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Smith v ABC Property Management

RT23/45212023-11-15
In favor of tenant

Summary

Landlord's failure to address significant water damage within reasonable timeframe constituted breach of repair obligations.

Key Points

  • Reasonable timeframe for urgent repairs established as 14 days
  • Photographic evidence crucial in establishing extent of damage
  • Rent reduction of 25% awarded for affected period
water damageurgent repairsrent reduction

XYZ Realty v Johnson

RT23/48922023-12-01
Split decision

Summary

Partial bond retention justified for documented carpet damage, but not for general wear and tear.

Key Points

  • Clear distinction between damage and wear and tear
  • Importance of entry/exit reports
  • Professional cleaning costs apportioned
bondproperty damagewear and tear

Metro Housing v Williams

RT24/01232024-01-10
In favor of landlord

Summary

12% rent increase deemed reasonable given market conditions and property improvements.

Key Points

  • Market analysis evidence requirements
  • Impact of property improvements on rent
  • Notice period compliance
rent increasemarket ratesimprovements

Chen v Harbour View Properties

RT24/02452024-01-20
In favor of tenant

Summary

Invalid termination notice due to retaliatory action following repair requests.

Key Points

  • Evidence of repair requests preceding notice
  • Retaliatory eviction protections
  • Compensation awarded to tenant
terminationretaliationrepairs

Beachside Realty v Thompson

RT24/03672024-01-25
In favor of landlord

Summary

Repeated noise violations constituted breach of quiet enjoyment obligations.

Key Points

  • Documentation of incidents required
  • Multiple warnings provided
  • Impact on neighboring tenants
noisebreachquiet enjoyment

Park View Management v Brown

RT24/04892024-01-30
Split decision

Summary

Disability modifications approved with conditions for restoration.

Key Points

  • Reasonable modifications for disability
  • Restoration requirements
  • Cost sharing arrangements
modificationsdisability accessrestoration