Blustein and Sankiewicz v Lachapelle

Last updated: July 26, 2024

Order

Ordered by Marie-France Pelletier,Tribunals Ontario  under Section 69, Residential Tenancies Act 2006

Order Date: December 23, 2021
*** Queen Street E, Toronto, ON M4E 1C9
Contested Dispute

Decision in favor of

Landlord

Ordered Amount

$5,200

to Landlord

Dispute Categories

Notices Sent

Persistent late payment (N8)
ContentionHigh

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Citation: Blustein and Sankiewicz v Lachapelle, 2021 CanLII 149806

File Number: TSL-22770-21-HR

Timeline

Hearing Date

Sep 2021

3 months

Order Date

Dec 23, 2021

1 months

Tenancy End Date

Jan 2022

Decision

The tenancy is terminated effective January 31, 2022. The Tenant must vacate the unit by that date and pay the Landlord $5,200.25, which includes compensation for use of the unit, the application fee, and interest on the rent deposit. If the Tenant does not pay the full amount by January 31, 2022, interest will accrue on the outstanding balance.

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Dispute

Landlord applied for an order to terminate the tenancy and evict Tenant due to persistent late payment of rent. The Landlord served a valid N8 Notice, alleging the Tenant had been persistently late in paying rent for 15 consecutive months.

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Determinations

  • Landlord served valid N8 Notice
  • Tenant in possession on application date
  • Lawful monthly rent is $1,865.68
  • Landlord holds $1,800 rent deposit
  • Tenant owes interest on rent deposit
  • Tenant has persistently paid rent late
  • Tenant unable to confirm ability to pay rent on time
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Landlord's Arguments

Tenant's Arguments

Arguments

Tenant asked for a review of the Interim Order requiring her to pay rent on time, thinking she would be able to explain when she could start paying on time.

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Actions and Evidence

Tenant has been persistently late in paying rent, citing financial pressures due to the pandemic and caring for three young children. Tenant thought she could choose when to pay rent even after a Board order.

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Financial Details

Lawful Rent

$1,866

Application Fee

$186

Rent Deposit

$1,800

Damages

$5,014

Ordered Amount

$5,200 (to Landlord)

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