Address: 115, 2225 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto Ontario M1K2M7
Form Used: N5
Served By: Not specified
Amount Awarded: $6,496.77
Decision In Favor: Landlord
Application Type: Eviction for substantial interference and damage, and claim for damages
RTA Sections: Section 69, s.89(1)
👥 Parties involved
Landlord: Merkur Properties
Landlord Rep: Geoff Paine
Tenant: Benyam Abebe
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Dana Wren
Keywords: eviction, damage, unattended candle, water damage, smoke detector
⚖️ Decision summary
Tenant to pay for damages and additional costs.
Total liability set at $6,496.77.
⚠️ Dispute summary
Tenant's actions led to significant water damage in the unit and surrounding areas.
Tenant covered smoke detector, exacerbating the situation.
📑 Findings & determinations
Tenant's negligence confirmed by evidence and testimonies.
Direct causation of damage by Tenant's actions established.
💡 Summary points
Tenant caused damage by negligence involving an unattended candle.
Tenant failed to appear at the hearing.
Landlord awarded costs for damages and application.
