Request to review previous order granted.
Original compensation for illegal entries reduced.
Total compensation owed by the landlord set at $4,998.00.
⚠️ Dispute summary
Tenant alleges landlord entered the rental unit illegally and changed locks without providing new keys.
Landlord argued the Residential Tenancies Act did not apply as they moved into the rental unit after the tenancy commenced.
📑 Findings & determinations
Landlord did not reside in the home at the time the tenant moved in.
The Act applies despite the landlord's claim.
Reduced the compensation for illegal entries while maintaining compensation for illegal eviction and disposed property.
💡 Summary points
Review of order issued on January 9, 2023, concerning illegal entries and eviction.
Amount awarded for illegal entries reduced from $2,000.00 to $1,000.00.
Total amount owed by the landlord adjusted to $4,998.00.
