Case Timeline
Application Date: Date not provided
Hearing Date: 2023-05-16
Order Issued: 2023-07-11
Termination Date: Not applicable
Eviction Deadline: Not applicable
Case Overview
Case Number: LTB-T-004324-23
Address: 2, 1781 Hwy 11 West, Hearst Ontario P0L1N0
Form Used: Not applicable
Served By: Not applicable
Amount Awarded: $1,803.00
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Tenant application for rent abatement due to maintenance issues
RTA Sections: s.20(1), s.29(1)
Parties Involved
Landlord: Karen Lachance
Landlord Rep: Self Represented
Tenant: Bruce Rosevear
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Peter Nicholson
Keywords: maintenance, sewage, rent abatement, health hazard
Decision Summary
Tenant awarded 85% rent abatement for affected period plus additional compensation for cleaning efforts.
Landlord to also cover the filing fee.
Dispute Summary
Tenant reported sewage accumulation under unit, causing health hazards.
Landlord responded but failed to identify and rectify the source promptly.
Findings & Determinations
Tenant has proven landlord breached maintenance obligations under s.20(1) of the Act.
Landlord's actions deemed insufficient to resolve the maintenance issues quickly.
Summary Points
Tenant awarded rent abatement due to landlord's failure to address sewage issues timely.
Total compensation awarded to tenant is $1,803.00.
Landlord took insufficient steps to correct maintenance issues.
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