📍 Thunder Bay, Ontario
Tenant alleges locks were changed without replacement keys provided.
Landlord claims tenancy was terminated due to contract frustration after a fire.
Tenant barred from community housing due to a deductible charged for fire damages.
All allegations considered timely as they occurred less than one year before the application.
Fire was an unforeseeable event not the fault of either party, potentially justifying contract frustration.
Board reviewed evidence of lock change and tenancy termination.
Consideration of whether contract frustration applies is pending.
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