Wray v Grimshaw

Landlord wins · Bradford · 2025-10-23

Adjudicator

Rachel Gibbons

Dispute

Substantial Interference

Notice

Substantial interference (N5)

Amount

<$5K

Landlord

K.W.

Tenant

D.G.

Landlord rep

Mark Stoute

What happened

The Landlord applied to terminate the tenancy because the Tenant substantially interfered with the Landlord's reasonable enjoyment and lawful rights. The Tenant allegedly shut off the power to the residential complex's furnace in February, causing temperatures to drop as low as 10 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, the Tenant barricaded the entrance, changed the locks without permission, and repeatedly refused the Landlord entry to inspect the furnace, despite the situation constituting an emergency.

The ruling

The LTB ordered the termination of the tenancy effective November 3, 2025, due to the Tenant's substantial interference with the Landlord's rights, specifically by cutting off heat and barricading the unit. The Tenant is ordered to pay the Landlord $186.00 for the application filing fee. If the Tenant does not vacate by the deadline, the Landlord may enforce the eviction through the Sheriff.