Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
Jagger Benham
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Rulings, compared with the board
1.21× the board's rate against tenantsDecided against tenants more often than the board does on comparable applications — 1.21× the board's rate (95% interval 1.09–1.34), across 216 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 Withdrawn, settled and non-attendance dismissals are excluded.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 13 such dismissals of tenants' applications and 5 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 Applications withdrawn, settled or dismissed because nobody attended are excluded, as they are above.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 301–323 of 323- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJanuary 29, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenants' application alleging harassment, substantial interference, and failure to maintain the rental property was dismissed after the claims were found to be either time-barred, unproven, or addressed reasonably by the landlord.
- The Tenants' application alleging substantial interference, harassment, and maintenance breaches is dismissed for failure to prove allegations on a balance of probabilities.
- No finding against either partyJanuary 28, 2026$4,000 Damages
- Maintenance issues
- Lockout and illegal eviction
- Illegal entry
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's applications regarding maintenance, illegal entry, lock changes, and harassment were resolved through a consent order. The landlord agreed to pay the tenant $4,000.00 in two installments, and both parties confirmed the tenancy ended on February 24, 2025.
- Damages · $4,000
LTB-T-049635-25 · T2;T6Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordLandlord's application dismissed · not provedJanuary 27, 2026$5,000 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
The tribunal denied the landlord's review request and confirmed an earlier order requiring the landlord to pay a $5,000 rent abatement. The abatement was awarded due to the landlord's failure to effectively repair a water leak in the ceiling.
- Rent abatement · $5,000
- The landlord's request to review order LTB-T-037244-22 is denied
- Decision against landlordJanuary 27, 2026$14,220 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tenant applied alleging that the purchaser gave a notice of termination in bad faith. The tribunal found the purchaser did not occupy the unit within a reasonable time and advertised it for rent, ordering the purchaser to pay the tenant $14,821.30 for rent differential, moving expenses, and filing costs.
- Damages · $14,220
- Damages · $400
- Filing fee · $201
LTB-T-061654-22 · T5Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJanuary 23, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Illegal entry
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant applied for remedies alleging maintenance issues, harassment, illegal entry, and substantial interference with reasonable enjoyment. The tribunal dismissed the application after finding the tenant did not prove the allegations on a balance of probabilities.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as unproven.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 21, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant did not attend the hearing to support their application. As a result, the tribunal considered the application abandoned and dismissed it.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 19, 2026
- Maintenance issues
The tenant's maintenance application was dismissed as abandoned because neither party attended the hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed due to non-attendance.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · withdrawnJanuary 15, 2026
- Maintenance issues
The tenant withdrew their maintenance application with prejudice at the hearing, and the Board closed the file.
- The Tenant's application was withdrawn with prejudice and the file closed.
- Decision against tenantJanuary 15, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Property damage
- Utility costs
The landlord applied to recover rent compensation, utility costs, and repair costs for damage from the former tenants. The tribunal ordered the former tenants to pay $4,301.65 for rent, property damage, and the application filing fee.
- Arrears · $3,065 · to the landlord
- Damages · $1,051 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 15, 2026
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenants did not attend the hearing to support their tenant rights application. The application was deemed abandoned and dismissed.
- The Tenants' application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance.
LTB-T-035477-25 · T2Landlord and Tenant BoardArkink Farms Inc., Sign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantJanuary 13, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Tenant agreed termination
The landlord's application was granted. The former tenant was ordered to pay $2,026.54 in rent arrears and daily compensation plus $186.00 in application filing costs.
- Arrears · $2,027 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJanuary 9, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application alleging substantial interference with reasonable enjoyment was dismissed. The tribunal found that the landlord acted reasonably by immediately sending contractors to repair ceiling damage caused by a third-party contractor on a neighbouring property.
- The Tenant's application alleging substantial interference is dismissed as not proved.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJanuary 9, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant did not attend the hearing, so the Board treated the application as abandoned and dismissed it.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed.
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJanuary 8, 2026
- Maintenance issues
The tenants' maintenance application regarding an air conditioning failure was dismissed. The tribunal found that the landlord responded reasonably to the breakdown and did not breach its maintenance obligations.
- The Tenants' T6 application is dismissed as the Tenants did not prove on a balance of probabilities that the Landlord breached maintenance standards under section 20(1) of the Act.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnJanuary 8, 2026
- Property damage
- Illegal act
- Unauthorized occupants
- Substantial interference
- Safety concerns
The landlord withdrew the application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant. The tribunal consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The Landlord's application was withdrawn with the consent of the Board and the file was closed.
- No finding against either partyJanuary 7, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Breach of conditions
The parties consented to set aside an earlier eviction order and established a monthly payment plan for the tenant to pay $3,277.00 in rent arrears and costs.
- Arrears · $3,277 · to the landlord
- The Tenant's motion to set aside order LTB-L-048936-25 is granted
- Decision against landlordJanuary 7, 2026$1,995 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
The tribunal found that the landlord failed to meet maintenance obligations by not addressing persistent roof and ceiling leaks in a timely or reasonable manner. The landlord was ordered to pay a rent abatement and reimburse the tenants' filing fee.
- Rent abatement · $1,995
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against tenantJanuary 6, 2026$23 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 arrears and costs or vacate the rental unit by September 2, 2023.
- Deposit returned · $23
- Arrears · $2,244 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJanuary 6, 2026
- Property damage
- Utility costs
The landlord applied for compensation for utility costs and property damage after the tenancy ended. The tribunal granted the application and ordered the former tenant to pay $14,187.44 for damages, unpaid utilities, and the application fee.
- Damages · $13,894 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred for unpaid water and sewer utility costs · $108 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJanuary 6, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Utility costs
The tribunal ordered the former tenant to pay the landlord $17,341.41 for outstanding rent, unpaid utility costs, and the application filing fee.
- Arrears · $13,214 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses for unpaid utility costs · $3,941 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJanuary 5, 2026
- Property damage
The tribunal ordered the former tenants to pay the landlords $1,141.30 in repair costs for water damage, plus $201.00 to reimburse the application filing fee.
- Damages · $1,141 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $201 · to the landlord
LTB-L-030072-25 · L10Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantJanuary 5, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal ordered the former tenant to pay $662.00 in rent arrears and $186.00 to reimburse the landlord's application filing fee.
- Arrears · $662 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-028862-25 · L10Landlord and Tenant BoardCastle Arms Non-Profit Apartment CorporationRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantJanuary 5, 2026
- Illegal act
The tribunal granted the landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant based on illegal acts, specifically multiple thefts and break-ins within the residential complex. The tenant was also ordered to reimburse the landlord's application filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord