Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board
Madeline Ntoukas
MemberLandlord and Tenant BoardOntarioBeta
Rulings, compared with the board
1.72× the board's rate against tenantsDecided against tenants more often than the board does on comparable applications — 1.72× the board's rate (95% interval 1.32–2.12), across 39 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 Withdrawn, settled and non-attendance dismissals are excluded.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 1–50 of 68- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedJune 29, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application for the return of a $1,800 rent deposit under section 107 was dismissed because the landlord was willing to provide possession of the unit. The tribunal noted the tenant's maintenance and habitability complaints should have been brought under a maintenance application rather than a deposit rebate application.
- The tenant's T1 application is dismissed. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 26, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Illegal entry
- Illegal charges or collection
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application regarding maintenance, tenant rights, illegal entry, harassment, and illegal charges 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
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · a procedural barJune 26, 2026
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenants' application for the return of an illegal key deposit was dismissed. The tribunal found that the application was filed more than one year after the charge was collected and was therefore out of time.
- The Tenants' application is dismissed as out of time under section 135(4) of the Act.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 25, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenants' application for a rebate of illegally collected or retained money was dismissed after neither party attended the scheduled hearing.
LTB-T-027628-26 · 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 25, 2026
- Tenant rights
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application alleging harassment and issues retrieving property following eviction was dismissed as abandoned because the tenant failed to attend the hearing on time.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned. · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordJune 25, 2026$999 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
- Assignment or sublet
The tribunal found that the tenant lawfully terminated the tenancy on 30 days' notice following the landlord's refusal to allow an assignment. The landlord was ordered to return the prorated balance of the last month's rent deposit, accrued interest, and the application filing fee.
- Deposit returned · $999
- Deposit returned · $49
- Filing fee · $53
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedJune 23, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application alleging the landlord collected or retained money illegally was dismissed as abandoned because the tenant did not attend the hearing.
- The tenant's application is dismissed due to non-attendance and deemed abandoned. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJune 19, 2026$1,500 Deposit returned
- Non-payment of rent
- Property damage
- Persistent late payment
- Substantial interference
- Safety concerns
The landlord's application was granted, terminating the tenancy due to persistent late payment of rent and ordering the tenant to pay outstanding rent arrears. The landlord's claim for property damage was dismissed without prejudice.
- Deposit returned · $1,500
- Deposit returned · $68
- Arrears · $4,730 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Arrears · $49 · to the landlord
- Landlord's wilful/negligent damage claim dismissed without prejudice
- Decision against tenantJune 4, 2026
- Substantial interference
The tribunal found that the tenant substantially interfered with the landlord's rights by failing to provide access for required flood repairs. The tenancy was permitted to continue on the condition that the tenant provide unobstructed access for repairs and reimburse the landlord's filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- The tenancy continues on condition that the Tenant provide unobstructed access to the unit for flood-related repairs by June 15, 2026, and allow access upon 24 hours' written notice. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJune 2, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Tenant agreed termination
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and collect rent arrears was granted. The tenants were ordered to vacate the rental unit by July 3, 2026, and pay $2,386.00 in rent arrears and application fees.
- Arrears · $2,200 · to the landlord
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
LTB-L-004304-26 · L2;L9Landlord and Tenant BoardThe Ironstone Building Company Inc.Read the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantJune 1, 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- Persistent late payment
- Maintenance issues
The tribunal granted the landlords' application to terminate the tenancy due to persistent late payment of rent. The tenants were ordered to vacate the unit and pay daily compensation along with filing fee costs.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation of $188.71 per day from May 21, 2026 until the tenants vacate the unit · to the landlord
LTB-L-019822-26 · L2Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantJune 1, 2026
- Persistent late payment
The tribunal terminated the tenancy and ordered the eviction of the tenants due to persistent late payment of rent. The tenants were ordered to pay daily compensation until vacating and reimburse the landlord's application filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Daily compensation of $86.17 per day starting June 1, 2026 until the tenants vacate the unit · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantJune 1, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Substantial interference
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for substantial interference was granted conditionally after the tenant failed to prepare the unit for pest control. The tenant was ordered to comply with pest control preparation instructions and reimburse the landlord's application filing fee.
- Filing fee · $186 · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordEviction refused · the landlord did not meet the Act's requirementsMay 29, 2026
- Persistent late payment
The landlord's application to end the tenancy for persistent late payment was dismissed because the notice of termination was invalid.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy is dismissed due to an invalid termination date on the N8 notice.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 29, 2026
- Persistent late payment
The landlord's application to terminate the tenancy for persistent late payment was dismissed because the landlord failed to attend the hearing.
- The Landlord's application is dismissed as abandoned due to the Landlord's failure to attend the hearing.
- No finding against either partyLandlord's application dismissed · withdrawnMay 28, 2026
- Tenant agreed termination
The landlord withdrew its application to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant. The Landlord and Tenant Board approved the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The Landlord's application to terminate the tenancy and evict the Tenant is withdrawn.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 19, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application regarding money alleged to have been collected or retained illegally was dismissed as abandoned after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance. · to the landlord
- Decision against landlordMay 19, 2026$1,050 Deposit returned
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The prospective tenants applied for the return of a deposit paid when negotiating a lease that was never finalized. The tribunal found that no tenancy agreement was formed and ordered the landlord to return the remaining deposit balance plus the filing fee.
- Deposit returned · $1,050
- Filing fee · $48
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 19, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application claiming the landlord collected or retained money illegally was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- The tenant's application is dismissed because the tenant did not attend the hearing. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 14, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application claiming 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 due to the tenant's failure to attend the hearing. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · outside the board's jurisdictionMay 13, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
- Whether the Act applies
The tenant's application was dismissed because the tribunal lacks jurisdiction under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. The tenant shared a kitchen with the landlord who is the owner living in the accommodation.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction under section 5(i) of the Act. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · outside the board's jurisdictionMay 13, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
- Whether the Act applies
The tribunal dismissed the tenant's application for lack of jurisdiction because the tenant shared a kitchen with the landlord who owned the unit.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
- Decision against landlordMay 8, 2026$330 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
- Vital services
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tribunal found that the landlords breached their maintenance obligations by delaying the installation of window screens and harassed the tenants through discouraging communications. The landlords were ordered to pay $578.25 to the tenants in rent abatement, compensation, and fee reimbursement.
- Rent abatement · $330
- Damages · $200
- Filing fee · $48
Apartment 1201, 380 Pelissier Street, Windsor
LTB-T-099880-24 · T2;T6Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordMay 6, 2026$5,592 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
The tribunal found that the landlord breached its maintenance obligations by failing to repair foundation leaks that caused recurring water pooling in the unit's second bedroom and laundry room. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenants $5,640.00, representing a rent abatement and filing fee reimbursement.
- Rent abatement · $5,592
- Filing fee · $48
- Decision against landlordMay 6, 2026$2,350 Damages
- Personal use eviction
- Rent increase disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal found that the landlords failed to pay the required statutory compensation after serving an N12 notice of termination. The landlords were ordered to pay the tenants $2,350.00 in compensation plus $48.00 for the filing fee.
- Damages · $2,350
- Filing fee · $48
Unit 417, 25 Cole Street, Toronto
LTB-T-103615-25 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMay 6, 2026
- Rent increase disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tribunal dismissed the tenant's application alleging illegal rent collection. Rent increases that exceeded guideline amounts became lawful under the Act because the tenant paid them for twelve consecutive months without challenging them within one year.
- The Tenant's application for a rebate of alleged illegal rent is dismissed as not proved pursuant to section 135.1 of the Act. · to the landlord
LTB-T-107935-25 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardMorgans Point United Church TrusteesRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedMay 1, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application for a rebate of illegally collected money was dismissed after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- The tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedApril 29, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenants' application for a rebate of money allegedly collected or retained illegally was dismissed after they failed to attend the hearing.
- The tenants' application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyApril 29, 2026$4,865
- Illegal charges or collection
The landlord and tenants reached a consent agreement resolving the tenant application. The landlord agreed to pay the tenants $4,864.59.
- On consent, the landlord shall pay $4,864.59 to the tenants on or before May 8, 2026, with interest accruing on any unpaid balance starting May 9, 2026. · $4,865
LTB-T-108306-25 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardBenstar (No. 3) Limited PartnershipRead the order (PDF) - Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · a procedural barApril 29, 2026
- Rent increase disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant applied for a determination that the landlord collected or retained money illegally. The tribunal dismissed the application because a T1 application cannot be used to challenge or set aside orders issued in previous proceedings.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedApril 27, 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.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedApril 20, 2026
- Assignment or sublet
The tenant's application regarding assignment or subletting consent was dismissed as abandoned after the tenant failed to attend the hearing.
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedApril 17, 2026
- Assignment or sublet
The tenant's application to evict subtenants for overholding was dismissed as abandoned after neither party attended the hearing.
- Decision against landlordApril 8, 2026$2,000 Fine
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal determined that the landlord served an N12 notice of termination in bad faith after the tenants refused a rent increase, and subsequently listed the unit for rent. The landlord was ordered to pay general compensation and the application filing fee to the tenants, as well as an administrative fine to the Board.
- Damages · $500
- Filing fee · $48
- Fine · $2,000
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedApril 8, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tenants' application alleging bad faith termination for personal use was dismissed. The tribunal found the landlord demonstrated a genuine change in circumstances preventing them from moving into the unit.
- The tenants' bad faith application is dismissed on the merits as bad faith was not proved. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedApril 2, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenants' application regarding illegal charges or retained money was dismissed after they failed to attend the hearing.
- The tenants' T1 application was dismissed due to abandonment for non-attendance. · to the landlord
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedApril 2, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application alleging illegal charges was dismissed after neither party attended the hearing.
- The tenant's T1 application is dismissed due to non-attendance. · to the landlord
LTB-T-079608-25 · T1Landlord and Tenant BoardThe Singhal Group, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nobody attendedApril 2, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application for a rebate of illegally collected or retained money was dismissed after neither party attended the scheduled hearing.
- The tenant's application is dismissed as abandoned due to non-attendance. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedApril 1, 2026
- Rent increase disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenants applied for a determination of lawful rent based on an alleged Order Prohibiting Rent Increase. The tribunal dismissed the application because no evidence of such an order was provided.
- The tenants' application seeking a determination of lawful rent was dismissed as no evidence of an Order Prohibiting Rent Increase was provided. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · a procedural barMarch 31, 2026
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application for a rebate of an illegal $1,000 damage deposit was dismissed because it was filed more than one year after the charge was collected.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as it was filed outside the one-year limitation period.
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · a procedural barMarch 31, 2026
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant applied for the return of an illegal $300 furniture deposit collected by the landlord. The tribunal dismissed the application because it was filed more than one year after the money was collected.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as it was filed out of time.
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · a procedural barMarch 30, 2026
- Rent deposit disputes
- Illegal charges or collection
The tenant's application for the return of an illegal security deposit was dismissed because it was filed more than one year after the deposit was collected.
- The Tenant's application for a rebate of an illegal charge is dismissed as it was filed more than one year after collection.
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMarch 25, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal dismissed the tenants' bad faith eviction application after finding that the landlord occupied the rental unit in good faith following an N12 notice.
- The tenants' T5 application alleging bad faith eviction is dismissed as not proved. · to the landlord
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedMarch 25, 2026
- Personal use eviction
- Bad faith eviction
The tribunal dismissed the tenant's application alleging that the landlords gave an N12 notice of termination in bad faith. The tribunal determined that the landlords moved into the rental unit within a reasonable timeframe following necessary renovations.
- The tenant's T5 application is dismissed as the tenant failed to prove bad faith. · to the landlord
LTB-T-062646-25 · T5Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - Decision against landlordMarch 23, 2026$6,607 Rent abatement
- Maintenance issues
- Substantial interference
- Safety concerns
The tribunal found that the landlord breached maintenance obligations under section 20(1) of the Act by failing to timely repair a persistent roof leak. The landlord was ordered to pay the tenants $10,408.13 for rent abatement, property damage, out-of-pocket expenses, and filing fee reimbursement.
- Rent abatement · $6,607
- Damages · $275
- Damages · $3,479
- Filing fee · $48
- No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · withdrawnMarch 11, 2026
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenants withdrew their application at the hearing. The tribunal consented to the withdrawal and closed the file.
- The Tenants' application is withdrawn and the Board's file is closed.
- No finding against either partyMarch 6, 2026$3,000
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's rights application was resolved through a consent agreement under which the landlord agreed to pay $3,000.00 to settle all claims.
- The Landlords shall pay $3,000.00 to the Tenants on or before February 28, 2026 to settle all issues regarding the tenancy. · $3,000
LTB-T-065310-24 · T2Landlord and Tenant Board2598940 Ontario Ltd., Sign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF) - No finding against either partyTenant's application dismissed · nothing left to decideFebruary 27, 2026
- Tenant rights
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application alleging harassment and substantial interference was dismissed because the tenant had already vacated the unit and only sought an order for the landlord to stop the behaviour.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed as moot because the Tenant had vacated the rental unit and sought only injunctive relief.
- Decision against tenantTenant's application dismissed · not provedFebruary 26, 2026
- Maintenance issues
- Harassment
- Substantial interference
The tenant's application alleging landlord harassment, interference, and maintenance failures regarding mold was dismissed. The tribunal declined to hear the tenant rights claims due to a lack of particulars and found insufficient evidence of a maintenance breach.
- The Tenant's application is dismissed.
- No finding against either partyFebruary 24, 2026$27,000 Damages
- Bad faith eviction
- Substantial interference
The tenant's applications concerning substantial interference and bad faith notice of termination were resolved through a consent agreement. The landlords agreed to pay the tenant $27,000.00 in scheduled installments.
- Damages · $27,000
LTB-T-069324-24 · T2;T5Landlord and Tenant BoardSign in to view Landlord, Sign in to view LandlordRead the order (PDF)