Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
Brenda Mercer
MemberLandlord and Tenant BoardOntarioBeta
Rulings, compared with the board
1.60× the board's rate against tenantsDecided against tenants more often than the board does on comparable applications — 1.60× the board's rate (95% interval 1.49–1.71), across 309 contested orders.
Orders are grouped by who applied and what they applied for, and this member’s record is compared with the board’s on that same mix. Withdrawn, settled and non-attendance dismissals are excluded. It measures how these decisions differ from the board’s on cases of the same type.
Dismissals, compared with the board
Bars tenants and landlords about as oftenDismissed tenants' and landlords' applications as not proved, out of jurisdiction or barred on procedure at rates that do not differ once the kind of application is accounted for, across 26 such dismissals of tenants' applications and 14 of landlords'.
Counts only dismissals the member ruled on — not proved, outside the board’s jurisdiction, or barred on procedure. Applications withdrawn, settled or dismissed because nobody attended are excluded, as they are above. The two sides are compared on this member’s own docket, against the board’s rate on the same kinds of application. It does not measure whether any decision was right.
Orders
Showing 51–100 of 373- Decision against tenantJune 4, 2026$16 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and collect rent arrears was granted. The Tenant was ordered to pay the outstanding arrears and the application filing fee or vacate the rental unit.
- Deposit returned · $16
- Arrears · $5,816 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJune 3, 2026$2,350 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal terminated the tenancy for non-payment of rent and ordered the tenants to pay outstanding arrears, daily compensation, and the application filing fee, less the deposit and interest.
- Deposit returned · $2,350
- Deposit returned · $27
- Arrears · $10,945 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the unit starting May 21, 2026 until the tenant moves out · $77 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJune 3, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to evict the tenant for non-payment of rent. The tribunal granted relief from eviction conditional on the tenant paying rent arrears and the application filing fee under a structured repayment plan.
- Arrears · $5,308 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJune 3, 2026$2,913 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted. The tenancy is terminated for non-payment of rent unless the tenant pays the required amount to void the order, and the tenant was ordered to pay outstanding rent arrears and application costs.
- Deposit returned · $2,913
- Deposit returned · $99
- Arrears · $10,868 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJune 1, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tenant's application alleging that the landlord gave a notice of termination in bad faith was dismissed. The tribunal found that the landlord's son moved into the rental unit within a reasonable time and resided there until experiencing a change in circumstances.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed because the Tenant failed to prove the allegations of bad faith on a balance of probabilities. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJune 1, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated and required the tenant to pay outstanding rent arrears and application fees to avoid eviction.
- Arrears · $3,468 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use of the unit starting May 21, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $20 · to the landlord
LTB-L-022261-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardBluevale Capital c/o Extreme Property Management Inc.Read the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantJune 1, 2026$2,049 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal terminated the tenancy due to rent arrears and ordered the tenant to pay the outstanding balance and daily compensation to prevent eviction.
- Deposit returned · $2,049
- Deposit returned · $17
- Arrears · $14,077 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for ongoing use of the unit starting May 21, 2026 · $67 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 1, 2026
- Bad faith eviction
The tenant applied for an order determining that the landlord gave a notice of termination in bad faith. Because the tenant did not attend the hearing, the tribunal dismissed the application as abandoned.
- The tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 1, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was dismissed after neither party attended the hearing.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed due to non-attendance.
- Findings both waysMay 29, 2026$119 Deposit returned
- Tenant agreed termination
- Rent deposit disputes
- Substantial interference
- Safety concerns
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for impaired safety was not established. However, the tribunal granted the tenant's request to terminate the tenancy and ordered the landlord to pay the tenant accrued interest on the rent deposit.
- Deposit returned · $119
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 29, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's eviction application for non-payment of rent was dismissed as abandoned after neither party attended the hearing.
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMay 29, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal dismissed the tenant's bad faith eviction application. It found the landlord did not act in bad faith, as significant unforeseen municipal rezoning and repair issues delayed his move-in.
- The tenant's application alleging bad faith eviction is dismissed because the claim was not proved. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 29, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to evict the tenant and collect rent arrears was dismissed because the landlord failed to attend the hearing.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- Decision against tenantMay 29, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated and evicted the tenants for non-payment of rent unless they pay the arrears to void the order. The tenants were also ordered to pay the landlord outstanding rent arrears and application costs.
- Arrears · $8,071 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordMay 29, 2026$12,000 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal found that the landlord served an N12 notice of termination in bad faith, as the landlord never occupied the unit and instead listed the property for sale. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenant $20,112.96 in compensation, rent differential, and application filing costs.
- Damages · $8,065
- Damages · $12,000
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMay 28, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tenant's application alleging a bad faith eviction was dismissed after the tribunal found the landlord's son moved into the unit as intended.
- The tenant's application for bad faith termination is dismissed as the claim was not proven. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 28, 2026
- Illegal act
The tribunal terminated the tenancy and ordered the tenant's eviction after finding that the tenant permitted unauthorized persons to access the building garage to commit theft. The tenant was also ordered to reimburse the landlord's application filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMay 28, 2026
- Property damage
The landlord withdrew their application for termination and damages, and the tribunal closed the file.
- The landlord's application was withdrawn at the landlord's request and the file is closed. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantLandlord's application dismissed · a procedural barMay 28, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Property damage
- Maintenance issues
- Substantial interference
- Safety concerns
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for rent arrears was granted, with eviction ordered unless the tenants pay the outstanding amount by June 8, 2026. The landlord's separate application to terminate the tenancy for impaired safety and damage was dismissed due to lack of details in the notice.
- Arrears · $997 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Landlord's L2 application dismissed due to insufficient particulars in the N7 notice
- No finding against either partyMay 28, 2026
- Safety concerns
The landlord and tenant resolved the landlord's application on consent. The tenancy continues subject to agreed behavioral and support conditions, and the tenant will reimburse the landlord's filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 27, 2026$2,634 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated and required the tenant to pay outstanding rent arrears and application fees unless the order is voided through full payment. The landlord was directed to apply the last month's rent deposit and accrued interest against the amount owing.
- Deposit returned · $2,634
- Deposit returned · $21
- Arrears · $5,253 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 27, 2026$2,395 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for non-payment of rent was granted. The tenant was ordered to pay the outstanding rent arrears and application fee, net of the rent deposit and accrued interest, or vacate the rental unit.
- Deposit returned · $2,395
- Deposit returned · $94
- Arrears · $6,730 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the rental unit starting May 21, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $79 · to the landlord
LTB-L-019935-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantMay 27, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted after the tenant failed to pay rent arrears and did not attend the hearing. The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated unless voided by payment, and ordered the tenant to pay outstanding arrears and costs.
- Arrears · $3,036 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMay 27, 2026
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application for the return of a last month's rent deposit was dismissed. The tribunal found the deposit was properly applied to November 2025 rent pursuant to the tenant's termination notice.
- The tenant's application claiming illegal retention of the last month's rent deposit is dismissed as not proved. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 27, 2026$2,048 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal terminated the tenancy and ordered the tenant to pay $2,936.95 in rent arrears and application costs, after crediting the last month's rent deposit and accrued interest.
- Deposit returned · $2,048
- Arrears · $4,799 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-018066-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardShelter Canadian Properties LimitedRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantMay 27, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted after the tenant failed to attend the hearing. The tenancy was terminated for non-payment of rent, and the tenant was ordered to pay the outstanding rent arrears and application filing fee.
- Arrears · $6,223 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the rental unit starting May 21, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $36 · to the landlord
LTB-L-022275-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardBluevale Capital c/o Extreme Property Management Inc.Read the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantMay 27, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal terminated the tenancy and ordered the tenant to pay $8,000.00 in rent arrears plus the application filing fee.
- Arrears · $8,000 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 26, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent. The tribunal granted relief from eviction on condition that the tenant repay $11,486.00 in rent arrears and application fees under a payment plan.
- Arrears · $11,300 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 26, 2026$1,800 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated and required the tenant to pay outstanding rent arrears and application costs, unless the tenant pays the required amount to void the eviction.
- Deposit returned · $1,800
- Deposit returned · $120
- Arrears · $10,084 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $201 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation of $59.18 for use and occupation starting May 21, 2026 until the tenant vacates · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 26, 2026
- Safety concerns
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for allegedly impairing safety. The application was dismissed as abandoned because neither party attended the hearing.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant is dismissed due to the Landlord's failure to attend the hearing.
- Decision against tenantMay 26, 2026$2,105 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for non-payment of rent was granted. The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated and directed the tenant to pay outstanding arrears and filing costs, offset by the rent deposit and accrued interest.
- Deposit returned · $2,105
- Deposit returned · $136
- Arrears · $5,536 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation starting May 14, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $73 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMay 26, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tenants' application alleging a bad-faith eviction for personal use was dismissed. The tribunal found that the landlord moved into the rental unit within a reasonable time after the tenants vacated.
- The Tenants' T5 bad-faith application is dismissed as the allegations were not proven on a balance of probabilities. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 26, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted, terminating the tenancy for non-payment of rent unless the tenant pays the outstanding arrears. The tenant was ordered to pay the arrears and the application filing fee, with eviction postponed to June 30, 2026.
- Arrears · $14,983 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the rental unit starting May 21, 2026 until the unit is vacated · $86 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 26, 2026$1,850 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal terminated the tenancy and ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and compensation or face eviction for non-payment of rent.
- Deposit returned · $1,850
- Deposit returned · $222
- Arrears · $13,754 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMay 26, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant was discontinued after the tenant paid all rent arrears and the application filing fee prior to the hearing.
- The Landlord's application for an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the Tenant based upon arrears of rent is discontinued.
LTB-L-021873-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantMay 26, 2026$1,000 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal terminated the tenancy effective October 31, 2025, and ordered the tenant to pay $7,280.32 in net rent arrears and application costs after applying the rent deposit and accrued interest.
- Deposit returned · $1,000
- Deposit returned · $56
- Arrears · $8,151 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 26, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated for non-payment of rent unless the tenants pay the outstanding arrears and costs to void the eviction. The tenants were also ordered to pay the landlord's application filing fee and ongoing daily compensation.
- Arrears · $2,816 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation starting May 21, 2026 · $46 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 26, 2026$1,350 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal terminated the tenancy as the tenant had already moved out and ordered the tenant to pay outstanding rent arrears and costs after deducting the rent deposit and accrued interest.
- Deposit returned · $1,350
- Deposit returned · $25
- Arrears · $3,907 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $201 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 25, 2026$2,071 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated for non-payment of rent unless the tenants pay the outstanding arrears and filing fee by the specified dates. If the tenants fail to void the eviction, they must vacate by June 30, 2026, and pay the landlord the remaining balance after applying their rent deposit and interest.
- Deposit returned · $2,071
- Deposit returned · $71
- Arrears · $7,921 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use of the unit starting May 14, 2026 until the tenants vacate · $66 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 25, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was granted. The tenancy will terminate and the tenants face eviction unless they pay the required arrears and application fee by the specified dates.
- Arrears · $1,433 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMay 25, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was discontinued after the tenant paid all outstanding rent arrears and the application fee prior to the hearing.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant is discontinued because the Tenant paid all arrears and the filing fee prior to the hearing.
LTB-L-017252-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant Board1704580 Ontario Limited O/A Merl PropertiesRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantMay 25, 2026$20 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal terminated the tenancy for non-payment of rent and ordered the tenant to pay arrears or vacate the unit by June 5, 2026.
- Deposit returned · $20
- Arrears · $2,277 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 25, 2026$3,235 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants for non-payment of rent was granted. The tenants were ordered to pay arrears and daily compensation or vacate the unit by June 5, 2026.
- Deposit returned · $3,235
- Deposit returned · $25
- Arrears · $21,793 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation starting May 14, 2026 until the unit is vacated · $106 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 25, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's eviction application was resolved after the tenant paid all rent arrears prior to the hearing. The tribunal granted relief from eviction but ordered the tenant to pay the landlord's $186 filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 25, 2026$933 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted. The tenancy was terminated for non-payment of rent, and the tenant was ordered to pay the outstanding rent arrears and application fee or face eviction.
- Deposit returned · $933
- Deposit returned · $9
- Arrears · $5,330 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation starting May 14, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $32 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMay 25, 2026
- Illegal act
- Safety concerns
The landlord and tenant agreed on consent to terminate the tenancy on June 30, 2026. The tenant was also ordered to reimburse the landlord's $186 filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMay 25, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Property damage
- Safety concerns
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was granted, with eviction postponed to June 30, 2026. The landlord's separate application regarding damage and safety concerns was withdrawn.
- Arrears · $3,750 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use of the unit starting May 6, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $41 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 25, 2026$43 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was granted. The tenants were ordered to pay the outstanding arrears and application fee or vacate the rental unit.
- Deposit returned · $43
- Arrears · $3,025 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use of the unit starting May 14, 2026 until vacating · $85 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 22, 2026$2,329 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants for non-payment of rent was granted. The tenants were ordered to pay outstanding arrears or vacate the rental unit.
- Deposit returned · $2,329
- Deposit returned · $19
- Arrears · $4,671 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 22, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to collect rent arrears was dismissed after the landlord failed to attend the hearing.
- The Landlord's application to collect rent arrears is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
LTB-L-106549-25 · L9Landlord and Tenant BoardDPA Developments Inc care of Bert F. Grant Management LimitedRead the order (PDF)