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LTB Order on Illegal Entry and Altered Locks

Tenant awarded damages for inconvenience caused by landlord actions

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: Date not provided

Hearing Date: 2022-11-21

Order Issued: 2023-08-31

Termination Date: Not applicable

Eviction Deadline: Not applicable

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-T-062238-22
Address: 5005, 197 YONGE ST, TORONTO ON M5B0C1
Form Used: Not applicable
Served By: Not applicable
Amount Awarded: $298.00
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Tenant application for illegal entry, altered locks, and harassment
RTA Sections: Section 31 of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Pearl Taitlbaum
Landlord Rep: Ali Golabgir
Tenant: Cody Edwards
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Alicia Johnson
Keywords: illegal entry, altered locks, harassment, rent abatement, key fob

⚖️ Decision summary

Tenant receives rent abatement for inconvenience caused by deactivated key fob.
Landlord to ensure continuous fob access, pay $298.00 by September 11, 2023.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Tenant alleges illegal entry, lock alteration, and harassment.
Landlord deactivated tenant's key fob, causing access issues for tenant's guest.

📑 Findings & determinations

Tenant's allegations partially upheld.
Landlord found responsible for altering locks but not for illegal entry or harassment.

💡 Summary points

Tenant awarded $298.00 for rent abatement and filing costs.
Landlord ordered to reactivate and maintain key fob access.
Landlord's actions of deactivating key fob and attempted lock change deemed inappropriate.
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