📍 Newmarket, Ontario
Landlord served an N12 notice claiming need for personal use.
Rental unit was instead used as an AirBnB.
Landlord failed to prove notice was not served in bad faith.
Landlord did not move into the unit as claimed.
Tenant entitled to compensation for increased rent and moving expenses.
Tenant awarded $12,560.30 in total.
Includes compensation for rent difference, moving expenses, and general damages.
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