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LTB Order on Unauthorized Lock Change

Review and Compensation for Unauthorized Lock Change

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: Date not provided

Hearing Date: April 12, 2023

Order Issued: May 5, 2023

Termination Date: June 5, 2023

Eviction Deadline: June 5, 2023

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-L-061820-22-RV
Address: 700 KAIRSFELD ROAD, WATERLOO ONTARIO N2T2W4
Form Used: Not specified
Served By: Not specified
Amount Awarded: $550.00
Decision In Favor: Landlord
Application Type: Review of previous order regarding unauthorized change of locks
RTA Sections: Section 209(2)

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: NATALIE LEITZMANN
Landlord Rep: Timothy Ellis
Tenant: CHUMEI (CHUCK) CHEN, WANSU (MIRIAM) MAO
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Amanda Kovats
Keywords: lock change, unauthorized alteration, review order, out-of-pocket expenses

⚖️ Decision summary

Landlord's claim for costs associated with changing locks is justified.
Tenants to compensate landlord, with additional costs for application.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Initial application dismissed as abandoned, reviewed upon landlord's request.
Dispute centers on tenants changing locks without notifying or obtaining consent from the landlord.

📑 Findings & determinations

Review granted, previous order canceled.
Tenants to pay landlord for the costs incurred due to unauthorized lock change.

💡 Summary points

Landlord requested a review of a previous order due to non-attendance caused by late notice.
Tenants changed the lock without landlord's permission, claiming necessity due to a malfunction.
Landlord awarded costs for changing locks and filing the application.
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