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LTB Order on Illegal Retention of Deposits

Case LTB-T-061544-22

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: Date not provided

Hearing Date: April 17, 2023

Order Issued: April 25, 2023

Termination Date: December 31, 2020

Eviction Deadline: Not applicable

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-T-061544-22
Address: 513 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto Ontario M5R2Z6
Form Used: Not applicable
Served By: Not applicable
Amount Awarded: $2,332.20
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Application for illegal retention of deposits and fees
RTA Sections: Section 106 (6), Section 105(1), Subsection 134(1) and (3), Ontario Regulations 516/06 section 17 (3)

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Christine Carr
Landlord Rep: John Spratley
Tenant: Adam Kendall, Claire Kendall, Hayden McGreal, Katharine Myler
Tenant Rep: Martha Kendal
Adjudicator: Sandra Macchione
Keywords: illegal deposit, key deposit, interest on deposit, application fee

⚖️ Decision summary

Landlord ordered to pay $2,332.20 by May 6, 2023.
Interest accrues from May 7, 2023 if payment is not made.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Tenants claimed illegal retention of deposits and non-payment of interest.
Landlord collected unauthorized garbage and key deposits.

📑 Findings & determinations

Landlord unlawfully collected and retained money.
Landlord owes $79.20 in unpaid interest, $2,000.00 for illegal garbage deposit, $200.00 for key deposit, and $53.00 for application fee.

💡 Summary points

Landlord unlawfully retained deposits and did not pay required interest.
Tenants awarded total of $2,332.20 including costs.
Landlord must pay by May 6, 2023 or incur interest.
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