Landlord and Tenant Board of Ontario Issues Decision in Amelin Property Management vs. Jayson Onofrio

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A recent decision by the Landlord and Tenant Board of Ontario highlights the consequences of persistent rent payment delays. The case, Amelin Property Management vs. Jayson Onofrio (TSL-17022-20), was heard on March 23, 2021, with the landlord, Amelin Property Management, seeking to terminate the tenancy and evict the tenant due to repeated late payments. Despite the tenant's failure to appear at the hearing, the board issued a decision in favor of the landlord, ordering the tenant to pay $186.00 in filing fees and subjecting them to interest if the debt is not paid by April 11, 2021.

Key Takeaways:

  • The tenant was found to be late paying rent 8 times out of 12 months, from August 2019 to July 2020, despite being served with a N8 Notice of Eviction on July 29, 2020.
  • The tenant vacated the premises on October 31, 2020, and only sought to recover the filing fee.
  • The landlord was awarded $186.00 in filing fees, and the tenant will be responsible for interest at 2.00% annually if the debt is not paid by April 11, 2021.
  • The decision highlights the importance of timely rent payments and the consequences of failure to do so.
  • The case also demonstrates the impact of failing to appear at a hearing, as the tenant's absence resulted in a decision against them.

Statistics:

  • 8 times out of 12 months (67%): the frequency of the tenant's late rent payments from August 2019 to July 2020.
  • $186.00: the amount of filing fees the tenant was ordered to pay.
  • 2.00% annum: the interest rate the tenant will be subject to if the debt is not paid by April 11, 2021.

Sources:

  • Order under Section 69 Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, File Number: TSL-17022-20.