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LTB Order on Illegal Lockout and Damages - Bonnie Lee v. Meril Sokoluik

Case LTB-T-067016-22

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: Date not provided

Hearing Date: January 18, 2023

Order Issued: September 27, 2023

Termination Date: April 30, 2023

Eviction Deadline: Date not provided

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-T-067016-22
Address: 794 20TH ST W, OWEN SOUND ON N4K4E2
Form Used: Not an N11 or N9
Served By: Landlord verbally under duress
Amount Awarded: $1,985.00
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Tenant application against landlord for illegal lockout and damages
RTA Sections: Section 39, Section 24

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Meril Sokoluik
Landlord Rep: Self Represented
Tenant: Bonnie Lee
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Emily Robb
Keywords: illegal lockout, damages, unlawful eviction, property damage

⚖️ Decision summary

Tenant awarded $1,985 based on proven damages and cost of belongings.
Landlord must pay by October 8, 2023, or face additional interest charges.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Tenant alleges landlord illegally locked her out and damaged or disposed of her property.

📑 Findings & determinations

Landlord illegally changed locks without providing keys.
Tenant entitled to damages for belongings but not for undocumented high-value items.

💡 Summary points

Tenant awarded $1,985 for illegal lockout and damages to belongings.
Landlord changed locks and moved tenant's belongings without proper eviction order.
Hearing proceeded in absence of the landlord.
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