Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
John Russett
Hearings OfficerLandlord and Tenant BoardOntarioBeta
Rulings, compared with the board
0.07× the board's rate against tenantsDecided against tenants less often than the board does on comparable applications — 0.07× the board's rate (95% interval 0.00–0.19), across 238 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 Withdrawn, settled and non-attendance dismissals are excluded.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
Showing 101–150 of 252- No finding against either partyApril 13, 2026$2,100 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and tenant resolved the non-payment application through Board-facilitated mediation, agreeing on a consent order that terminated the tenancy and set a payment schedule for outstanding arrears.
- Deposit returned · $2,100
- Deposit returned · $265
- Arrears · $14,307 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-007301-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyApril 13, 2026
- Rent increase disputes
The tribunal issued a consent order approving an above-guideline rent increase of up to 0.75% across affected units following capital expenditure work.
- The landlord is authorized to increase rents above the guideline by the agreed percentages set out in Schedule 3 on consent. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyApril 13, 2026$11 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and tenant resolved the non-payment application through board-facilitated mediation, resulting in a consent order. The order establishes a payment plan to void eviction and specifies termination conditions if unpaid.
- Deposit returned · $11
- Arrears · $5,419 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the rental unit starting April 9, 2026 · $66 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyApril 13, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and tenants reached a mediated settlement and resolved the non-payment application through a consent order establishing a payment plan for rent arrears.
- Arrears · $2,255 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyApril 10, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The parties reached a mediated settlement and resolved the landlord's non-payment application through a consent order establishing a payment plan for arrears and the filing fee.
- Arrears · $8,400 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyApril 10, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and the tenant resolved the landlord's non-payment of rent application on consent through a mediated payment plan.
- Arrears · $10,495 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-009269-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyApril 9, 2026
- Rent increase disputes
The landlord and tenants reached a consent agreement approving an above-guideline rent increase of up to 2.84% for eligible units to account for capital expenditures.
- The landlord is permitted to increase rents above the guideline by 1.70% to 2.84% for specified units for capital expenditures effective February 1, 2023. · to the landlord
LTB-L-004881-23 · L5Landlord and Tenant Board2026648 Ontario Limited, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyApril 8, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and the tenant resolved the non-payment application through board-facilitated mediation resulting in a consent order. The tenant agreed to a payment plan to pay off rent arrears and the application filing fee.
- Arrears · $7,912 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-006725-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardThe Corporation of the City of StratfordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyApril 8, 2026
- Rent increase disputes
The landlord and tenants consented to an above-guideline rent increase of 4.51% for specified units due to capital expenditures for roof replacement. The increase is phased over two years in addition to the annual guideline.
- Landlord authorized to increase rents for eligible units by 4.51% above the guideline (3.00% in 2024 and 1.51% in 2025) on consent · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyApril 7, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and the tenant resolved the non-payment application through a mediated consent order. The tenant agreed to pay $21,186.00 in rent arrears and application costs according to a scheduled payment plan.
- Arrears · $21,000 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyApril 7, 2026$2,000
- Substantial interference
The landlord and tenant resolved the application through Board-facilitated mediation, agreeing to terminate the tenancy on May 31, 2026 with a $2,000.00 payment from the landlord to the tenant. The Board issued a consent order confirming their agreement.
- Payment from the landlord to the tenant on condition that the tenant vacates by May 31, 2026 · $2,000
- Daily compensation for use of the rental unit starting June 1, 2026 until the tenant vacates · $62 · to the landlord
LTB-L-104604-25 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyApril 7, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and the tenant resolved the non-payment application through a mediated consent order. The tenant agreed to a payment plan to repay $3,296.00 in rent arrears alongside ongoing monthly rent.
- Arrears · $3,296 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyApril 2, 2026
- Rent increase disputes
The tribunal issued a consent order approving an above-guideline rent increase of 4.35% for capital expenditures across two years.
- The landlord is authorized on consent to increase rents above the guideline by 4.35% (3.00% for 2024 and 1.35% for 2025) for specified units. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyApril 1, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The parties reached a mediated settlement and resolved the landlord's non-payment application through a consent order. The tenant agreed to a payment plan to pay off $654.00 in rent arrears and $186.00 in application filing costs.
- Arrears · $654 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-006149-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardHousing Services - County of LambtonRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · withdrawnApril 1, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal issued a consent order terminating the tenancy effective July 31, 2026, and ordering the tenant to pay rent arrears and application costs. The tenant withdrew their applications.
- Arrears · $11,107 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-T-105382-25 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · withdrawnApril 1, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Tenant rights
The tribunal issued a consent order terminating the tenancy on July 31, 2026, and establishing a payment plan for rent arrears. The tenant's applications were withdrawn as part of the settlement.
- Arrears · $11,107 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-T-021892-26 · T2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · withdrawnApril 1, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The parties reached a mediated settlement and resolved the landlord's non-payment application and the tenant's applications on consent. The order terminates the tenancy on July 31, 2026, sets out a payment schedule for rent arrears, and withdraws the tenant's applications.
- Arrears · $11,107 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Tenant applications LTB-T-105382-25 and LTB-T-021892-26 withdrawn on consent
LTB-L-004871-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyMarch 31, 2026
- Substantial interference
- Utility costs
The landlord and tenant resolved the application through Board-facilitated mediation, agreeing to a consent order terminating the tenancy on May 31, 2026.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMarch 31, 2026$3,400 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
- Utility costs
The landlord and tenant reached a mediated settlement resulting in a consent order to terminate the tenancy on April 30, 2026, and establish a payment plan for arrears.
- Deposit returned · $3,400
- Deposit returned · $43
- Arrears · $15,050 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Withdrawal of application LTB-L-014014-26 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 31, 2026$5,000 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and tenant resolved the non-payment application through Board-facilitated mediation, resulting in a consent order. The tenancy is terminated on consent, with agreed payment terms accounting for rent arrears, the application fee, and credit for the rent deposit and interest.
- Deposit returned · $5,000
- Deposit returned · $366
- Arrears · $42,659 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation of the rental unit starting March 24, 2026 · $181 · to the landlord
LTB-L-103303-25 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMarch 31, 2026$3,400 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
- Utility costs
The parties reached a mediated consent agreement resolving the landlord's non-payment application and withdrawing the utilities claim. The tenancy terminates on April 30, 2026, subject to a structured arrears repayment plan.
- Deposit returned · $3,400
- Deposit returned · $43
- Arrears · $15,050 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Application LTB-L-014014-26 is withdrawn · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 31, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and the tenant resolved the non-payment application through Board-facilitated mediation, resulting in a consent order. The tenant agreed to a payment schedule to repay the rent arrears and filing fee while maintaining the tenancy.
- Arrears · $3,726 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 30, 2026$2,238 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
- Rent deposit disputes
The landlord's application for rent arrears and eviction was resolved through a mediated consent order terminating the tenancy on April 15, 2026. The tenant agreed to pay outstanding arrears, with the rent deposit and interest credited against the balance.
- Deposit returned · $2,238
- Deposit returned · $208
- Arrears · $26,854 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation for use and occupation starting March 24, 2026 until vacation · $75 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 30, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and tenant resolved the non-payment application through a mediated settlement. The tribunal issued a consent order establishing a payment plan for the tenant to pay rent arrears and the filing fee.
- Arrears · $11,600 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-004830-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · withdrawnMarch 30, 2026$4,000 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
- Tenant rights
The tribunal issued a consent order terminating the tenancy effective June 30, 2026, and resolving rent arrears by agreement. The tenant voluntarily withdrew their application.
- Deposit returned · $4,000
- Arrears · $27,288 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Arrears · $132 · to the landlord
- Tenant's application (LTB-T-073014-25) withdrawn on consent · to the landlord
LTB-T-073014-25 · T2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · withdrawnMarch 30, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Tenant agreed termination
The landlord and tenant resolved the applications through a mediated consent order terminating the tenancy on June 30, 2026. The landlord agreed to waive the outstanding arrears and subsequent rent if the tenant vacates on or before that date.
- Arrears · $27,288 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Tenant application LTB-T-073014-25 is withdrawn on consent · to the landlord
LTB-L-097491-25 · L1;L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyMarch 26, 2026$263 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
- Rent deposit disputes
The tribunal granted the tenant's motion to set aside a previous eviction order and issued a consent order replacing it. Under the agreed terms, the tenant is granted key access to move out her belongings, after which the landlord will issue a conditional deposit refund of $263.37.
- Deposit returned · $263
- No finding against either partyMarch 26, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and tenant resolved the landlord's application for rent arrears through mediated settlement. The tribunal issued a consent order establishing a payment plan for arrears and application costs.
- Arrears · $3,339 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 26, 2026
- Property damage
- Substantial interference
The landlord and tenants resolved the landlord's application regarding property damage and substantial interference through a mediated consent order. The tenants agreed to pay repair costs and the filing fee in instalments to preserve the tenancy.
- Damages · $900 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-006668-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardWMR Hewson - John Street ApartmentsRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyMarch 26, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to end the tenancy due to rent arrears. The parties reached a mediated settlement and a consent order was issued setting out a payment plan for the arrears and filing fee.
- Arrears · $40,600 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 25, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and tenant resolved the non-payment application through mediated settlement. A consent order was issued requiring the tenant to pay $8,826 in scheduled installments.
- Arrears · $8,640 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 25, 2026$5,000
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy for non-payment of rent. The parties reached a mediated consent agreement to terminate the tenancy effective June 30, 2026, with the landlord waiving arrears and compensating the tenants.
- Landlord to compensate tenants $5,000.00 on or before March 27, 2026 · $5,000
- No finding against either partyMarch 24, 2026$2,326
- Substantial interference
The tribunal granted the tenant's review request, cancelled the prior order, and issued a consent order establishing that the tenancy ended on February 11, 2026, with the landlord paying $2,326.00 to the tenant.
- Landlord ordered to pay $2,326.00 to the tenant as agreed in the consent settlement. · $2,326
- No finding against either partyMarch 24, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to end the tenancy due to rent arrears, and the parties reached a consent agreement establishing a payment plan for the arrears and application fee.
- Arrears · $8,044 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 24, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal issued a consent order confirming the parties' mediated agreement for payment of rent arrears and filing fee reimbursement.
- Arrears · $5,186 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 24, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and tenant agreed to a consent order resolving the landlord's non-payment of rent application through a structured payment plan.
- Arrears · $680 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 20, 2026$29 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and tenant resolved the landlord's non-payment application by entering into a mediated consent order.
- Deposit returned · $29
- Arrears · $6,751 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 19, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and tenants resolved the non-payment application through a board-facilitated consent order establishing a payment plan for rent arrears and application costs.
- Arrears · $13,812 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 18, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and tenant reached a mediated settlement resulting in a consent order. The order sets out payment terms for rent arrears and application fees to void conditional eviction.
- Arrears · $654 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-002475-26 · L1Landlord and Tenant BoardLondon and Middlesex Community HousingRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyMarch 17, 2026$3,800 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenants due to rent arrears. The parties resolved the matter through board-facilitated mediation, resulting in a consent order establishing payment terms and conditional eviction.
- Deposit returned · $3,800
- Deposit returned · $401
- Arrears · $11,880 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Arrears · $128 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMarch 16, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The tribunal issued a consent order terminating the tenancy for non-payment of rent unless the tenants pay $2,055.24 by March 27, 2026 to void the eviction.
- Arrears · $1,869 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation of $59.94 per day starting March 10, 2026 until the tenants vacate the unit · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 16, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The parties resolved the non-payment application through Board-facilitated mediation on consent. The tenants agreed to a payment schedule to repay the arrears and filing fee while maintaining the tenancy.
- Arrears · $2,513 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMarch 16, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord and tenant reached a mediated consent agreement regarding rent arrears. The tenant was ordered to pay $5,274.85 under a monthly payment plan, with the landlord permitted to apply for eviction under section 78 if a payment is missed.
- Arrears · $5,275 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 13, 2026
- Rent increase disputes
The landlord's above-guideline rent increase application was resolved on consent of the parties following a case management hearing. The tribunal ordered the agreed-upon rent increases for specified units based on eligible capital expenditures.
- The landlord may increase rents charged above the guideline as set out in Schedule 3 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 13, 2026
- Rent increase disputes
The landlord's above-guideline rent increase application was resolved on consent of the parties. The landlord was permitted to increase rents above the guideline by up to 5.00% across three years for specified capital expenditures.
- Landlord permitted to increase rent above guideline on consent by percentages set out in Schedule 3 for capital expenditures · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantMarch 13, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord applied to evict the tenants for non-payment of rent. The tribunal issued a consent order requiring the tenants to pay rent arrears of $7,922.87 in installments.
- Arrears · $7,737 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 13, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The parties reached a mediated agreement on the landlord's rent arrears application, establishing a payment schedule of $798.67 for arrears and filing fees.
- Arrears · $613 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 12, 2026
- Rent increase disputes
The landlord and tenants reached a consent agreement approving an above-guideline rent increase for eligible rental units following capital expenditures.
- The Landlord may increase the rents charged by the percentage increases set out in Schedule 3 on consent · to the landlord
LTB-L-009728-23 · L5Landlord and Tenant BoardCenturion Apartment Properties (1631 Victoria Park Ave) Care of Centurion Property Associates Inc.Read the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyMarch 12, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
The landlord's application for non-payment of rent was resolved through Board-facilitated mediation resulting in a consent order. The parties agreed to terminate the tenancy on March 16, 2026, with the tenant's rent deposit exceeding outstanding arrears and costs.
- Daily compensation of $52.44 per day for use of the rental unit starting March 10, 2026 until the date the tenant vacates, deductible from the tenant's credit balance · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyMarch 12, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Persistent late payment
The landlord's applications for arrears and persistent late payment were resolved through a mediated consent order confirming zero arrears and setting ongoing rent payment conditions.
- The tenant shall pay the lawful monthly rent in full on or before the first day of each month for twelve consecutive months starting April 1, 2026 · to the landlord
LTB-L-004747-26 · L1;L2Landlord and Tenant BoardCan-Am Urban Native Non-Profit HomesRead the order (PDF)