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LTB Order on Failure to Meet Maintenance Obligations

Case LTB-T-044581-22

Case Timeline

Application Date: March 4, 2022
Hearing Date: July 12, 2023
Order Issued: September 25, 2023
Termination Date: Not applicable
Eviction Deadline: Not applicable

Case Overview

Case Number: LTB-T-044581-22
Address: 107, 1220 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton, Ontario L9A5G1
Form Used: Not applicable
Served By: Not specified
Amount Awarded: $232.22
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Failure to meet maintenance obligations
RTA Sections: Section 20 (1)

Parties Involved

Landlord: DMS
Landlord Rep: Self Represented
Tenant: Hosniya Sheirahmad, Farid Sheirahmad
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Emily Robb
Keywords: maintenance obligations, closet door repair, rent abatement, non-pecuniary damages

Decision Summary

Landlord ordered to repair closet door by October 15, 2023.
Landlord to pay tenant $232.22 by October 6, 2023.

Dispute Summary

Tenant reported closet door issue in December 2020.
Landlord failed to repair despite multiple requests.
Tenant sought rent abatement and damages for inconvenience.

Findings & Determinations

Landlord in breach of maintenance obligations.
Rent abatement awarded at 3% per month from March 2021 to July 2023.
No award for non-pecuniary damages.

Summary Points

Tenant applied for order due to landlord's failure to maintain closet door.
Landlord did not attend the hearing.
Tenant awarded rent abatement and costs for application filing.
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