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LTB Order on Illegal Rent Retention

Case LTB-T-008862-23

Case Timeline

Application Date: January 17, 2023
Hearing Date: September 19, 2023
Order Issued: November 27, 2023
Termination Date: January 15, 2023
Eviction Deadline: Date not provided

Case Overview

Case Number: LTB-T-008862-23
Address: LOWER UNIT, 35 HOLLOWAY ST, BELLEVILLE ON K8P1N8
Form Used: Invalid text message notice
Served By: Tenant
Amount Awarded: $2,200.00
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Order determining illegal retention of money
RTA Sections: s. 135(1), s. 135(4), s. 88(1)(1), s. 88(4)

Parties Involved

Landlord: FRANK AKUJOBI
Landlord Rep: Self Represented
Tenant: CHRISTOPHER MILNE
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Not specified
Keywords: illegal retention, rent deposit, termination notice, ODSP

Decision Summary

Tenant's testimony found more credible regarding vacate date.
Landlord's retention of $2,200 found illegal; Tenant awarded half a month rent.

Dispute Summary

Tenant alleges landlord retained $600 from a rent payment and failed to use last month's rent deposit properly.
Landlord disputes the notice and vacate date provided by Tenant.

Findings & Determinations

Tenant's notice was invalid; required 60 days.
Landlord failed to mitigate losses by not re-renting the unit promptly.

Summary Points

Tenant claims illegal retention of rent and deposit.
Landlord returned partial rent after vacating.
Dispute over proper notice and vacate date.
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