Case Study

LTB Order on Tenant's Claim for Rent Abatement Due to Bedbugs

Case LTB-T-069413-22

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: Date not provided

Hearing Date: October 19, 2023

Order Issued: October 31, 2023

Termination Date: Not applicable

Eviction Deadline: Not applicable

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-T-069413-22

Address: 1106, 750 Morningside Avenue, Scarborough ON M1C3A1

Form Used: Not applicable

Served By: Not applicable

Amount Awarded: $867.84

Decision In Favor: Tenant

Application Type: Tenant application for rent abatement due to unaddressed maintenance issues (bedbugs)

RTA Sections: Section 20(1) - Landlord's maintenance obligations

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Metcap Living

Landlord Rep: Michelle Forrester

Tenant: Jacob Samsoonder

Tenant Rep: Self Represented

Adjudicator: Michael Di Salle

Keywords: rent abatement, maintenance obligations, bedbug infestation

⚖️ Decision summary

Landlord to pay Tenant $867.84, including costs for filing the application.
Payment due by November 11, 2023.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Tenant reported bedbug issue, claimed inadequate response from landlord.
Landlord argued timely and adequate response to pest control.

📑 Findings & determinations

Tenant's claim for rent abatement after May 27, 2019 not accepted.
Tenant awarded 50% rent abatement for 31 days due to initial delay in treatment.

💡 Summary points

Tenant experienced bedbug infestation.
Tenant sought rent abatement for 7 months.
Landlord provided evidence of pest control measures.

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