Thanikasalan v Uruthiralingam

Tenant wins · Markham · 2025-07-03

Adjudicator

Dawn Carr

Dispute

Maintenance, Substantial Interference, Tenant Rights

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

A.U.

Tenant

J.T.

What happened

The Tenant filed applications (T2 and T6) against the Landlord alleging illegal entry, interference with vital services, failure to maintain the unit, and substantial interference with reasonable enjoyment. The Tenant specifically cited issues arising from renovations in the upper unit, including dust and debris entering his rental unit, and a missing window screen that allegedly allowed pests to enter. The Landlord disputed the claims, asserting that renovations were necessary and that some issues raised by the Tenant were outside the legal limitation period.

The ruling

The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenant a total of $123.00 by July 14, 2025. This amount includes a $75.00 rent abatement for the substantial interference caused by renovation dust and debris, plus the $48.00 application filing fee. All other claims for illegal entry, vital services, and maintenance were dismissed due to lack of proof or limitation period issues.