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LTB Order on Illegal Rent Retention and Harassment

Case Analysis and Decision

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: Date not provided

Hearing Date: September 15, 2023

Order Issued: 2023-10-05

Termination Date: March 16, 2021

Eviction Deadline: Date not provided

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: 2023 ONLTB 64568
Address: 122 Room 1, 326 Major Mackenzie Drive, Richmond Hill Ontario L4C2B7
Form Used: Not specified
Served By: Not specified
Amount Awarded: Not specified
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Order determining illegal money retention and harassment by landlord
RTA Sections: Section 5(i), Section 23, Section 24, Section 135

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Dianne Ballam
Landlord Rep: Self Represented
Tenant: Omar Ali
Tenant Rep: Chris Surowiak
Adjudicator: Not specified
Keywords: illegal entry, lock out, harassment, rent deposit, tenant rights

⚖️ Decision summary

Tenant's testimony found persuasive; landlord did not provide contradicting evidence.
Tenant's claims regarding illegal actions by landlord upheld.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Tenant alleges illegal lockout and retention of rent deposit.
Landlord argues lack of jurisdiction, unproven.

📑 Findings & determinations

Board has jurisdiction.
Landlord illegally locked out tenant and interfered with tenancy.

💡 Summary points

Tenant applied for orders against landlord for illegal money retention and harassment.
Landlord failed to attend multiple hearings.
Tenant awarded claims due to uncontradicted testimony and lack of landlord's evidence.
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