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LTB Order for Unpaid Rent and Damages - Bhutia v Rafique

Comprehensive ruling on unpaid rent, damages, and utilities

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: Date not provided

Hearing Date: May 18, 2023

Order Issued: June 22, 2023

Termination Date: March 18, 2022

Eviction Deadline: July 3, 2023

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-L-032198-22
Address: 15 Geranium Crescent, Brampton, ON L6Y 1N8
Form Used: Application and Notice of Hearing
Served By: Skip tracer to new address, accepted on behalf by an individual
Amount Awarded: $24,633.74
Decision In Favor: Landlord
Application Type: Order for payment of unpaid rent, compensation for damages, and utility expenses
RTA Sections: Section 87, Section 88.2, Section 89, Subsection 191(1.0.1)

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Rinchen Bhutia
Landlord Rep: Jorge Steinmetz
Tenant: Mohammed Rafique, Nunu Aslam, Feel At Home Relocators Ltd.
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Jagger Benham
Keywords: unpaid rent, property damage, utility expenses, eviction

⚖️ Decision summary

Landlord's claims substantiated on balance of probabilities.
Total compensation awarded: $24,633.74.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Landlord claims for unpaid rent, damages to property, and unpaid utility bills.
Tenants did not attend the hearing despite being served.

📑 Findings & determinations

Amendment to include all tenants in the application approved.
Tenants owe $2,100 in unpaid rent, $17,149.30 for damages, $5,183.44 for utilities, and $201 for application costs.

💡 Summary points

Landlord awarded compensation for unpaid rent, damages, and unpaid utilities.
Tenants absent from hearing; order proceeded with landlord's evidence.
Total amount due by July 3, 2023; interest to accrue if unpaid.
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