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 Withdrawn, settled and non-attendance dismissals are excluded.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 1.59–3.85), 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 Applications withdrawn, settled or dismissed because nobody attended are excluded, as they are above.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 51–100 of 302- Decision against tenantJune 1, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for residential occupation by his father-in-law. The tribunal found the application was made in good faith and ordered the tenancy terminated.
- Tenancy terminated; the tenant must move out of the rental unit on or before June 12, 2026 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordMay 29, 2026$2,438
- Maintenance issues
- Vital services
- Illegal charges or collection
- Substantial interference
- Utility costs
The tribunal found that the landlord improperly charged an illegal monthly fee for a chicken coop included in the lease and caused the death of the tenant's birds by cutting off electricity. The landlord was ordered to pay $5,871.85 to the tenant for illegal charges, damages, utility and maintenance reimbursements, and filing costs.
- Damages · $240
- Filing fee · $48
- Reimbursement of HST improperly charged on lease payments · $2,438
- Reimbursement of illegal monthly chicken coop fees · $1,100
- Reimbursement for filtration unit pump hydro costs · $92
- Reimbursement for maintenance expenses (septic, chimney sweep, snow plowing, and locksmith) · $1,954
LTB-T-103150-24 · T1;T2;T6Landlord and Tenant Board3002985 Canada Inc., Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMay 28, 2026
- Bad faith eviction
The tenant's application alleging a bad faith notice of termination was dismissed because no N12 notice or equivalent notice had been served by the landlord.
- The tenant's application for bad faith notice of termination is dismissed for failure to establish that a notice of termination was given. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 28, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was granted. The tenancy is terminated effective July 7, 2026, and the tenant was ordered to pay daily compensation until vacating.
- Daily compensation of $83.84 for use of the unit starting June 1, 2026 until the tenant moves out · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMay 27, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The tribunal granted the landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use by the landlord's son. The tenant was ordered to vacate the rental unit on or before July 14, 2026.
- Decision against landlordLandlord's application dismissed · not provedMay 27, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Rent increase disputes
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for personal use by their mother. The tribunal dismissed the application under section 83 discretionary relief because the eviction notice was issued in response to the tenants refusing an unlawful rent increase.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants is dismissed under section 83 of the Act.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMay 27, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord withdrew their application for eviction for purchaser's own use, and the Board closed the file.
- The landlord's application was withdrawn and the file is closed. · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsMay 27, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlords' application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was dismissed because the N12 notice failed to identify the rental unit by unit number. The tenant was ordered to return the $941.00 in statutory compensation paid by the landlords.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed due to an invalid notice of termination.
- The Tenant shall return the compensation of $941.00 to the Landlord within 7 days of the date of this order. · $941 · to the landlord
LTB-L-017475-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordTenant's application dismissed · not provedMay 27, 2026$5,100 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
- Rent increase disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tribunal found that the landlord collected illegal rent increases and engaged in severe harassment, racial slurs, and substantial interference with the tenant's reasonable enjoyment. The landlord was ordered to repay the illegal rent, pay a 50% rent abatement, reimburse the filing fee, and pay an administrative fine to the Board.
- Illegal rent refunded · $1,770
- Rent abatement · $5,100
- Filing fee · $48
- Fine · $5,000
- Decision against landlordLandlord's application dismissed · not provedMay 26, 2026
- Whether the Act applies
The tribunal dismissed the landlord's application to exempt the living accommodation from the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. It determined that the landlord does not reside in the home and that the tenancy is fully governed by the Act.
- The landlord's application seeking a determination that section 5(i) applies is dismissed as not proved, and the tenancy is declared to be governed by the Act.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · not provedMay 26, 2026
- Unauthorized occupants
- Assignment or sublet
The landlords applied to terminate the tenancy and evict an alleged unauthorized occupant following the tenant's death. The tribunal dismissed the application after determining the occupant was the deceased tenant's spouse and lawfully succeeded to the tenancy.
- The landlords' application to terminate the tenancy, evict the occupant, and obtain compensation is dismissed because the occupant was found to be a lawful tenant.
LTB-L-059984-24 · A2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMay 26, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord withdrew their application to terminate the tenancy for personal use. The Board consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The Landlord's application is withdrawn and the file is closed.
- Decision against landlordMay 26, 2026$7,000 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal found that the landlords issued an N12 notice of termination in bad faith and never occupied the rental unit. The landlords were ordered to pay $7,048 in general compensation and fee reimbursement to the tenants.
- Damages · $7,000
- Filing fee · $48
LTB-T-023483-26 · T5Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyMay 25, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord and tenants reached a consent agreement to terminate the tenancy on September 13, 2026 for landlord's own use.
- Decision against landlordMay 22, 2026$5,000 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal found that the landlord acted in bad faith by inducing the tenant to vacate under the pretense of personal use, only to renovate and re-rent the property. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenant $5,048.00 in general compensation and fee reimbursement.
- Damages · $5,000
- Filing fee · $48
- No finding against either partyMay 21, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord and the tenant reached a consent agreement resolving the landlord's personal use application. The tenancy will terminate on July 15, 2026.
- Tenancy terminated on consent effective July 15, 2026 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · not provedMay 21, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was dismissed. The landlord failed to pay the mandatory one month's rent compensation to the tenant by the termination date.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants is dismissed for failure to pay the mandatory compensation required under section 48.1 of the Act.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 21, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was dismissed after the landlord failed to attend the hearing.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- Decision against landlordMay 21, 2026$6,000 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal found that the landlord served an N12 notice of termination in bad faith and failed to occupy the unit within a reasonable time, having listed the property for sale shortly after the tenants moved out. The landlord was ordered to pay $6,000.00 for rent differential compensation plus $48.00 in filing fee reimbursement.
- Damages · $6,000
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMay 21, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tenant applied for compensation claiming the landlords issued an N12 notice of termination in bad faith. The tribunal dismissed the application after finding the landlords took possession and occupied the unit within a reasonable time and adequately explained listing the property for sale due to financial distress.
- The Tenant's T5 application is dismissed as the allegations of a bad faith notice of termination were not proved. · to the landlord
LTB-T-089338-25 · T5Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMay 20, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord withdrew their application to terminate the tenancy for personal use. The tribunal permitted the withdrawal and closed the file.
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsMay 20, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was dismissed. The Landlord and Tenant Board found the N12 notice invalid because it failed to include the city, province, and postal code.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed.
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMay 19, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tenant's application alleging the landlord issued an N12 notice of termination in bad faith was dismissed. The tribunal found the landlord occupied the rental unit within a reasonable time after completing necessary cleaning and repairs.
- The tenant's T5 application is dismissed because the tenant failed to prove the notice of termination was given in bad faith or that the landlord did not occupy the unit within a reasonable time. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMay 15, 2026$2,500
- Maintenance issues
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant and the landlords resolved the tenant's maintenance and tenant-rights claims through a consent agreement. The landlords agreed to pay the tenant $2,500.00.
- Settlement payment ordered on consent to resolve all claims · $2,500
LTB-T-098710-24 · T2;T6Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordLandlord's application dismissed · not provedMay 15, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Whether the Act applies
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was dismissed. The tribunal determined that the applicants held the property as trustees without personal ownership interest and were not landlords entitled to apply under section 48(1) of the Act.
- The landlords' application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants for personal use is dismissed because the trustees are not landlords under the Act.
LTB-L-009519-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordMay 14, 2026$7,000 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal determined that the seller landlord served an N12 notice of termination in bad faith. The landlord was ordered to pay $7,000.00 in compensation to the tenants.
- Damages · $7,000
312 Prince Arthur Street, Cornwall
LTB-T-082338-25 · T5Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordMay 14, 2026$6,000 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal found that the landlord served an N12 notice of termination in bad faith after listing the property for sale shortly after the tenants vacated. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenants $6,000.00 in general compensation and reimburse their $48.00 application fee.
- Damages · $6,000
- Filing fee · $48
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMay 14, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord withdrew their application to end the tenancy for personal use. The tribunal consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The Landlords' application to terminate the tenancy for personal use is withdrawn and the file is closed.
LTB-L-014258-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 13, 2026
- Whether the Act applies
The tenant applied to determine whether the Residential Tenancies Act applies to the tenancy but did not attend the hearing. The tribunal deemed the application abandoned and dismissed it.
- The tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · withdrawnMay 13, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant requested to withdraw their application regarding maintenance, harassment, and interference with reasonable enjoyment. The tribunal granted the request and closed the file.
- The tenant's application was withdrawn upon request and the file was closed
- Decision against landlordMay 12, 2026$2,000 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal found that the landlord served an N12 notice of termination in bad faith and failed to occupy the unit before listing it for sale. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenant $5,500.00 in compensation, including rent differential, moving expenses, statutory compensation, and general damages.
- Damages · $500
- Damages · $1,200
- Damages · $1,800
- Damages · $2,000
- Decision against tenantMay 11, 2026$3,108 Deposit returned
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was granted. The tenancy was terminated effective June 30, 2026, with the tenants ordered to pay daily compensation offset by their rent deposit and interest, and the landlord ordered to pay statutory compensation.
- Deposit returned · $3,108
- Arrears · $3,710 · to the landlord
- Statutory N12 compensation payable by the landlord to the tenants · $3,050
LTB-L-009121-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMay 11, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord withdrew their application to terminate the tenancy for personal use. The Landlord and Tenant Board consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy was withdrawn and the file is closed. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMay 11, 2026$2,563
- Bad faith eviction
The landlord and tenants reached a consent agreement resolving the tenants' bad faith notice application. The landlord agreed to pay the tenants a total of $2,562.50 in five monthly installments.
- The landlord shall pay the tenants $2,562.50 in five monthly installments of $512.50 on consent. · $2,563
- Decision against tenantMay 8, 2026
- Substantial interference
- Breach of conditions
- Utility costs
The landlord established grounds for termination due to the tenant's failure to transfer and pay for gas utilities as required by the tenancy agreement. The tribunal denied eviction on condition that the tenant transfer the account and repay $2,931.47 in utility arrears in monthly installments.
- Tenant to reimburse the landlord for outstanding Enbridge utility costs in monthly payments of $150.00 starting June 15, 2026, until paid in full. · $2,931 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantLandlord's application dismissed · a procedural barMay 8, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Substantial interference
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was granted, and the tenant was ordered to pay arrears or face eviction. The landlord's separate application to end the tenancy for substantial interference was dismissed because the notice of termination lacked sufficient details.
- Arrears · $8,090 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- The Landlord's L2 application for substantial interference is dismissed because the N5 notice was invalid
- Daily compensation for use and occupation starting April 10, 2026 until the tenant moves out · $42 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMay 8, 2026
- Illegal entry
- Tenant rights
- Substantial interference
- Assignment or sublet
The tribunal dismissed the tenants' application alleging illegal entry and substantial interference with the sale of their mobile home. The tribunal found no illegal entry occurred and the substantial interference claim regarding conditional sale undertakings was not established.
- The tenants' application is dismissed because the allegations were not proven on a balance of probabilities. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · not provedMay 8, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants for purchaser's own use was dismissed. The tribunal found that the landlord failed to prove the agreement of purchase and sale was a genuine transaction or that the purchasers required the unit in good faith.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants for purchaser's own use is dismissed for failure to prove good faith.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 8, 2026
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's rights application was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- The tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMay 6, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application for personal use eviction was resolved on consent, with the parties agreeing to terminate the tenancy on April 30, 2026.
- Daily compensation rate per day after April 30, 2026 if the tenant fails to vacate · $37 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · service not provedMay 6, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's applications to evict the tenant for personal use and non-payment of rent were dismissed. The tribunal was not satisfied that the notices of termination were properly served on the tenant.
- The Landlord's L1 and L2 applications are dismissed because service of the notices of termination was not proved.
- Decision against landlordMay 4, 2026$2,924 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
- Vital services
- Safety concerns
The tribunal found that the landlords breached their maintenance obligations regarding bathroom electrical power and a damaged front door. The landlords were ordered to pay rent abatements and reimburse the tenants' filing fee.
- Rent abatement · $64
- Rent abatement · $2,924
- Rent abatement · $500
- Filing fee · $48
Unit 72, 35 Breckenridge Drive, Kitchener
LTB-T-099491-24 · T6Landlord 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 requirementsMay 4, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Substantial interference
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for substantial interference and personal use was dismissed because both the N5 and N12 notices of termination were legally deficient.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed due to deficient N5 and N12 notices.
- Decision against tenantMay 1, 2026
- Substantial interference
- Utility costs
The tribunal found that the tenants substantially interfered with the landlord's rights by failing to pay municipal utility bills. Relief from eviction was granted on condition that the tenants pay $561.35 in utility arrears and pay future utility invoices on time.
- Outstanding water and sewer utility expenses · $561 · to the landlord
- Findings both waysLandlord's application dismissed · not provedMay 1, 2026$6,925 Rent abatement
- Non-payment of rent
- Property damage
- Maintenance issues
The landlord sought eviction for rent arrears and alleged damage, while the tenant sought remedies for persistent roof leaks. The tribunal dismissed the landlord's damage claim and awarded the tenant a rent abatement that completely offset the arrears, allowing the tenancy to continue.
- Rent abatement · $6,925
- Arrears · $6,925 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- The landlord's L2 application for damage was dismissed for failure to prove the claim.
- Decision against landlordMay 1, 2026$10,000 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal found that the landlord issued an N12 notice of termination for personal use in bad faith and failed to occupy the rental unit. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenant $15,012.85 in compensation, storage costs, and rent differential.
- Damages · $1,967
- Damages · $3,046
- Damages · $10,000
- Decision against landlordApril 30, 2026$7,178 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
- Safety concerns
The tribunal found that the landlord breached its maintenance obligations regarding widespread mold, inoperable appliances, cleanliness issues, and water leaks. The landlord was ordered to pay a rent abatement and reimburse the application filing fee.
- Rent abatement · $7,178
- Filing fee · $48
Unit 2, 427 Euclid Avenue, Toronto
LTB-T-100968-24 · T6Landlord and Tenant BoardThe SIX Properties Partnership GP IncRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsApril 29, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was dismissed. The landlord is a corporation, which is prohibited under section 48(5) of the Act from giving notice for personal occupation.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy is dismissed as the corporate Landlord is prohibited from applying for personal use under s. 48(5) of the Act.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnApril 29, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlords withdrew their application to terminate the tenancy for personal use. The Landlord and Tenant Board closed the file.
- The landlords' application is withdrawn and the Board's file is closed. · to the landlord
LTB-L-102506-25 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedApril 29, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Property damage
- Bad faith eviction
The tenant's application alleging a bad faith N12 eviction for purchaser's use was dismissed. The tribunal found the tenant failed to prove bad faith after the sale transaction fell through due to substantial property damage.
- The Tenant's application for bad faith termination is dismissed on the merits. · to the landlord
LTB-T-044606-25 · T5Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF)