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LTB Order on Illegal Deposit and Maintenance Costs

Case LTB-T-004204-23

Case Timeline

Application Date: September 30, 2022
Hearing Date: May 17, 2023
Order Issued: October 3, 2023
Termination Date: Not applicable
Eviction Deadline: Not applicable

Case Overview

Case Number: LTB-T-004204-23
Address: 23 Garibaldi Drive, Barrie ON L4N8C3
Form Used: Not applicable
Served By: Not applicable
Amount Awarded: $753.00
Decision In Favor: Tenants
Application Type: Order for payment of illegally collected or retained money
RTA Sections: Section 105(1), Section 106(2), Section 134(1)(a), Section 17 of O.Reg 516/06, Section 20(1), Subsection 135(4)

Parties Involved

Landlord: Taljinder S Giddhe
Landlord Rep: Self Represented
Tenant: Marquis L Tremblay, Theresa M Tremblay
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Not specified
Keywords: security deposit, illegal collection, maintenance issue, utilities payment

Decision Summary

Landlord to pay $753.00 by October 14, 2023.
Interest of 7.00% annually if not paid by due date.

Dispute Summary

Dispute over illegal collection of a $500.00 security deposit.
Dispute over landlord's responsibility for maintenance costs and utility payments.

Findings & Determinations

Deposit treated as illegal under RTA sections.
Landlord's deduction of $200.00 for maintenance deemed void.

Summary Points

Landlord ordered to return $500.00 collected as illegal security deposit.
Landlord must also pay $200.00 withheld for maintenance, plus $53.00 application fee.
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