📍 Waterloo, Ontario
Landlord requested a review of a previous order due to non-attendance caused by late notice.
Tenants changed the lock without landlord's permission, claiming necessity due to a malfunction.
Landlord awarded costs for changing locks and filing the application.
Review granted, previous order canceled.
Tenants to pay landlord for the costs incurred due to unauthorized lock change.
Landlord's claim for costs associated with changing locks is justified.
Tenants to compensate landlord, with additional costs for application.
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