TBDSSAB - Housing Programs v Cook

Landlord wins · Thunder Bay · 2025-04-23

Adjudicator

Laura Hartslief

Dispute

Damage to Property, Substantial Interference

Notice

Notice of Termination for Damages

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

T.H.P.

Tenant

J.C., M.W.

Landlord rep

Jennifer Fenton, Jamie Petrin

What happened

The Landlord, a social housing provider, applied to evict the Tenants for willfully causing extensive and severe damage to the rental unit. The Tenants did not attend the hearing. The Landlord presented extensive photographic evidence showing widespread destruction, including large holes in walls, destroyed doors, a ripped-out thermostat, and a dismantled fire safety system. The evidence showed the damage continued and worsened even after the notice of termination was served.

The ruling

The tenancy is terminated, and the Tenants must vacate the rental unit by May 4, 2025. An eviction order is granted, enforceable by the Sheriff starting May 5, 2025. The Tenants are ordered to pay the Landlord $186.00 for the application filing fee. Relief from eviction was denied due to the severe, willful, and ongoing nature of the property damage.