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LTB Order on Substantial Interference - Daicos v Paha Saru Ltd.

Case LTB-T-006958-23

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: January 22, 2023

Hearing Date: June 14, 2023

Order Issued: August 10, 2023

Termination Date: December 16, 2022

Eviction Deadline: Not applicable

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-T-006958-23
Address: 1605, 2060 Lakeshore Road, Burlington ON L7R0A4
Form Used: Not applicable
Served By: Not applicable
Amount Awarded: $2,268.48
Decision In Favor: Tenants
Application Type: Order for rent abatement due to substantial interference
RTA Sections: Section 29(2)

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Paha Saru Ltd.
Landlord Rep: Not represented
Tenant: Steven Daicos, Angelina Nesci
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Not provided
Keywords: rent abatement, substantial interference, cosmetic renovations, unauthorized entry

⚖️ Decision summary

Landlord's entries for renovations were deemed unnecessary and excessive.
Unauthorized unit showing further substantiated tenant's claims.
Award granted based on substantial interference with tenants' enjoyment of the unit.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Tenants reported excessive and unnecessary entries for renovations.
Complaints included noise, toxic smells, and disruption of child's nap times.
Landlord failed to minimize disruption despite being informed of child's needs.

📑 Findings & determinations

Tenants proved their case on a balance of probabilities.
Landlord ordered to pay tenants $2,268.48 in rent abatement.

💡 Summary points

Tenants applied for rent abatement claiming substantial interference by landlord.
Landlord made multiple entries for non-essential renovations.
Landlord's actions included unauthorized showing of the unit.
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