Luo v Makvandia
Last updated: October 12, 2026
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Citation: Luo v Makvandia, 2026 ONLTB 39319, LTB-T-024972-26
File Number: LTB-T-024972-26
Timeline
Tenancy End Date
Jan 2026
Hearing Date
May 2026
Order Date
Jun 8, 2026
Decision
The Tenant's application for illegal collection of money is granted up to the LTB's monetary jurisdiction limit. The Landlord must pay the Tenant $50,000.00 for excess rent, deposits, interest, and filing fees.
Dispute
The Tenant applied for an order determining that the Landlord collected or retained money illegally, specifically regarding excess prepaid rent, a key deposit, and the last month's rent deposit.
Determinations
- The Tenant proved the allegations contained in the application on a balance of probabilities.
- The Landlord collected rent in excess of the amount allowed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
- The parties agreed to an early termination of the tenancy on January 31, 2026.
- The Landlord illegally retained the key deposit and the last month's rent deposit, and failed to pay interest on the rent deposit.
Landlord's Arguments
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Tenant's Arguments
Actions and Evidence
Tenant paid prepaid rent and deposits, moved out at the end of January 2026 pursuant to a mutual agreement, and sought recovery of illegally retained funds.
Considerations
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