📍 Oakville, Ontario
Tenant claimed Landlord issued N12 notice in bad faith.
Tenant vacated after receiving notice claiming Landlord's parent would move in.
Evidence showed Landlord's parent did not move in within a reasonable time.
Tenant established all requirements for a T5 application.
Landlord's use of the unit was temporary and occasional, not qualifying as residential occupation.
Tenant proved on a balance of probabilities that the notice of termination was given in bad faith.
Landlord's mother's use of the unit did not meet the residential occupation requirement.
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