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LTB Order on Illegal Lock Change and Interference

Case LTB-T-074534-22

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: Date not provided

Hearing Date: January 31, 2023

Order Issued: September 26, 2023

Termination Date: November 25, 2022

Eviction Deadline: October 7, 2023

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-T-074534-22
Address: 4130 Millcroft park dr, Burlington ON L7M3V1
Form Used: Not specified
Served By: Not specified
Amount Awarded: $3,405.00
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Illegal lock change and interference with enjoyment
RTA Sections: Section 24, Section 22, Section 39

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Joseph Delvalle
Landlord Rep: Self Represented
Tenant: Trevor Allan Turnbull
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Emily Robb
Keywords: illegal eviction, lock change, reasonable enjoyment, general damages

⚖️ Decision summary

Tenant awarded $3,405.00 for illegal lock change and subsequent damages.
Landlord must pay by October 7, 2023, or face interest charges.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Tenant alleges landlord illegally changed locks and interfered with enjoyment of the unit.
Landlord claims tenant vacated after giving notice and was in arrears.

📑 Findings & determinations

Landlord breached section 24 by not providing new keys after changing locks.
Tenant did not vacate willingly; no eviction order was in place.

💡 Summary points

Landlord changed locks without providing new keys, breaching RTA section 24.
Tenant awarded damages for lockout, including general damages and out-of-pocket expenses.
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