Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
Dale Whitmore
MemberLandlord and Tenant BoardOntarioBeta
Rulings, compared with the board
1.38× the board's rate against tenantsDecided against tenants more often than the board does on comparable applications — 1.38× the board's rate (95% interval 1.20–1.56), across 143 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 Withdrawn, settled and non-attendance dismissals are excluded.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 29 such dismissals of tenants' applications and 13 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 Applications withdrawn, settled or dismissed because nobody attended are excluded, as they are above.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 151–200 of 206- Decision against tenantFebruary 11, 2026
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The landlord's application was granted to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant due to abusive and profane communications that substantially interfered with the landlord's reasonable enjoyment. The tenant was ordered to pay the landlord's $186 application filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsFebruary 10, 2026
- Renovation and demolition
The landlords applied to terminate the tenancy to carry out electrical repairs and testing. The tribunal dismissed the application because the proposed work did not require a building permit as required by law.
- The Landlords' application to terminate the tenancy under section 50(1)(c) is dismissed because the proposed work does not require a building permit.
LTB-L-003643-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantFebruary 9, 2026
- Property damage
- Illegal act
- Substantial interference
- Safety concerns
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for an illegal act was granted after the tenant intentionally set a fire in front of a neighbour's door. The tenant was ordered to move out by February 20, 2026, and pay $186 in application fees.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyFebruary 9, 2026$1,750
- Maintenance issues
The tenant's maintenance application was resolved through a consent order following a mediated settlement. The landlord agreed to pay the tenant $1,750.00 to resolve all issues.
- Settlement payment from the landlord to the tenant · $1,750
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedFebruary 9, 2026
- Illegal entry
- Vital services
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenants' application was dismissed as abandoned after they failed to attend the scheduled hearing.
- The Tenants' application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- Decision against landlordFebruary 6, 2026$2,200 Illegal rent refunded
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal granted the tenants' application, finding that the tenancy was terminated by agreement on June 30, 2024. The landlord was ordered to return July rent, the rent deposit, the key deposit, and reimburse the filing fee.
- Illegal rent refunded · $2,200
- Deposit returned · $2,200
- Deposit returned · $250
- Filing fee · $53
Basement, 839 Glen Street, Oshawa
LTB-T-096040-24 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardRoyal York Property Management, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedFebruary 5, 2026
- Property damage
The landlord was awarded repair and replacement costs for wall and carpet damage caused during the tenancy. The tenants' request to review the decision was denied, confirming the original order.
- Damages · to the landlord
- Tenants' request to review order LTB-L-077997-25 is denied and the order is confirmed
- Decision against landlordFebruary 5, 2026$1,706 Illegal rent refunded
- Illegal charges or collection
- Whether the Act applies
- Assignment or sublet
The Board granted the tenant's review request, overturning an earlier decision and finding the subtenancy was governed by the Act. The respondent was ordered to repay $1,706.04 in illegal rent overpayments and $48.00 in filing fees for charging more rent than lawfully permitted under section 134(3)(a).
- Illegal rent refunded · $1,706
- Filing fee · $48
Room R6, 79 Stewart Street, Ottawa
LTB-T-044677-25 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Arktos Property ManagementRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedFebruary 5, 2026
- Lockout and illegal eviction
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application alleging tenant rights violations was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the scheduled hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- Decision against landlordFebruary 4, 2026$95 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
- Illegal entry
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant was awarded a 1% rent abatement of $94.53 and reimbursement of the $53 filing fee due to the landlords' failure to address an oven in disrepair. The tenant's other claims regarding harassment, illegal entry, and substantial interference were dismissed.
- Rent abatement · $95
- Filing fee · $53
Apartment 7, 186 Linwell Road, St. Catharines
LTB-T-096995-24 · T2;T6Landlord and Tenant BoardJMK Property Group, Sign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedFebruary 4, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Illegal entry
- Vital services
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application regarding maintenance, vital services, illegal entry, and harassment was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
LTB-T-095106-24 · T2;T6Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedFebruary 4, 2026
- Illegal entry
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application was dismissed as abandoned after they failed to attend the hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- No finding against either partyFebruary 3, 2026
- Maintenance issues
The landlord's review request was granted because the landlord did not receive notice of the original hearing. The previous order was cancelled and a new hearing was ordered for the tenants' maintenance application.
- Order LTB-T-056704-24 is cancelled and a new hearing of the application is ordered · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedFebruary 3, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Vital services
- Rent deposit disputes
The tenant's application alleging interference with vital services, maintenance breaches regarding the unit's heating, and seeking the return of their rent deposit was dismissed.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed.
- Decision against landlordFebruary 3, 2026$53 Filing fee
- Maintenance issues
The tribunal found that the landlord breached maintenance obligations by failing to resolve the underlying cause of recurring sewage backups in the rental unit. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenant $58.00 in compensation for cleaning supplies and time, plus the $53.00 application filing fee.
- Damages · $38
- Damages · $20
- Filing fee · $53
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedFebruary 3, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Vital services
- Rent deposit disputes
The tenant applied alleging a failure to maintain the unit and interference with vital services, seeking the return of their rent deposit. The tribunal dismissed the application on the merits, finding the landlord responded promptly to the heating issue and did not breach its obligations.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed.
- Decision against tenantFebruary 2, 2026
- Property damage
- Safety concerns
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and recover repair costs after a fire in the rental unit. The landlord withdrew the eviction request at the hearing, and the tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $35,000.00 in repair costs and filing fee reimbursement, capped at the tribunal's monetary jurisdiction.
- Damages · $34,814 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-037441-25 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardToronto Community Housing CorporationRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedFebruary 2, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application was dismissed as abandoned because neither party attended the hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- Decision against tenantJanuary 30, 2026
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tribunal found that the tenant substantially interfered with the landlord's reasonable enjoyment through abusive communications and refusing unit entry. Eviction was avoided after the tribunal granted a conditional order requiring the tenant to follow strict communication and access rules.
- The tenancy continues conditional upon the tenant complying with specified communication and unit entry rules until January 30, 2029 · to the landlord
LTB-L-018399-25 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardThe Corporation of the County of WellingtonRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantJanuary 29, 2026
- Maintenance issues
The tribunal adjourned the tenant's maintenance application to allow them to amend their pleadings with adequate particulars, making the adjournment peremptory on the tenant and ordering the tenant to pay $300 in costs to the landlord.
- Tenant ordered to pay costs to the Landlord for hearing preparation and attendance · $300 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyJanuary 29, 2026
- Personal use eviction
On consent of both parties, the previous order was cancelled and the tenancy was terminated effective May 31, 2026. The tenant was ordered to pay daily compensation of $73.11 from August 6, 2025 until vacating the unit.
- Arrears · to the landlord
LTB-L-011877-25 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyJanuary 29, 2026
- Substantial interference
- Safety concerns
- Whether the Act applies
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for safety impairment and substantial interference, but after the tribunal confirmed the Act applies, the parties settled. On consent, the tenancy is terminated effective July 31, 2026, subject to specific conduct and living conditions for the remainder of the tenancy.
- Terms for remainder of tenancy regarding contact restrictions, access limits, moving a basement camera, mail delivery, and internet access
- Tenancy terminated on consent effective July 31, 2026, with eviction enforcement permitted on or after August 1, 2026 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordJanuary 28, 2026$2,827 Deposit returned
- Personal use eviction
- Rent deposit disputes
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was settled on consent, with the tenancy ending on January 23, 2026. Following an adjudication on the disputed rent deposit, the landlord was ordered to pay the tenant $2,827.36 representing the return of the deposit plus interest.
- Deposit returned · $2,827
- Landlord shall return post-dated rent cheques to Tenant
Unit 310, 83 Redpath Avenue, Toronto
LTB-L-091756-25 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJanuary 27, 2026
- Lockout and illegal eviction
- Illegal entry
- Rent increase disputes
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenants' application for moving expenses, rent differential, and an administrative fine was dismissed. The tribunal found that the tenants failed to prove the landlord's conduct induced them to vacate the rental unit.
- The Tenants' application is dismissed.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 26, 2026
- Lockout and illegal eviction
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application regarding altered locks and illegal charges was dismissed because the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 23, 2026
- Illegal entry
- Vital services
- Tenant rights
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application was dismissed as abandoned after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 21, 2026
- Illegal entry
- Vital services
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenants' application alleging harassment, illegal entry, interference with reasonable enjoyment, and vital service issues was dismissed because neither party attended the hearing.
- The Tenants' application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord's grounds were not provedJanuary 21, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Breach of conditions
The tenant's motion to set aside an ex parte eviction order was granted because the earlier order it was based on had been cancelled on review. With no breach established, the eviction order was set aside and cannot be enforced.
- Order LTB-L-104035-25 is set aside and cannot be enforced
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · withdrawnJanuary 21, 2026
- Breach of conditions
The tribunal granted the tenants' request to withdraw their motion to set aside an earlier eviction order after they vacated the rental unit. The stay of the eviction order was lifted.
- The tenants' motion to set aside order LTB-L-056571-25 is withdrawn and the stay of the eviction order is lifted
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 20, 2026
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the scheduled hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- Decision against landlordJanuary 19, 2026$12,191 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
- Safety concerns
The Board found that the landlord breached its maintenance obligations by failing to take adequate steps to resolve an exterior leak and the resulting mould in the bedroom. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenant $12,190.68 in rent abatement and reimburse the $48 filing fee.
- Rent abatement · $12,191
- Filing fee · $48
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 19, 2026
- Maintenance issues
The tenant's maintenance application was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- No finding against either partyJanuary 19, 2026$3,000
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was resolved by a consent order. The tenancy was terminated on consent effective January 18, 2026, with the landlord ordered to pay $3,000.00 to the tenant upon delivery of vacant possession.
- Upon delivery of vacant possession of the unit on January 18, 2026, the Landlord shall pay the Tenant $3,000.00 · $3,000
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 19, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application alleging harassment and illegal charges was dismissed as abandoned because the tenant failed to attend the case conference on time.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- Decision against tenantJanuary 19, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The tenant's request to review an eviction order for rent arrears was denied because she failed to prove she was unable to participate in the original hearing. The original order terminating the tenancy was confirmed.
- The Tenant's request to review order LTB-L-027811-25 is denied, and the order is confirmed and remains unchanged.
- Decision against tenantJanuary 16, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Persistent late payment
The tribunal granted the landlord's review request to correct a clerical error in the rental unit address on an earlier eviction and arrears order. The tenant's request to vary the order to include a payment plan was denied.
- Arrears · to the landlord
- Order varied to correct the rental unit address · to the landlord
LTB-L-065380-25 · L1;L2Landlord and Tenant BoardLawrence Parktown Residences Inc.Read the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 16, 2026
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenants' application was dismissed after they failed to attend the scheduled videoconference case conference.
- The Tenants' application is dismissed due to non-attendance.
LTB-T-065869-25 · T2Landlord and Tenant BoardCheckered Field Consulting & Management Inc, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordJanuary 15, 2026$48 Filing fee
- Maintenance issues
- Tenant rights
- Substantial interference
The tribunal found that the landlord breached maintenance obligations regarding bathroom mould and substantially interfered with the tenant's reasonable enjoyment by failing to provide rent receipts. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenant $71.94 in rent abatement and filing fee reimbursement.
- Rent abatement · $7
- Rent abatement · $17
- Filing fee · $48
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 15, 2026
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application alleging harassment and substantial interference was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
LTB-T-032817-25 · T2Landlord and Tenant BoardDms, Sign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 13, 2026
- Maintenance issues
The tenants did not attend the scheduled hearing to pursue their maintenance application. The tribunal found the application had been abandoned and dismissed it.
- The Tenants’ application is dismissed.
LTB-T-035874-25 · T6Landlord and Tenant BoardProperty Link Management Services Inc., Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnJanuary 13, 2026
- Property damage
- Safety concerns
The landlord withdrew their application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for safety impairment and wilful damage. The Board consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The Landlord's application was withdrawn with the Board's consent and the file was closed.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · withdrawnJanuary 13, 2026
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant withdrew their application alleging harassment and substantial interference. The tribunal consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The tenant's application was withdrawn and the file is closed.
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsJanuary 13, 2026
- Property damage
- Safety concerns
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy based on an N7 notice alleging wilful damage. The tribunal dismissed the application because the notice did not allege any damage or wilful conduct.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy is dismissed due to an invalid N7 notice.
- Decision against landlordJanuary 13, 2026$299 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tribunal found the landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations regarding a broken dishwasher and substantially interfered with the tenant's reasonable enjoyment through improper demands and threats. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenant a rent abatement and reimburse the filing fee.
- Rent abatement · $299
- Filing fee · $53
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord's grounds were not provedJanuary 12, 2026
- Property damage
- Safety concerns
The landlord's application to evict the tenant for seriously impairing safety was dismissed. The tribunal found that the alleged flood and broken basement lock did not constitute a serious impairment of safety under the Residential Tenancies Act.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant is dismissed for failure to prove a serious impairment of safety.
- No finding against either partyJanuary 12, 2026
- Illegal act
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
- Safety concerns
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants for substantial interference, illegal acts, and safety concerns. The parties resolved the application on consent with conditions allowing the tenancy to continue.
- The tenancy continues on consent subject to behavioural and property conditions, enforceable under section 78 if breached.
- Decision against tenantJanuary 12, 2026
- Substantial interference
- Safety concerns
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant was granted due to substantial interference caused by rotting garbage and sewage accumulated in the rental unit. The tenant was ordered to move out by January 17, 2026, and to reimburse the landlord's $186 filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJanuary 9, 2026$1,780 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
- Property damage
- Rent deposit disputes
The landlord applied for rent arrears against a former tenant. The tribunal determined the former tenant was jointly and severally liable for all rent arrears and ordered payment of $7,161.38 after applying the rent deposit and interest.
- Deposit returned · $1,780
- Deposit returned · $45
- Arrears · $8,800 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJanuary 9, 2026
- Maintenance issues
The tenants' application for reimbursement of temporary accommodation costs was dismissed because they failed to notify the landlord or mitigate their losses before renting an Airbnb.
- Tenants' T6 application dismissed because they failed to mitigate losses under section 16
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsJanuary 8, 2026
- Substantial interference
- Safety concerns
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant was dismissed because the landlord failed to provide a valid certificate of service and served the notice of termination after the termination date had passed.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict is dismissed due to failure to comply with section 53(1) of O. Reg. 516/06 and late service of the notice.