Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
Carrie Bertrand
MemberLandlord and Tenant BoardOntarioBeta
Rulings, compared with the board
1.16× the board's rate against tenantsDecided against tenants more often than the board does on comparable applications — 1.16× the board's rate (95% interval 1.00–1.31), across 251 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 Withdrawn, settled and non-attendance dismissals are excluded.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 landlords 2.44× as often as tenantsDismissed landlords' applications as not proved, out of jurisdiction or barred on procedure 2.44× as often as tenants', relative to the board's rate on comparable applications (95% interval 1.56–3.85), across 70 such dismissals of landlords' applications and 15 of tenants'.
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 Applications withdrawn, settled or dismissed because nobody attended are excluded, as they are above.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 1–50 of 302- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsJune 30, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was dismissed due to a defective, unsigned, and undated N12 notice. The tenant was ordered to return the statutory compensation previously paid by the landlord.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed.
- The Tenant shall return the compensation of $880.42 to the Landlord by July 31, 2026. · $880 · to the landlord
LTB-L-023084-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsJune 30, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for caregiver use was dismissed because the landlord failed to provide the mandatory affidavit from the prospective occupant required by section 72(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants is dismissed for failure to provide a required affidavit under section 72(1).
- Decision against landlordJune 30, 2026$3,000 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal determined that the landlord gave an N12 notice of termination in bad faith after listing the property for sale shortly after the tenants moved out. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenants $4,020.34 for moving costs, general compensation, and application fees.
- Damages · $972
- Damages · $3,000
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against tenantJune 29, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The tribunal granted the landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use. The tenant was ordered to vacate the rental unit by August 15, 2026.
- Decision against tenantJune 29, 2026
- Persistent late payment
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for persistent late payment of rent was granted. The tenant was ordered to vacate the unit and pay $186.00 to reimburse the landlord's application filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 29, 2026
- Bad faith eviction
The tenant's bad faith eviction application was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the scheduled hearing.
- The tenant's application is dismissed because the tenant did not attend the hearing to support it. · to the landlord
LTB-T-026522-26 · T5Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantJune 29, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The tribunal terminated the tenancy for landlord's own use and ordered the tenants to vacate by August 10, 2026. The tenants were also ordered to pay daily compensation for use and occupation of the unit.
- Arrears · $4,224 · to the landlord
- Arrears · $108 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJune 29, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for personal occupation by himself and his family. The tribunal found the application was brought in good faith and ordered the tenancy terminated.
- Decision against tenantJune 25, 2026$2,861 Deposit returned
- Persistent late payment
The tribunal terminated the tenancy due to persistent late payment of rent and ordered the tenants to vacate by August 15, 2026. The tenants were ordered to pay use and occupation compensation and filing costs, offset by their rent deposit and interest.
- Deposit returned · $2,861
- Arrears · $4,159 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-032807-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant Board1944834 Ontario Inc., Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · outside the board's jurisdictionJune 25, 2026
- Property damage
- Whether the Act applies
The landlord's application to evict the tenant and collect compensation for water damage was dismissed. The tribunal determined it lacked jurisdiction because the alleged damage occurred in a commercial unit below the rental unit.
- The landlord's application for termination and compensation is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction over damage to a commercial unit.
- Decision against tenantJune 25, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Tenant abandons property
The tribunal determined that the tenant abandoned the rental unit and ordered the tenancy terminated. The tenant was also ordered to reimburse the landlord's application filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsJune 24, 2026
- Property damage
- Substantial interference
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for substantial interference and property damage was dismissed because the notice of termination was defective.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed due to a defective N5 notice.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 24, 2026
- Property damage
The landlord applied for compensation for property damage allegedly caused by a washing machine leak and a damaged air conditioner. The tribunal dismissed the application because the landlord failed to prove the tenants acted wilfully or negligently.
- The landlord's application for property damage compensation is dismissed as not proved.
LTB-L-034726-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordJune 24, 2026$5,000 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal determined that the landlord gave an N12 notice of termination in bad faith and re-rented the property to new tenants. The landlord was ordered to pay $5,048 to the tenant in general compensation and application fee reimbursement.
- Damages · $5,000
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against tenantJune 24, 2026
- Substantial interference
- Breach of conditions
The tribunal found that the tenant breached the lease and interfered with the landlord's rights by failing to provide proof of mandatory tenant insurance. Eviction was denied on the condition that the tenant provide proof of valid insurance by July 24, 2026, and pay the landlord's application filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- The tenant must provide a copy of valid tenant insurance to the landlord by July 24, 2026, to avoid eviction under section 78. · to the landlord
LTB-L-016076-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardKingston & Frontenac Housing CorporationRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantJune 23, 2026$1,300 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal terminated the tenancy and ordered the tenant evicted for non-payment of rent, ordering payment of accumulated arrears and daily compensation unless voided.
- Deposit returned · $1,300
- Deposit returned · $26
- Arrears · $10,932 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use of the rental unit starting March 31, 2026 · $43 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordJune 22, 2026$1,500 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The landlord was ordered to return a $1,500 rent deposit and reimburse the application fee after failing to provide vacant possession of the rental unit.
- Deposit returned · $1,500
- Filing fee · $53
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnJune 19, 2026
- Persistent late payment
The landlord requested to withdraw its application to terminate the tenancy for persistent late payment. The tribunal consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy is withdrawn at the landlord's request and the file is closed.
LTB-L-030040-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardbcIMC Realty Corporation c/o QuadReal Residential Properties G.P. Inc.Read the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordJune 18, 2026$429
- Property damage
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal found that the landlord collected an illegal damage chargeback of $429.40 from the tenant in violation of the Act. The landlord was ordered to refund the illegal charge along with the tenant's application filing fee.
- Filing fee · $48
- Refund of illegal chargeback collected by the landlord · $429
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 18, 2026
- Persistent late payment
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for persistent late payment of rent. The application was dismissed as abandoned because neither party attended the hearing.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed.
- Decision against landlordJune 18, 2026$2,700 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal found that the landlord failed to provide vacant possession of the rental unit to the prospective tenant. The landlord was ordered to return the tenant's deposit along with the application filing fee.
- Deposit returned · $2,700
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against tenantJune 17, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The tribunal granted the landlords' application to terminate the tenancy for personal use. The tenant was ordered to vacate the rental unit on or before June 28, 2026.
- The tenancy between the landlords and the tenant is terminated and the tenant must move out on or before June 28, 2026. · to the landlord
LTB-L-015636-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJune 17, 2026
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal dismissed the tenant's application seeking the return of a $700 rent deposit. It found that the landlord provided vacant possession of the rental unit, so the landlord was not required to return the deposit.
- The tenant's application for the return of the rent deposit is dismissed because the claim was not proved on a balance of probabilities. · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordJune 16, 2026$300 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal ordered the landlord to repay an illegal key deposit and excess last month's rent deposit to the tenants, along with filing fee costs.
- Deposit returned · $300
- Deposit returned · $250
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against tenantLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 16, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The tribunal dismissed the landlords' application to terminate the tenancy for personal use, granting the tenants discretionary relief from eviction under section 83 of the Act. The tenants were ordered to repay the one-month statutory compensation previously provided by the landlords.
- The Landlords' application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants is dismissed pursuant to subsection 83(1)(a) of the Act.
- The Tenants shall pay $2,261.47 to the Landlords to return the compensation paid under section 48.1 of the Act. · $2,261 · to the landlord
LTB-L-018584-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordJune 16, 2026$687 Illegal rent refunded
- Rent increase disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal found that the landlord collected illegal rent increases that exceeded statutory guidelines and were void. The landlord was ordered to refund the excess rent collected and reimburse the tenant's application filing fee.
- Illegal rent refunded · $687
- Filing fee · $53
- Decision against landlordLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 15, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The tribunal dismissed the landlord's application to evict the tenants for personal use, granting relief from eviction under section 83 due to the tenants' long tenure, health conditions, and financial hardship. The tenants were ordered to return the one month's statutory compensation previously paid by the landlord.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants is dismissed pursuant to subsection 83(1)(a) relief from eviction
- The tenants shall repay the s. 48.1 compensation of $1,253.28 back to the landlord by June 30, 2026 · $1,253 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 12, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was dismissed. The tribunal found that the landlord failed to establish a good-faith intention to occupy the rental unit for at least one year.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for personal use is dismissed.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 12, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application alleging the landlord collected or retained money illegally was dismissed after neither party attended the hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance. · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 12, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Maintenance issues
- Tenant rights
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for personal use, but the tribunal dismissed the application. Eviction was refused because the landlord served the notice in retaliation for the tenant enforcing their rights regarding maintenance issues.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant is dismissed pursuant to subsection 83(1)(a) of the Act.
- No finding against either partyJune 12, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord and the tenant agreed to resolve the landlord's personal use application on consent, ending the tenancy on August 31, 2026.
- Tenancy terminated on consent effective August 31, 2026, with the landlord permitted to enforce eviction through the Sheriff if the tenant does not vacate. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJune 10, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for personal use so her family could occupy the entire house. The tribunal found the application was brought in good faith and ordered the tenancy terminated with relief postponing eviction to August 21, 2026.
- Daily compensation of $21.60 per day starting June 1, 2026 until the tenant moves out · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 10, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for personal use but failed to attend the hearing. The tribunal dismissed the application as abandoned.
- The landlord's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- Decision against landlordLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 10, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was dismissed. The landlord failed to pay the tenant the mandatory one month's rent compensation by the termination date.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant is dismissed for failure to pay the required statutory compensation.
- Decision against tenantJune 10, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was granted upon the tribunal finding a genuine intention to occupy the unit. The tenant was ordered to vacate the unit and pay compensation for ongoing use and occupation.
- Arrears · $5,109 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyJune 10, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Personal use eviction
The landlord and tenant resolved the landlord's personal use and rent arrears applications by mutual agreement. The tenancy will terminate on August 31, 2026, the landlord waives all rent arrears, and the tenant is granted rent-free occupancy for June and July 2026.
- Landlord waives all rent arrears stemming from application LTB-L-043849-26
- Tenant shall pay no rent for June and July 2026
- Last month's rent deposit shall be applied to rent for August 2026
- Tenancy terminated on consent effective August 31, 2026, with eviction enforceable September 1, 2026 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 10, 2026
- Substantial interference
- Utility costs
The tribunal dismissed the landlords' application to terminate the tenancy and recover water utility costs. The landlords failed to prove that the tenants were responsible for paying water utilities or that they caused any plumbing damage.
- The landlords' application to terminate the tenancy and recover utility expenses is dismissed because the landlords failed to prove their claims on a balance of probabilities.
LTB-L-108175-25 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnJune 10, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord withdrew its application to terminate the tenancy for residential occupation. The tribunal consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy was withdrawn at the landlord's request and the file was closed.
- No finding against either partyJune 10, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Personal use eviction
The landlord and the tenant resolved the personal use and non-payment applications by mutual agreement with a consent order terminating the tenancy on August 31, 2026.
- Decision against landlordLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 9, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for personal use. The tribunal dismissed the application because the landlord failed to pay the required statutory compensation to the tenant.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant is dismissed for failure to pay the required compensation under section 48.1 of the Act.
- Decision against landlordLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 9, 2026
- Renovation and demolition
The landlords applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants to convert the rental unit to non-residential use. The tribunal dismissed the application because the landlords failed to obtain or take reasonable steps to obtain the required building permits.
- The landlords' application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants is dismissed for failure to obtain required building permits.
Basement, 3690 Brandon Gate Drive, Mississauga
LTB-L-019944-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 8, 2026
- Renovation and demolition
The tribunal dismissed the landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for demolition because the landlord failed to obtain the required municipal permits prior to the hearing.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant is dismissed because the landlord failed to satisfy the permit requirements of subsection 73(1)(b) of the Act.
- Decision against landlordLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 8, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
- Rent increase disputes
The landlord applied to evict the tenants for personal use, claiming she intended to move into the rental home. The tribunal dismissed the application, finding that the landlord failed to prove good faith and that the notice was given in retaliation after the tenants refused illegal rent increases.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants is dismissed for lack of good faith and retaliatory motive.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 4, 2026
- Renovation and demolition
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for demolition was dismissed after neither party attended the hearing.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants is dismissed because the landlord failed to attend the hearing and abandoned the application.
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsJune 3, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlords applied to terminate the tenancy for personal use. The tribunal dismissed the application because the landlords failed to pay the mandatory one month's rent compensation required under section 48.1 of the Act.
- The Landlords' application to terminate the tenancy is dismissed for failure to pay the required statutory compensation.
LTB-L-019736-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 3, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlords' application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was dismissed. The tribunal found the landlord intended to use the unit as a home office rather than for residential occupation.
- The landlords' application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant is dismissed because the landlords failed to prove personal residential occupation.
Basement, 14 Southside Place, Hamilton
LTB-L-019596-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnJune 3, 2026
- Renovation and demolition
The landlords withdrew their application to terminate the tenancy for major repairs or renovations because the tenant had already moved out.
LTB-L-018545-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJune 2, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants for personal use was dismissed. The tribunal found that the landlord named on the lease was a corporation, which does not qualify to give an N12 notice under the Act.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants for personal use is dismissed because section 48(5)(b) of the Act was not satisfied.
LTB-L-006784-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant Board1656763 Ontario Inc., Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyJune 1, 2026$3,096 Deposit returned
- Personal use eviction
- Rent deposit disputes
The landlord's application for personal use was resolved through a consent order terminating the tenancy. The parties agreed on the termination date and the accounting for prorated rent, the last month's rent deposit, and accrued interest.
- Deposit returned · $3,096
- Arrears · $2,244 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsJune 1, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was dismissed because the notice of termination was defective. The termination date did not comply with the requirement that it be the last day of a rental period.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant is dismissed due to a defective notice of termination.