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LTB Order on Rent Reduction Due to Service Discontinuance

Case LTB-T-073598-22

Case Timeline

Application Date: October 23, 2019
Hearing Date: October 11, 2023
Order Issued: 2023-11-02
Termination Date: Not applicable
Eviction Deadline: Not applicable

Case Overview

Case Number: LTB-T-073598-22
Address: 2ND FLR, RM S 423 OSSINGTON AVENUE TORONTO ON M6J3A6
Form Used: Not applicable
Served By: Not applicable
Amount Awarded: $3,595.17
Decision In Favor: Tenants
Application Type: Application for a reduction of rent due to reduction or discontinuance of services
RTA Sections: Section 2(1) - Definition of services

Parties Involved

Landlord: PIT LING WONG
Landlord Rep: Jeremy Lui
Tenant: CHIEH TANG, PIN HSIAO
Tenant Rep: Dan McIntyre
Adjudicator: Not specified
Keywords: rent reduction, discontinuance of services, common area cleaning, garbage collection

Decision Summary

Board found in favor of tenants, acknowledging discontinuance of services.
Landlord to pay tenants for rent rebate and application costs.

Dispute Summary

Tenants claimed landlord reduced and then stopped cleaning and garbage collection services.
Landlord argued services were for short-term guests and not guaranteed to long-term tenants.

Findings & Determinations

Tenants proved reduction in services on a balance of probabilities.
Rent reduced by $61.86 starting February 1, 2019.

Summary Points

Tenants applied for rent reduction due to reduced cleaning and garbage collection services.
Landlord ceased providing these services after stopping short-term rentals.
Tenants awarded $3,595.17 for rent rebate and costs.
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