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LTB Order on Tenant's Claim for Rent Abatement Due to Bedbugs

Case LTB-T-069413-22

Case Timeline

Application Date: Date not provided
Hearing Date: October 19, 2023
Order Issued: October 31, 2023
Termination Date: Not applicable
Eviction Deadline: Not applicable

Case Overview

Case Number: LTB-T-069413-22
Address: 1106, 750 Morningside Avenue, Scarborough ON M1C3A1
Form Used: Not applicable
Served By: Not applicable
Amount Awarded: $867.84
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Tenant application for rent abatement due to unaddressed maintenance issues (bedbugs)
RTA Sections: Section 20(1) - Landlord's maintenance obligations

Parties Involved

Landlord: Metcap Living
Landlord Rep: Michelle Forrester
Tenant: Jacob Samsoonder
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Michael Di Salle
Keywords: rent abatement, maintenance obligations, bedbug infestation

Decision Summary

Landlord to pay Tenant $867.84, including costs for filing the application.
Payment due by November 11, 2023.

Dispute Summary

Tenant reported bedbug issue, claimed inadequate response from landlord.
Landlord argued timely and adequate response to pest control.

Findings & Determinations

Tenant's claim for rent abatement after May 27, 2019 not accepted.
Tenant awarded 50% rent abatement for 31 days due to initial delay in treatment.

Summary Points

Tenant experienced bedbug infestation.
Tenant sought rent abatement for 7 months.
Landlord provided evidence of pest control measures.
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