Wang v Hawken

Landlord wins · Guelph · 2026-01-06

Adjudicator

Mark Melchers

Dispute

Illegal Act, Maintenance, Serious Impairment of Safety, Substantial Interference, Vital Services

Notice

Substantial interference (N5), Serious impairment of safety (N7)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

X.A.S.W., H.W.

Tenant

P.H.

Landlord rep

Barrington Lue Sang

What happened

The Landlords applied to terminate the tenancy because the Tenant repeatedly turned off the furnace for the entire residential complex, claiming the air was poisonous and he was being 'zapped' by radiation. This conduct deprived upstairs tenants of heat during winter and spring, eventually causing them to vacate. The Tenant filed a cross-application alleging the Landlords were withholding vital services and harassing him. The Landlords also claimed for utility arrears and damages to the electrical system.

The ruling

The tenancy is terminated effective January 31, 2026. The Tenant is ordered to pay $3,132.69 to the Landlords, which includes compensation for use and occupation, utility arrears, and the filing fee, less the rent deposit and interest. The Tenant's application for harassment and withholding of services was dismissed.