Whyte v Muskoka Paint and Carpentry

Tenant wins · Mactier · 2025-11-07

Adjudicator

Kyle McGraw

Dispute

Maintenance

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

M.P.A.C., H.C.

Tenant

S.W.

Landlord rep

Kelly Draycott

What happened

The Tenant filed a T6 application alleging that the Landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations concerning mold, flooding, damaged floors, and a mice infestation. Several claims were dismissed because they occurred outside the one-year limitation period. The board focused on allegations of mold, lifting floors, and mice within the eligible timeframe.

The ruling

The Landlord was ordered to pay the Tenant $662.68, representing a 20% rent abatement for a mice infestation and the application filing fee. Claims regarding mold and flooring were dismissed for lack of evidence, and other claims were excluded due to the statutory limitation period.