Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
E. Patrick Shea
Vice ChairLandlord 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 20 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 Withdrawn, settled and non-attendance dismissals are excluded.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
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · settled by agreementJune 25, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Renovation and demolition
- Safety concerns
The landlord and tenant settled the matter on consent. The landlord withdrew the termination notices, and the tenant agreed to pay $1,100.00 in arrears by August 15, 2026.
- Arrears · $1,100 · to the landlord
- The landlord withdrew the N13 and N7 notices of termination on consent
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnJune 25, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord withdrew the application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant at the hearing.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 18, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application regarding maintenance and substantial interference was dismissed after 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
LTB-T-005587-26 · T6;T2Landlord and Tenant BoardKingston & Frontenac Housing CorpRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordJune 3, 2026$10,000 Damages
- Renovation and demolition
- Bad faith eviction
The landlord's request to review a previous order was denied, confirming that the landlord served an N13 notice in bad faith by mischaracterizing a renovation as a demolition to avoid offering a right of first refusal. The landlord remains liable for general compensation and a rent abatement, and must allow the tenants to reoccupy the unit upon completion of renovations.
- Damages · $10,000
- Rent abatement
- Landlord must allow the tenants to reoccupy the rental unit once renovations are completed
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · settled by agreementJune 3, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Breach of conditions
The tribunal granted a review of a previous order and issued a new order on consent establishing a payment schedule for rent arrears. The landlord's enforcement application was dismissed as moot.
- Arrears · $15,569 · to the landlord
- The landlord's section 78 application is dismissed following the consensual setting aside of the underlying consent order.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nothing left to decideJune 3, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
On a Board-initiated review, the previous consent order was set aside and the parties agreed on consent to a new payment plan for rent arrears totaling $15,568.84. The landlord's section 78 compliance application was dismissed as moot.
- Arrears · $15,569 · to the landlord
- Review granted and the May 13, 2025 consent order is set aside on consent
- Landlord's section 78 application (LTB-L-030599-26) dismissed
- No finding against either partyJune 3, 2026
- Tenant agreed termination
- Breach of conditions
The tribunal granted the review on consent of both parties, agreeing to terminate the tenancy on August 31, 2026.
LTB-L-005818-26 · L4Landlord and Tenant BoardCentretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation CCOCRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMay 19, 2026
The landlord withdrew their application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants. The tribunal consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The landlord's application was withdrawn and the file is closed.
- No finding against either partyMay 12, 2026$3,000 Damages
- Maintenance issues
- Tenant rights
- Illegal charges or collection
The parties attended the hearing and consented to an order requiring the landlord to pay $3,000.00 in general compensation to the tenant.
- Damages · $3,000
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedApril 30, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application regarding illegally collected or retained money was dismissed because neither party attended the hearing.
- The tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyApril 17, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The parties reached a consensual settlement where the tenant agreed to pay the landlord $8,500.00 without any admission of liability to resolve all issues. Both parties also agreed not to make social media posts regarding the tenancy or the order.
- The tenant shall pay the landlord $8,500.00 without admission of liability to resolve all issues between the parties · $8,500 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyApril 17, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and the tenants agreed to a consent order resolving all outstanding issues between them. The tenants agreed to pay the landlord $8,500.00 without admission of liability, and both parties agreed to refrain from making social media posts regarding the tenancy.
- Neither party shall make any social media posts concerning the tenancy or this order
- Tenants shall pay the landlord $8,500.00 without admission of liability in full resolution of all issues relating to the tenancy · $8,500 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnApril 14, 2026
The landlord withdrew its application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant. The tribunal consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant was withdrawn and the file closed.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnApril 14, 2026
The landlord requested to withdraw its application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant. The tribunal permitted the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant is withdrawn and the file is closed.
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsMarch 26, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to end the tenancy for personal use was dismissed because the notice of termination did not end the tenancy at the end of the term. The tenants were ordered to repay the compensation previously provided by the landlord.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants is dismissed.
- The tenants shall repay the compensation paid to them by the landlord. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 26, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for personal use. At the hearing, the landlord and the tenants reached a consent agreement to terminate the tenancy effective July 31, 2026.
- Arrears · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsMarch 26, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for personal use was dismissed because the landlord failed to pay the required compensation and did not file an affidavit or declaration.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy is dismissed for failure to pay compensation and file the required affidavit.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMarch 26, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord requested to withdraw its application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent. The tribunal granted the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and collect rent arrears was withdrawn at the landlord's request.
LTB-L-051637-22 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardThe Participation House (Campbell Court)Read the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · a procedural barMarch 13, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent was administratively dismissed after the landlord failed to contact the tribunal as directed.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant for non-payment of rent is dismissed.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · a procedural barMarch 13, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for non-payment of rent was administratively dismissed after the landlord failed to contact the tribunal as directed.
- The Landlord's application is administratively dismissed and the file is closed.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedMarch 13, 2026
- Substantial interference
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy was administratively dismissed after the landlord failed to contact the tribunal.
- The landlord's application was administratively dismissed and the file closed
- Decision against tenantMarch 12, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application was granted. The tribunal terminated the tenancy for non-payment of rent and ordered eviction unless the tenants pay the arrears to void the order.
- Arrears · $41,539 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation of $69.92 per day starting March 10, 2026 until the tenants vacate · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · a procedural barMarch 6, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Tenant rights
The tenant's application for compensation was dismissed after the tenant failed to comply with an interim order requiring the payment of rent.
- The tenant's application is dismissed for failure to comply with an interim rent payment order.
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsMarch 6, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Maintenance issues
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant for non-payment of rent was dismissed. The landlord failed to comply with an interim order requiring an inspection or engineering report regarding serious disrepair in the rental unit.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant is dismissed under subsection 201(3) of the Act for failure to comply with tribunal directions.
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMarch 4, 2026
- Bad faith eviction
The tenant's application alleging that the landlord gave a notice of termination in bad faith was dismissed. The tribunal found that the landlord had moved into the unit and genuinely intended to occupy it.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed.
- Decision against landlordTenant's application dismissed · not provedFebruary 25, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Maintenance issues
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
- Utility costs
The tribunal ordered the landlord to replace all windows in the rental unit by April 30, 2026, and granted retroactive and ongoing rent abatements to the tenants for unresolved maintenance issues. The landlord's non-payment application was adjourned to allow the parties to calculate net rent owed.
- Repair order
- Rent abatement
- Landlord's application LTB-L-033387-24 adjourned pending the parties' calculation and payment of arrears after applying abatements
- Tenants' application LTB-T-043002-23 dismissed because claims regarding deposit interest accounting and air conditioning electricity recovery fees were not proved
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord was in serious breachJanuary 28, 2026$2,862
- Non-payment of rent
- Rent deposit disputes
- Utility costs
The landlord's application to evict the tenant for non-payment of rent was dismissed because the landlord collected an illegal rent deposit. The tribunal ordered the landlord to reimburse the tenant $2,861.97 for utility expenses and return any rent deposit held in excess of one month's rent.
- Deposit returned
- The Landlord's L1 application to terminate the tenancy and evict for non-payment of rent is dismissed.
- The Landlord shall pay $2,861.97 to the Tenant for utility expenses. · $2,862
- Decision against landlordJanuary 28, 2026$1,000 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
- Substantial interference
The tribunal found that the landlords failed to timely address mould and cosmetic flooring issues in the rental unit. The landlords were ordered to pay the tenant a $1,000.00 rent abatement.
- Rent abatement · $1,000
Unit 1, 171 Varsity Road, Toronto
LTB-T-028949-22 · T6Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 27, 2026
- Personal use eviction
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for personal use. Neither party attended the hearing, so the tribunal found the application abandoned and dismissed it.
- The landlord's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
LTB-L-096127-24 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyJanuary 23, 2026$490 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
The tenants applied for an order regarding the landlord's maintenance obligations. The parties attended the hearing and agreed to a consent order requiring the landlord to pay a rent abatement and filing costs.
- Rent abatement · $490
- Filing fee · $48
- No finding against either partyJanuary 20, 2026$1,503
- Illegal charges or collection
The parties consented to an order requiring the landlord to pay $1,503.40 to the tenants.
- The Landlord shall pay $1,503.40 to the Tenants · $1,503
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJanuary 9, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Whether the Act applies
The tenant brought a motion to set aside an eviction order, arguing that their discharged bankruptcy released them from having to pay rent arrears to reinstate the tenancy. The tribunal dismissed the motion but delayed lifting the stay of eviction until April 30, 2026.
- The Tenant's motion under section 74(11) to set aside the Hearing Order is dismissed.
- The stay of the Hearing Order is lifted on April 30, 2026, allowing the eviction to proceed after that date. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 9, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict for non-payment of rent was dismissed because the landlord did not attend the hearing.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed.