Case Timeline
Application Date: Date not provided
Hearing Date: December 6, 2022
Order Issued: 2023-08-18
Termination Date: September 30, 2020
Eviction Deadline: Date not provided
Case Overview
Case Number: LTB-T-068879-22
Address: 27 Lenthall Avenue, Scarborough, ON M1B2C7
Form Used: N12
Served By: Landlord
Amount Awarded: $26,000.00
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Tenant application for determination of bad faith notice of termination
RTA Sections: s. 57(1)(a), s. 57(3), s. 57(5)
Parties Involved
Landlord: Shuja Syed
Landlord Rep: Self Represented
Tenant: Michael Zhestkov
Tenant Rep: Jeff Shabes
Adjudicator: Not specified
Keywords: bad faith, N12 notice, termination, rent abatement, fine, tenant expenses
Decision Summary
Tenant awarded $26,000 in rent abatement.
Landlord fined $10,000 by LTB.
Landlord to cover tenant's additional storage expenses.
Dispute Summary
Tenant alleges landlord issued termination notice in bad faith.
Evidence showed landlord re-rented unit at higher rate shortly after tenant vacated.
Findings & Determinations
Tenant proved landlord acted in bad faith in issuing N12 notice.
Tenant entitled to remedies under s.57(3) of the Residential Tenancies Act.
Summary Points
Tenant vacated after receiving N12 notice claiming landlord needed unit for his son.
Landlord re-rented unit shortly after tenant vacated.
Tenant awarded rent abatement and additional remedies.
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