Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
Douglas Malanka
MemberLandlord and Tenant BoardOntarioBeta
Rulings, compared with the board
About the board's rate against tenantsDecided against tenants about as often as the board does on comparable applications, across 25 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 Withdrawn, settled and non-attendance dismissals are excluded.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 23, 2026$200 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant applied for the return of a key deposit that was not refunded after vacating the unit. The tribunal ordered the landlord to pay the tenant $200.00 for the retained key deposit plus $48.00 for the application filing fee.
- Deposit returned · $200
- Filing fee · $48
Room A, 155 University Avenue East, Waterloo
LTB-T-096524-25 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardHRS Property Management, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJune 23, 2026
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application for the return of their last month's rent deposit was dismissed. The tribunal found that the tenant gave insufficient notice to terminate the tenancy and the landlord properly applied the deposit towards rent after making reasonable efforts to mitigate losses.
- Decision against landlordJune 17, 2026$2,290 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal ordered the landlord to pay the tenant $2,676.35 for an illegally collected damage deposit, an unreturned key deposit, unpaid interest on the rent deposit, and application costs.
- Deposit returned · $2,290
- Deposit returned · $200
- Deposit returned · $138
- Filing fee · $48
- 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 because the tenant did not attend the hearing and the application was found abandoned. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · outside the board's jurisdictionJune 12, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
- Whether the Act applies
The tenant's application was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because the rental accommodation was exempt from the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
- The tenant's application is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction under section 5(i) of the Act.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 11, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application alleging the landlord collected or retained money illegally was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned because the Tenant did not attend the hearing. · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordJune 10, 2026$250
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal ordered the landlords to pay the tenants $498.00 for an illegal guest fee, an improperly retained last month's rent deposit, a key deposit, and application filing costs.
- Deposit returned · $200
- Deposit returned · $200
- Filing fee · $48
- Illegal guest or occupant fee collected · $250
LTB-T-081011-25 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 8, 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 T1 application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · outside the board's jurisdictionJune 8, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
- Whether the Act applies
The tenant applied for a determination that the landlord collected or retained money illegally. The tribunal dismissed the application because the living accommodation is exempt from the Residential Tenancies Act due to shared kitchen facilities with the owner.
- The tenant's application is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction under section 5(i) of the Act. · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordJune 8, 2026$2,100 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal ordered the landlord to return the tenant's last month's rent deposit, key deposit, and accrued interest, as well as reimburse the filing fee. The tenant's claim for bad faith damages was dismissed as unavailable under a T1 application.
- Deposit returned · $2,100
- Deposit returned · $200
- Deposit returned · $55
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against landlordJune 4, 2026$5,000 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal found that the landlord unlawfully withheld deposits and rent following an agreed-upon early termination. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenants $3,198.00, representing the retained deposits, unused rent, and filing fee reimbursement.
- Illegal rent refunded · $1,750
- Deposit returned · $5,000
- Deposit returned · $400
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against landlordJune 2, 2026$205 Deposit returned
- Bad faith eviction
- Rent increase disputes
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal ordered the landlord to pay the tenant accrued interest on the last month's rent deposit plus the application filing fee. The tenant's claims for illegal rent increases and bad faith eviction were dismissed due to statutory time limits and improper application type.
- Deposit returned · $205
- Filing fee · $53
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJune 1, 2026
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant applied for the return of a last month's rent deposit after moving out early. The tribunal dismissed the application, finding the tenant had agreed to a fixed-term tenancy and failed to provide lawful notice.
- The tenant's application to recover the last month's rent deposit is dismissed on the merits. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · withdrawnJune 1, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant withdrew their maintenance and rights applications after reaching a settlement agreement with the landlord. The file is closed.
- Decision against landlordMay 28, 2026$2,300 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal found that the landlords illegally collected a $2,000 damage deposit and unlawfully retained a $300 key deposit. The landlords were ordered to return the $2,300 in deposits and reimburse the tenants' $48 filing fee.
- Deposit returned · $2,300
- Filing fee · $48
LTB-T-077448-25 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMay 28, 2026
- Rent reduction
The tenants' application for a rent reduction regarding temporarily closed building amenities following a fire and an alleged missing storage locker was dismissed.
- The tenants' T3 application for a rent reduction is dismissed on the merits. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 27, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application alleging illegal collection or retention of money was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- The tenant's T1 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 27, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's T1 application for a rebate of illegally collected or retained money was dismissed as abandoned after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMay 27, 2026
- Illegal entry
- Rent reduction
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenants' application alleging substantial interference with reasonable enjoyment, illegal entry, and harassment due to balcony replacement construction was dismissed. The tribunal determined that the disruption was not unreasonable under the circumstances and no statutory breach was established.
- Decision against landlordApril 27, 2026$5,817 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal found that the landlord illegally retained funds after refusing to provide vacant possession of the rental unit. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenant $5,816.90.
- Deposit returned · $5,817
Unit 501, 1040 The Queensway, Toronto
LTB-T-077681-24 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardRoyal York Property Management, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordMarch 25, 2026$4,000 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal found that the landlord issued a Notice of Termination in bad faith and ordered the landlord to pay compensation and expenses to the tenant.
- Damages · $945
- Damages · $4,000
- Filing fee · $48
3157 Bethune Avenue, Fort Erie
LTB-T-032615-25 · T5Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordMarch 24, 2026$7,000 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal determined that the landlord issued a notice of termination for personal use in bad faith, as the landlord did not move into the unit and instead renovated and sold it. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenants $14,592.20 in rent difference, moving and storage expenses, general compensation, and filing fees.
- Damages · $2,697
- Damages · $4,847
- Damages · $7,000
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against landlordFebruary 27, 2026$4,050 Illegal rent refunded
- Rent increase disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal determined the rental unit is subject to rent control and ordered the landlord to pay the tenant $4,692.00 for illegal rent increases, improper furnace and air conditioner rental fees, and filing fee reimbursement.
- Illegal rent refunded · $4,050
- Filing fee · $48
- Tenant's share for the rental furnace and air conditioner illegally collected · $594
- Decision against landlordFebruary 27, 2026$1,000 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenants' application was granted and the landlords were ordered to return $1,000.00 of the last month's rent deposit plus the application filing fee.
- Deposit returned · $1,000
- Filing fee · $48
414 White Arctic Avenue, Ottawa
LTB-T-044952-25 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedFebruary 12, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tenants applied for compensation claiming the landlords gave an N12 notice of termination for personal use in bad faith. The tribunal dismissed the application, finding that the landlord initially moved into the unit in good faith and only sold it due to unforeseen financial issues arising from a marital breakdown.
- The Tenants' application is dismissed because bad faith was not proved.
LTB-T-063018-23 · T5Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordFebruary 10, 2026$200 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application was granted in part, with the landlord ordered to return a $200 key deposit plus filing costs. The tenant's claim regarding unpaid administrative and NSF fees was dismissed.
- Deposit returned · $200
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against landlordFebruary 9, 2026$2,363 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The Landlord was ordered to pay the Tenant $3,597.02 for failing to pay required N12 compensation and unlawfully withholding part of the last month's rent deposit.
- Damages · $2,363
- Deposit returned · $1,181
- Filing fee · $53
Upper, 49 Reigate Avenue, Brampton
LTB-T-095012-24 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardHonest Home Buyers, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordFebruary 6, 2026$250 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal found that the landlord unlawfully retained the tenants' $250.00 key deposit after the keys were returned. The landlord was ordered to return the deposit and reimburse the tenants' filing fee.
- Deposit returned · $250
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against landlordFebruary 3, 2026$333 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
The tenant applied for maintenance remedies regarding a broken door buzzer. The tribunal found the landlords breached their maintenance obligations and ordered them to repair or replace the intercom system, pay a $333.32 rent abatement, and reimburse the tenant's filing fee.
- Repair order
- Rent abatement · $333
- Filing fee · $53
- Monthly rent deduction authorized starting March 2026 if repair is not completed by February 14, 2026. · $15
Unit 309, 118 Beech Street, Ottawa
LTB-T-100671-24 · T6Landlord and Tenant BoardKatasa Groupe, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 23, 2026
- Bad faith eviction
The tenants' application alleging a bad faith notice of termination was dismissed as abandoned after they failed to attend the hearing.
- The Tenants' application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- Decision against landlordJanuary 21, 2026$500 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
- Whether the Act applies
The tribunal found that the Residential Tenancies Act applied to the tenant's stay at the inn and determined that the landlord illegally collected a security deposit and a cleaning fee. The landlord was ordered to repay $648 to the tenant, including application fees.
- Deposit returned · $500
- Filing fee · $48
- illegal cleaning fee · $100
- Decision against landlordJanuary 14, 2026$900 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal ordered the landlord to return the tenant's $900.00 rent deposit and reimburse the application filing fee. The parties had agreed to terminate the tenancy early, and the tenant had already paid rent for the final month.
- Deposit returned · $900
- Filing fee · $48
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 13, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application alleging the landlord collected or retained money illegally was dismissed after the tenant did not 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 9, 2026
- Rent reduction
The tenants did not attend the hearing, and the tribunal dismissed their application for a rent reduction as abandoned. The landlord's request for hearing preparation costs was also denied.
- Landlord's application for costs to prepare for the hearing is dismissed.
- Tenants' application for a rent reduction is dismissed due to non-attendance.
LTB-T-099419-24 · T3Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF)