Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
Brenda Mercer
MemberLandlord and Tenant BoardOntarioBeta
Rulings, compared with the board
1.59× the board's rate against tenantsDecided against tenants more often than the board does on comparable applications — 1.59× the board's rate (95% interval 1.48–1.70), 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 Withdrawn, settled and non-attendance dismissals are excluded.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 Applications withdrawn, settled or dismissed because nobody attended are excluded, as they are above.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 251–300 of 373- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedFebruary 12, 2026
- Property damage
- Maintenance issues
- Illegal entry
- Vital services
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for substantial interference was granted due to verbal harassment and unauthorized padlocking of a gate, with eviction postponed to February 28, 2026. The tenant's applications concerning tenant rights, maintenance, and illegal charges were dismissed or withdrawn.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Tenant's T1, T2, and T6 applications dismissed
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedFebruary 12, 2026
- Property damage
- Maintenance issues
- Illegal entry
- Vital services
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for substantial interference was granted due to verbal abuse and placing an unauthorized padlock on the property gate. The tenants' applications regarding maintenance, illegal entry, harassment, and other tenant rights were dismissed.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- The Tenants' T1, T2, and T6 applications were dismissed for not being proved on the merits or withdrawn
- Decision against tenantFebruary 12, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application for rent arrears was granted, but eviction was conditionally refused under section 83 of the Act. The tenants were ordered to pay arrears and costs totaling $7,075.72 under a monthly payment plan to maintain their tenancy.
- Arrears · $6,890 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnFebruary 12, 2026$3,162 Deposit returned
- Property damage
- Illegal act
- Rent deposit disputes
- Safety concerns
- Utility costs
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy was granted after the tribunal found the tenant operated an illegal methamphetamine lab in the complex. The tenant was ordered to vacate and reimburse the landlord's application fee, offset by the tenant's rent deposit and interest.
- Deposit returned · $3,162
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Landlord's claims for damage and utility costs withdrawn
- Decision against tenantFebruary 11, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application for non-payment of rent was granted. The tenancy was ordered terminated unless the tenant voids the order by paying the outstanding arrears and costs.
- Arrears · $2,044 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the rental unit starting January 28, 2026 · $8 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 10, 2026
- Property damage
- Substantial interference
- Breach of conditions
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy was granted due to the tenants growing marijuana inside and outside the unit contrary to their lease agreement. Eviction was ordered with the termination date postponed to March 31, 2026.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordFebruary 10, 2026$1,000 Damages
- Maintenance issues
- Vital services
- Utility costs
The tenants applied alleging a lack of heat and vital service interference. The tribunal found the landlord breached its maintenance obligations and ordered the landlord to pay the tenants $1,248.00 in damages, hydro expenses, and filing fee reimbursement.
- Damages · $1,000
- Damages · $200
- Filing fee · $48
Apartment 413, 259 Saint Paul Street, St. Catharines
LTB-T-000523-26 · T2;T6Landlord and Tenant Board2767521 Ontario Inc., Found Spaces IncRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyFebruary 9, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was resolved on consent with the landlord withdrawing its request to terminate the tenancy. The tenant agreed to pay outstanding rent arrears and the application filing fee.
- Arrears · $744 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 9, 2026$1,540 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal issued a consent order terminating the tenancy for non-payment of rent unless the tenant voids the eviction by paying the outstanding arrears. If the order is not voided, the tenant must vacate by February 20, 2026, and pay the landlord outstanding rent and fees.
- Deposit returned · $1,540
- Deposit returned · $41
- Arrears · $16,432 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 9, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application for eviction based on rent arrears was granted conditionally. The tenant was granted relief from eviction on condition of paying $5,262.01 in rent arrears and $186.00 in filing costs through a monthly payment plan.
- Arrears · $5,262 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyFebruary 9, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and collect rent arrears. By consent of the parties, the tribunal issued a standard voidable eviction order permitting the tenancy to continue if the arrears and costs are paid by February 13, 2026.
- Arrears · $2,738 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use of the unit starting January 21, 2026 until vacation · $38 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedFebruary 9, 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 as abandoned due to non-attendance.
LTB-L-094051-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantFebruary 9, 2026$1,723 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to evict the tenant and collect rent arrears. The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated and directed the tenant to pay outstanding arrears and costs unless the order is voided by payment.
- Deposit returned · $1,723
- Deposit returned · $14
- Arrears · $7,960 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 9, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and collect rent arrears. The tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $1,604.65 in rent arrears accrued up to the date the rental unit was sold to a new owner.
- Arrears · $1,605 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 6, 2026$33 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application for non-payment of rent was granted on consent. The tenancy is terminated unless the tenant voids the order by paying the outstanding arrears and application fee.
- Deposit returned · $33
- Arrears · $14,941 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordFebruary 6, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to evict the tenant for non-payment of rent was refused because the tenant paid all arrears before the hearing. The tenant was ordered to pay $136.00 for the landlord's application filing fee.
- Filing fee · $136 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 6, 2026$2,420 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant due to rent arrears. The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated unless the tenant voids the order by paying the outstanding arrears and costs.
- Deposit returned · $2,420
- Deposit returned · $16
- Arrears · $11,285 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use of the unit starting January 21, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $80 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 6, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to evict the tenants for non-payment of rent. The tribunal granted relief from eviction and ordered the tenancy to continue on condition that the tenants pay the rent arrears and filing fee through a monthly payment plan.
- Arrears · $4,392 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 6, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application for rent arrears was granted, but eviction was conditionally refused subject to the tenants following a 14-month payment plan to repay the outstanding arrears and application fee.
- Arrears · $6,500 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 6, 2026$2,200 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and collect rent arrears. The tribunal found the tenant had already vacated, terminated the tenancy as of the move-out date, and ordered the tenant to pay $2,357.95 in net arrears and costs.
- Deposit returned · $2,200
- Deposit returned · $78
- Arrears · $4,450 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 6, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted. The tenancy was terminated for non-payment of rent unless the tenant pays the required amount to void the eviction.
- Arrears · $7,442 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the unit starting January 13, 2026 until vacant possession · $61 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 6, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application for rent arrears was granted. The tribunal granted conditional relief from eviction, allowing the tenants to maintain the tenancy by paying $3,036.00 in arrears and application fees across a 24-month payment plan.
- Arrears · $2,850 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 6, 2026$11 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant due to rent arrears. The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated and required the tenant to pay arrears and the filing fee unless the order is voided by payment.
- Deposit returned · $11
- Arrears · $2,552 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation starting January 28, 2026 until the unit is vacated · $52 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyFebruary 6, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and collect rent arrears. The parties consented to an order establishing a 12-month payment plan for the tenant to pay off $3,523.00 in arrears and costs while continuing to pay ongoing rent.
- Arrears · $3,523 · to the landlord
LTB-L-090509-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardOntario Aboriginal Housing ServicesRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantFebruary 6, 2026$2,250 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted and the tenancy was terminated due to rent arrears. The tenant was ordered to pay the arrears and application fee, less the rent deposit and deposit interest, or void the eviction by paying the outstanding balance by February 28, 2026.
- Deposit returned · $2,250
- Deposit returned · $75
- Arrears · $12,029 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation of $73.97 per day from January 21, 2026 until the unit is vacated · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 6, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted. The tribunal terminated the tenancy as of the date the tenants vacated and ordered them to pay $792.48 in rent arrears and application costs.
- Arrears · $606 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to evict the tenants and collect rent arrears. The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated and postponed eviction to February 28, 2026, allowing the tenants to void the order if they pay the outstanding amount by that date.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Arrears · $2,795 · to the landlord
LTB-L-089367-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nothing left to decideFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was discontinued because the tenants paid all outstanding arrears and the filing fee before the hearing.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict for arrears of rent is discontinued as all arrears and fees were paid prior to the hearing
- Decision against tenantFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant due to rent arrears. The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated and eviction unless the tenant voids the order by paying $4,730.00 by February 16, 2026.
- Arrears · $2,191 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the rental unit starting January 21, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $58 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for non-payment of rent was dismissed because the notice of termination was invalid.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed because the N4 notice was invalid.
- Decision against tenantFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted. The tenancy was terminated for non-payment of rent with a standard voidable eviction order, and the tenants were ordered to pay the outstanding rent arrears and application costs.
- Arrears · $4,410 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use of the unit starting January 13, 2026 until the tenants vacate · $94 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal granted conditional relief from eviction for non-payment of rent, ordering the tenant to pay $4,012.00 in arrears and $186.00 in application costs through a monthly payment plan. If the tenant fails to make the required payments, the landlord may apply to evict without further notice.
- Arrears · $4,012 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-091338-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardLiuna Hamilton Association, DMS Property Management Ltd.Read the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was dismissed because the landlord failed to file the required N4 notice and certificate of service.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed because required documents (N4 notice and certificate of service) were not filed.
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was dismissed. The notice of termination was found to be invalid because it provided only 7 days of notice instead of the required 14 days and was missing required details.
- The Landlord’s application is dismissed due to an invalid N4 notice.
- No finding against either partyFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to evict the tenant for non-payment of rent. The parties consented to an order establishing a payment schedule to pay off $16,061.02 in rent arrears and costs.
- Arrears · $16,061 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to evict the tenant and collect rent arrears and NSF charges. The tribunal dismissed the application because the notice of termination was invalid and confusing on its face.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and collect arrears is dismissed due to an invalid N4 notice.
- Decision against tenantFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was granted. The tenant was ordered to pay the outstanding balance or vacate the rental unit by February 16, 2026, unless the order is voided by paying the required amount.
- Arrears · $1,674 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the rental unit starting January 28, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $69 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to evict the tenant for non-payment of rent was dismissed. The tribunal found the underlying N4 notice of termination was legally invalid because it omitted the tenant's name and rental unit address.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed due to an invalid N4 notice.
- Decision against tenantFebruary 5, 2026$2,096 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants due to unpaid rent. The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated and required the tenants to pay outstanding rent and costs unless they void the eviction order by paying the full amount owing.
- Deposit returned · $2,096
- Deposit returned · $56
- Arrears · $8,192 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use of the rental unit starting January 28, 2026 until vacation · $71 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted. The tenancy was terminated for non-payment of rent, with an order requiring the tenants to pay arrears and costs or vacate the rental unit.
- Arrears · $3,891 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 5, 2026
- Property damage
- Substantial interference
- Safety concerns
The tribunal terminated the tenancy and postponed eviction to February 28, 2026, after finding the tenant caused a fire by carelessly discarding a cigarette butt. The tenant was ordered to pay $1,700.65 for repair costs and reimburse the landlord's $186 filing fee.
- Damages · $1,701 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nothing left to decideFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for non-payment of rent was discontinued after the tenant paid all rent arrears, additional rent, and the filing fee before the hearing.
- The Landlord's application for an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the Tenant based upon arrears of rent is discontinued as the Tenant paid all arrears, additional rent, and the filing fee prior to the hearing.
- Decision against tenantFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for non-payment of rent. The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated with eviction postponed to March 31, 2026, which the tenant may void by paying the outstanding arrears and costs.
- Arrears · $3,521 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use of the rental unit from January 21, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $46 · to the landlord
LTB-L-090677-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardStrive Capital Corporation c/o Gowling WLG LLPRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nothing left to decideFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's eviction application was discontinued after the tenant paid all outstanding rent arrears and the application filing fee before the hearing.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant is discontinued because all arrears and costs were paid prior to the hearing.
- Decision against tenantFebruary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted. The tenancy is terminated and the tenant is ordered to pay arrears and costs to avoid eviction.
- Arrears · $15,465 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation from January 28, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $39 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedFebruary 4, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was dismissed as abandoned because neither party attended the hearing.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed because the Landlord did not attend the hearing.
- No finding against either partyFebruary 4, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was resolved by a consent order establishing a payment plan for rent arrears and costs totaling $3,786.80.
- Arrears · $3,787 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nothing left to decideFebruary 4, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's eviction application for non-payment of rent was discontinued because the tenants paid all outstanding arrears and the filing fee before the hearing.
- The Landlord's application for an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the Tenants based upon arrears of rent is discontinued.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnFebruary 4, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord withdrew its application for non-payment of rent and eviction at the hearing. The tribunal consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant for non-payment of rent was withdrawn.
- Decision against tenantFebruary 4, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to evict the tenant and collect rent arrears. The Board granted relief from eviction, ordering the tenant to pay $16,686.00 in arrears and application costs through a monthly payment plan.
- Arrears · $16,500 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord