Case Timeline
Application Date: Date not provided
Hearing Date: 2023-08-08
Order Issued: 2023-11-09
Termination Date: Not applicable
Eviction Deadline: Not applicable
Case Overview
Case Number: LTB-T-055567-22
Address: 310, 323 NIAGARA BOULEVARD, FORT ERIE ONTARIO L2A3H1
Form Used: Not applicable
Served By: Not applicable
Amount Awarded: $1,483.72
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Order for repayment of illegally retained deposit
RTA Sections: 13(1), 13(2), 105(1), 105(2), 106(1), 107(1), 134(1), 135(1), 135(2)
Parties Involved
Landlord: Bedford Living
Landlord Rep: Russell Preddie
Tenant: ALEXANDER DEMELO -MALLEY
Tenant Rep: Jennifer Priestley
Adjudicator: Not specified
Keywords: illegal deposit, rent deposit, tenancy agreement, application fee
Decision Summary
Landlord ordered to pay tenant $1,483.72 representing deposit, interest, and application fee.
Dispute Summary
Tenant submitted a rental application and deposit which was not returned after withdrawal of the application.
Landlord claimed the deposit was non-refundable, contrary to the Act.
Findings & Determinations
No landlord-tenant relationship was established.
Bonnie Hoy and Cheryl Carpenter are not considered landlords in this case.
Tenant proved illegal retention of deposit.
Summary Points
Tenant applied for repayment of a deposit retained by the landlord.
Landlord failed to return deposit after tenant withdrew application.
Order granted in favor of tenant for the return of deposit plus interest and fees.
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