Watters v Robinson
Landlord wins · Kemptville · 2024-12-05
- Adjudicator
- Sheena Brar
- Dispute
- Harassment, Maintenance, Substantial Interference
- Notice
- Non-payment of rent (N4), Personal use (N12)
- Amount
- >$20K
- Landlord
- S.R.
- Tenant
- P.W., D.W.
- Landlord rep
- A. Alzameli
- Tenant rep
- F. Dobri
What happened
The Tenants applied for an order determining that the Landlord substantially interfered with their reasonable enjoyment of the rental unit, harassed them, and failed to meet the Landlord's maintenance obligations. The Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants because the Landlord in good faith requires possession of the rental unit for the purpose of residential occupation for at least one year. The Landlord also claimed compensation for each day the Tenants remained in the unit after the termination date and for the Tenants' failure to pay utility costs.
The ruling
The Landlord's L2 application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants for the Landlord's own use is granted, with a 6-month delay in the eviction to allow the Tenants to find alternative accommodation. The Tenants' T2 application alleging substantial interference and harassment is dismissed. The Tenants' T6 application regarding maintenance issues is partially granted, with the Landlord ordered to pay a rent abatement of $2,400 and complete certain outstanding repairs by January 15, 2025.