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LTB Order on Rental Deposit and Compensation

Tenant Alyssa Wakeling vs Landlords Melissa Woodrow and David Chaulk

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: December 21, 2022

Hearing Date: November 1, 2023

Order Issued: December 4, 2023

Termination Date: Not applicable

Eviction Deadline: Not applicable

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-T-010752-23
Address: 68 Townline Road, Orangeville Ontario L9W1V6
Form Used: Not specified
Served By: Not specified
Amount Awarded: $303.00
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Application for return of a rental deposit and compensation
RTA Sections: Section 107(1) - Rent deposit, prospective tenant, Section 135(4) - Application filing requirements

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Melissa Woodrow (also known as Melissa Chaulk), David Chaulk
Landlord Rep: Self Represented
Tenant: Alyssa Wakeling
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Not specified
Keywords: rental deposit, vacant possession, compensation, application fee

⚖️ Decision summary

Tenant is awarded a total of $303.00.
Landlords must pay by December 15, 2023, or owe interest.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Tenant Alyssa Wakeling entered into a lease agreement with Landlords Melissa Woodrow and David Chaulk.
Tenant paid a $1,000.00 deposit but was unable to move in on agreed dates due to ongoing repairs.
Tenant requested return of deposit after repeated delays.

📑 Findings & determinations

Tenant proved allegations on balance of probabilities.
Landlords must compensate the Tenant in the amount of $250.00 plus the $53.00 application fee.

💡 Summary points

Tenant applied for return of rental deposit and compensation due to failure to provide vacant possession.
Landlords did not attend the hearing.
Tenant awarded $250.00 for balance of deposit and $53.00 for application fee.
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