Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
Dawn Sullivan
Vice ChairLandlord and Tenant BoardOntarioBeta
Rulings, compared with the board
1.45× the board's rate against tenantsDecided against tenants more often than the board does on comparable applications — 1.45× the board's rate (95% interval 1.15–1.76), across 42 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 Withdrawn, settled and non-attendance dismissals are excluded.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
Too few dismissals to compareFewer than 5 such dismissals have been processed for one or both sides, which is too few to compare them.
Orders
- Decision against landlordJune 8, 2026$48 Filing fee
- Substantial interference
- Safety concerns
The tribunal found that the landlord substantially interfered with the tenants' reasonable enjoyment by failing to clean or address excessive dust in the underground parking garage. The tenancy was declared terminated and the landlord was ordered to reimburse the tenants' application filing fee.
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 1, 2026
- Lockout and illegal eviction
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application regarding an alleged illegal retention of a rent deposit was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the hearing. The tribunal found the application frivolous and ordered the tenant to pay $200 in representation costs.
- The tenant shall pay $200.00 for hearing preparation and attendance costs. · $200 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordMay 29, 2026$100 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal found that the landlord illegally retained the tenant's $100 key deposit for cleaning costs. The landlord was ordered to return the deposit and reimburse the tenant's filing fee.
- Deposit returned · $100
- Filing fee · $48
- No finding against either partyMay 28, 2026$2,000
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application regarding money collected or retained illegally was resolved by a consent order. The landlord agreed to pay the tenant $2,000.00 in scheduled installments.
- The landlord shall pay the tenant $2,000.00 in monthly installments on consent. · $2,000
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 28, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal dismissed the tenant's application because the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to the Tenant's failure to attend the hearing. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 22, 2026
- Maintenance issues
The tenant's maintenance application was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the scheduled hearing.
- The tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · outside the board's jurisdictionMay 22, 2026
- Unauthorized occupants
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
- Whether the Act applies
The tenant's application alleging harassment and substantial interference was dismissed because a previous order determined the applicant is an unauthorized occupant with no legal standing before the Board.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 22, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Illegal entry
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application concerning maintenance, illegal entry, substantial interference, and harassment was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- No finding against either partyMay 21, 2026$500
- Maintenance issues
- Vital services
The tenant's applications regarding vital services and maintenance were resolved through a mutual consent agreement. The landlord agreed to pay the tenant $500.00, which the tenant was authorized to deduct from the June 2026 rent.
- The landlord shall pay the tenant $500.00, which the tenant is authorized to deduct from June 2026 rent pursuant to the consent agreement · $500
- Decision against landlordMay 8, 2026$10,000 Damages
- Lockout and illegal eviction
- Tenant rights
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tribunal found that the landlord illegally locked the tenant out of the rental unit, disposed of the tenant's personal property, and failed to provide 72 hours to retrieve belongings. The landlord was ordered to pay $19,741.00 in damages to the tenant, return remaining property, and pay a $5,000.00 administrative fine to the Board.
- Damages · $10,000
- Damages · $2,741
- Damages · $7,000
- Fine · $5,000
- Landlord ordered to return property in her possession or control to the tenant
- Findings both waysMay 1, 2026$2,400 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
- Maintenance issues
- Vital services
The tribunal terminated the tenancy and ordered eviction and rent arrears against the tenants, but also found the landlords breached their maintenance obligations and awarded the tenants a rent abatement and compensation totaling $2,038.12.
- Rent abatement · $2,038
- Deposit returned · $103
- Deposit returned · $2,400
- Arrears · $25,185 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation starting April 25, 2026 · $79 · to the landlord
LTB-L-025660-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantApril 23, 2026
- Substantial interference
The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy was granted due to substantial interference, specifically the tenant repeatedly leaving dog feces on the balcony in violation of condominium rules. The tenant was ordered to vacate and reimburse the landlord's $186 filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantApril 15, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal terminated the tenancy and ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears and application costs due to substantial non-payment of rent. Relief from eviction was denied as the tenant had no ability to pay.
- Arrears · $27,361 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation of $96.99 for use of the unit from April 14, 2026 until the tenant vacates · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantApril 14, 2026$2,500 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
- Property damage
- Safety concerns
- Utility costs
The tribunal terminated the tenancy and ordered the tenants evicted due to rent arrears, wilful property damage, seriously impairing safety, and unpaid utilities. The tenants were ordered to pay the outstanding arrears and expenses.
- Deposit returned · $2,500
- Deposit returned · $20
- Arrears · $8,568 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Reimbursement of bank charges for returned NSF cheques · $80 · to the landlord
- Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for unpaid utilities · $1,283 · to the landlord
LTB-L-018783-26 · L1;L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantFebruary 27, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted. The tenancy was terminated and the tenant was ordered to pay rent arrears and the application filing fee, or pay the specified amount to void the eviction.
- Arrears · $50,709 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the rental unit until vacated · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 27, 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 and the tenant evicted unless the tenant pays the required arrears and costs to void the order.
- Arrears · $1,084 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation from February 19, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $62 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 27, 2026$838 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 amounts, and ordered the tenant to pay arrears and costs.
- Deposit returned · $838
- Deposit returned · $26
- Arrears · $7,691 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the rental unit starting February 19, 2026 · $55 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nothing left to decideFebruary 26, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was discontinued because the tenant paid all arrears, additional rent, and the application fee prior to the hearing.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant is discontinued because the Tenant paid all arrears, additional rent, and the filing fee prior to the hearing.
- Decision against tenantFebruary 26, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to evict the tenant and collect rent arrears. The tribunal terminated the tenancy, gave the tenant the opportunity to void the order by paying what was owed, and ordered payment of outstanding rent and application costs.
- Arrears · $1,485 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation starting February 19, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $16 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 26, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to evict the tenant for non-payment of rent. The tribunal granted conditional relief from eviction, ordering the tenant to pay $3,338.31 in rent arrears and application costs under a payment plan.
- Arrears · $3,152 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 26, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to end the tenancy for non-payment of rent was granted. The tenant was ordered to pay the outstanding rent arrears and application fee or vacate the rental unit.
- Arrears · $6,710 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-103747-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardBDO Canada Ltd Receiver of 1000000152 Ont Inc c/o Richmond Advisory Services IncRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantFebruary 25, 2026$2,323 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants due to rent arrears. The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated and ordered the tenants to pay the outstanding arrears and costs, subject to the tenants' right to void the order by paying the required amounts.
- Deposit returned · $2,323
- Deposit returned · $7
- Arrears · $6,930 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 25, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for non-payment of rent. The tribunal terminated the tenancy and ordered the tenant to pay outstanding arrears and compensation unless voided.
- Arrears · $8,495 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the unit starting February 19, 2026 · $78 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 25, 2026$3,500 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
- Maintenance issues
The Landlords applied to evict the Tenants and collect rent arrears. The Landlord and Tenant Board granted the application, ordering the tenancy terminated unless the Tenants pay the outstanding amount by March 8, 2026.
- Deposit returned · $3,500
- Deposit returned · $71
- Arrears · $15,611 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-104336-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyFebruary 25, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application for rent arrears and eviction was resolved through a consent order. The tenant agreed to pay $4,086.21 in rent arrears and costs according to a set payment schedule.
- Arrears · $4,086 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 25, 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 arrears and costs or vacate the rental unit by March 8, 2026, though the eviction can be voided if paid in full.
- Arrears · $289 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use of the unit starting February 19, 2026 until the tenant moves out · $3 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 24, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to evict the tenant for rent arrears was denied on condition that the tenant pays $1,613.49 in arrears and costs over a 12-month payment plan.
- Arrears · $1,427 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedFebruary 24, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was dismissed as abandoned because neither party attended the hearing.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- Decision against landlordFebruary 24, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for non-payment of rent. The tribunal refused eviction because only $3.10 in rent remained outstanding, ordering the tenant to pay the $3.10 balance plus the application filing fee.
- Arrears · $3 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 24, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal ordered the tenancy terminated and evicted the tenants for non-payment of rent unless they void the order by paying the arrears. The tenants were ordered to pay the landlord the outstanding arrears and the application fee.
- Arrears · $1,050 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnFebruary 24, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord withdrew its application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent. The tribunal consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The landlord's application was withdrawn and the file is closed.
- Decision against tenantFebruary 24, 2026$48 Deposit returned
- 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 and the tenant evicted unless the tenant pays the required arrears and costs to void the order.
- Deposit returned · $48
- Arrears · $2,350 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 23, 2026$37 Deposit returned
- 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 March 6, 2026, with an option to void the eviction by paying the required amount.
- Deposit returned · $37
- Arrears · $18 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantFebruary 23, 2026$1,995 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted. The tenancy was terminated for non-payment of rent, with eviction ordered unless the tenants pay the arrears and costs by the specified date.
- Deposit returned · $17
- Deposit returned · $1,995
- Arrears · $7,166 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Reimbursement of bank and administrative charges for NSF cheques · $80 · to the landlord
LTB-L-103751-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardWilliams & McDaniel Property ManagementRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedFebruary 6, 2026
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application claiming harassment and substantial interference was dismissed. The tribunal found that the landlord acted reasonably and within its rights when pursuing enforcement proceedings.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as the Landlord's conduct in enforcing their rights was not shown to be improper or unreasonable.
- Decision against landlordFebruary 5, 2026$48 Filing fee
- Maintenance issues
- Utility costs
The tribunal found that the landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations regarding defective windows. The landlord was ordered to repair the windows, prohibited from increasing rent until repairs are finished, and ordered to reimburse the tenant's filing fee.
- Repair order
- Filing fee · $48
- The landlord shall not increase rent for the rental unit until the work necessary to fix the windows is completed
- Decision against landlordFebruary 3, 2026$48 Filing fee
- Maintenance issues
- Breach of conditions
The tribunal found that the landlord breached maintenance obligations by failing to repair the air conditioning unit. The landlord was ordered to repair or replace the unit by May 29, 2026, and to reimburse the tenant's filing fee.
- Repair order
- Filing fee · $48
- If the Landlord does not repair or replace the AC unit by May 29, 2026, the Tenant is authorized to complete the work and deduct the cost from rent.
- Findings both waysTenant's application dismissed · not provedJanuary 27, 2026$2,090 Rent abatement
- Non-payment of rent
- Maintenance issues
- Illegal entry
- Vital services
- Substantial interference
The landlord's application to evict for non-payment of rent was conditionally denied under a payment plan for $8,248 in arrears and costs. The tenants' maintenance application was partially granted, awarding $2,090 in rent abatement plus repair orders, while their tenant-rights application was dismissed.
- Rent abatement · $2,090
- Filing fee · $48
- Repair order
- Repair order
- Arrears · $10,200 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Tenants' T2 application dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsJanuary 26, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Rent deposit disputes
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants for non-payment of rent. The tribunal found that the lawful monthly rent was $3,000.00, rendering the notice of termination invalid, and dismissed the landlord's application.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenants is dismissed because the N4 notice was invalid.
- Decision against tenantJanuary 19, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted, terminating the tenancy for non-payment of rent unless the tenant pays $1,782.78 by January 31, 2026 to void the eviction.
- Arrears · $1,572 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- NSF administration and bank charges · $25 · to the landlord
LTB-L-087732-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSkyline Real Estate Holdings Inc., C/O Skyline LivingRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJanuary 19, 2026
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application alleging substantial interference with reasonable enjoyment and harassment was dismissed. The tribunal found that the tenant failed to prove the noise levels were unreasonable or that the landlord engaged in harassment.
- The Tenant's application alleging substantial interference and harassment is dismissed as not proved.
- Decision against tenantJanuary 19, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted. The tenants were ordered to pay $3,906.75 in rent arrears and $186.00 for the application filing fee, and the tenancy was terminated effective the date the tenants vacated.
- Arrears · $3,907 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJanuary 16, 2026$1,600 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted. The Board terminated the tenancy for non-payment of rent and ordered eviction unless the tenants pay the outstanding arrears and costs to void the order.
- Deposit returned · $1,600
- Deposit returned · $27
- Arrears · $6,821 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation of $52.60 per day from January 9, 2026 until the tenants vacate · to the landlord
LTB-L-092459-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyJanuary 16, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants due to rent arrears. The parties resolved the application on consent, agreeing to an order terminating the tenancy unless the tenants pay the outstanding amounts by January 31, 2026.
- Arrears · $5,020 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Reimbursement for NSF bank charges and administration fees · $120 · to the landlord
LTB-L-088149-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSkyline Real Estate Holdings Inc., C/O Skyline LivingRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantJanuary 15, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to evict the tenant for non-payment of rent. The tribunal ordered the tenant to pay $20,686.00 in arrears and costs under a payment plan, denying eviction conditional on compliance.
- Arrears · $20,500 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJanuary 15, 2026$38 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and collect rent arrears. The tribunal terminated the tenancy as of the date the tenants vacated and ordered them to pay the remaining arrears and application fee after crediting their rent deposit and interest.
- Deposit returned · $38
- Arrears · $2,536 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-092498-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardPhoenix Rising Property Management Inc.Read the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nothing left to decideJanuary 14, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants was discontinued after the tenants paid all rent arrears and the application 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.
- Decision against tenantJanuary 14, 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 arrears and filing fee or vacate the rental unit by January 25, 2026.
- Arrears · $10,328 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation starting January 9, 2026 until the unit is vacated · $66 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJanuary 13, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted and the tenancy was ordered terminated due to rent arrears. The tenant was ordered to pay the arrears and filing fee, with the option to void the eviction by paying the required amount by January 24, 2026.
- Arrears · $9,692 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · outside the board's jurisdictionJanuary 6, 2026
- Lockout and illegal eviction
- Illegal entry
- Substantial interference
- Whether the Act applies
The tenant's application was dismissed because the rental accommodation is exempt from the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. The tenant rented a room in the landlord's home and shared a kitchen and bathroom with the landlord.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction under section 5(i) of the Act.