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LTB Order on Illegal Rent Increase

Case LTB-T-010390-23

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: Date not provided

Hearing Date: August 10, 2023

Order Issued: October 6, 2023

Termination Date: October 17, 2023

Eviction Deadline: Not applicable

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-T-010390-23
Address: 1, 21A Bridge St., Carleton Pl ON K7C2V2
Form Used: N1 Notice
Served By: Not properly served
Amount Awarded: $53.00
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Illegal rent increase
RTA Sections: Section 120(1) - Rent increase guideline, Section 116(1) - Notice requirement for rent increase

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Jeffrey Prince
Landlord Rep: Self Represented
Tenant: Peter Sullivan
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Robert Brown
Keywords: illegal rent increase, rent guideline, notice requirement, compensation

⚖️ Decision summary

Landlord ordered to pay Tenant $53.00 by October 17, 2023.
Interest to accrue if payment not made by the deadline.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Tenant alleges landlord increased rent illegally.
Landlord did not attend hearing; Tenant provided all evidence.

📑 Findings & determinations

Rent increase was illegal due to lack of proper notice and exceeding guideline amount.
Tenant awarded costs of filing the application.

💡 Summary points

Landlord illegally increased rent without proper notice and above guideline.
Tenant awarded filing fee as compensation.
Landlord must pay by October 17, 2023, or face interest charges.
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