Case Timeline
Application Date: March 3, 2022
Hearing Date: January 11, 2023
Order Issued: January 17, 2023
Termination Date: May 31, 2022
Eviction Deadline: May 31, 2022
Case Overview
Case Number: LTB-L-041003-22
Address: 115, 2225 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto Ontario M1K2M7
Form Used: N5
Served By: Not specified
Amount Awarded: $6,496.77
Decision In Favor: Landlord
Application Type: Eviction for substantial interference and damage, and claim for damages
RTA Sections: Section 69, s.89(1)
Parties Involved
Landlord: Merkur Properties
Landlord Rep: Geoff Paine
Tenant: Benyam Abebe
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Dana Wren
Keywords: eviction, damage, unattended candle, water damage, smoke detector
Decision Summary
Tenant to pay for damages and additional costs.
Total liability set at $6,496.77.
Dispute Summary
Tenant's actions led to significant water damage in the unit and surrounding areas.
Tenant covered smoke detector, exacerbating the situation.
Findings & Determinations
Tenant's negligence confirmed by evidence and testimonies.
Direct causation of damage by Tenant's actions established.
Summary Points
Tenant caused damage by negligence involving an unattended candle.
Tenant failed to appear at the hearing.
Landlord awarded costs for damages and application.
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