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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

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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