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Brenda Mercer

Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) Adjudicator Past Decisions

Overview

Total Orders

432

Orders since 2024

428

Eviction Relief Granted to Tenant since 2024

88

Landlord's Notice Found Invalid since 2024

13

Hearing to Order
14days
Order to Termination
11days

Order Outcomes
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Contested disputes are those where both parties were present at the hearing

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Landlord Wins
30 orders60%
Tenant Wins
30 orders30%
Agreement
30 orders10%

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Eviction Relief Granted to Tenant 88 Orders since 2024
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Frey v Rideout and Brethour

Reason for Relief

Tenants' repayment plan is reasonable based on their limited income and circumstances.

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Lanlord's Notice Found Invalid 13 Orders since 2024
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Benedek v Hanna

Decision Summary

The Landlord is ordered to pay the Tenants $10,048.00 by November 2, 2025. This includes $10,000.00 in general compensation for a bad faith eviction and $48.00 for the filing fee. The Board found the Landlord acted in bad faith by advertising the unit for higher rent shortly after the tenants were forced out for 'personal use'.

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Contested Dispute by Category
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    • Maintenance Issues17

      Landlord Win Rate: 52.94%

    • Bad Faith Eviction15

      Landlord Win Rate: 53.33%

    • Tenant Rights15

      Landlord Win Rate: 53.33%

    • Harassment14

      Landlord Win Rate: 42.86%

    • Property Damage11

      Landlord Win Rate: 63.64%

    • Safety Concerns10

      Landlord Win Rate: 60%

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    Latest Orders

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    Wallace v Pokno

    Uncontested Dispute
    Tenant Wins
    May 29, 2026
    SAULT STE. MARIE

    The Landlord's application for non-payment of rent was dismissed because the Landlord failed to attend the hearing.

    ContentionLow
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    Desjardins v Jackson

    Contested Dispute
    Landlord Wins
    May 29, 2026
    PENETANGUISHENE

    The Tenant's application alleging bad faith eviction was dismissed because the Landlord demonstrated that a delay in occupying the unit was caused by unforeseen structural and zoning issues.

    Testimony Contested
    ContentionLow
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    Ahluwalia v Metz

    Contested Dispute
    Agreement
    May 29, 2026
    MARKHAM

    The Landlord's application for eviction due to safety concerns was dismissed, but the Board granted the Tenant's request to terminate the tenancy.

    Testimony Contested
    ContentionModerate
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    Kopecky v Hatton

    Uncontested Dispute
    Tenant Wins
    May 29, 2026
    Windsor

    The Landlord's application for termination and eviction was dismissed because the Landlord failed to attend the hearing.

    ContentionLow
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    Daley-Guillen v v** Vugt

    Contested Dispute
    Tenant Wins
    May 29, 2026
    Toronto

    The Landlord was found to have acted in bad faith by serving an N12 notice and failing to occupy the unit, resulting in a compensation order for the Tenant.

    Landlord Aggravating Factor
    Landlord Sent Invalid Notice
    ContentionLow
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    METCAP LIVING MANAGEMENT INC. v Hijazi and Yaktin

    Uncontested Dispute
    Landlord Wins
    May 29, 2026
    OTTAWA

    The Landlord was granted an order to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant for non-payment of rent.

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