Case Study

JOY v SCHAAP – LTB Eviction Order for Non-Payment of Rent (London, ON)

Ontario LTB Order LTB-L-076949-25: Tenancy terminated for $12,720 in rent arrears; eviction postponed to December 31, 2025

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: Date not provided

Hearing Date: November 5, 2025

Order Issued: November 7, 2025

Termination Date: December 31, 2025

Eviction Deadline: December 31, 2025

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-L-076949-25
Address: 441 Rippleton Place, London ON N6G1M4
Form Used: N4 Notice to End Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent
Served By: Landlord (Suresh Sam Joy)
Amount Awarded: $8,218.63
Decision In Favor: Landlord
Application Type: Eviction for non-payment of rent
RTA Sections: Section 69 – Application to terminate tenancy for non-payment of rent, Section 74(11) – Motion to void eviction order upon full payment, Section 81 – Expiry of eviction order if not filed with Sheriff by July 1, 2026, Section 82 – Tenant issues raised at landlord's application hearing, Section 83(1)(b) – Power to postpone eviction, Section 83(2) – Consideration of all circumstances before making eviction order, SPPA Section 10 – Right to representation at hearing, LTB Rule 19.1 – Disclosure of materials 7 days in advance, LTB Rule 19.4 – Written notice of Section 82 issues 7 days in advance, LTB Rule 19.5 – Restriction on raising Section 82 issues without timely notice, LTB Rule 19.7 – Exclusion of undisclosed evidence

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Suresh (Sam) Joy
Landlord Rep: Carmen Dawdy (Legal Representative)
Tenant: Anthony R Schaap, Cheryl Ann Schaap
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Panagiotis P. Roupas
Keywords: non-payment of rent, eviction, arrears, section 82, adjournment denied, payment plan, rent deposit, daily compensation, LTB Order, Ontario

⚖️ Decision summary

Tenancy terminated unless Tenants void the order by paying full arrears plus filing fee.
Tenants must vacate by December 31, 2025 if the order is not voided.
If tenancy is terminated, Tenants owe $8,218.63 plus $82.85/day from November 6, 2025.
Landlord may file with the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) on or after January 1, 2026 if unit is not vacated.
Interest at 4.00% per annum applies from January 1, 2026 on any outstanding balance.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Landlord sought termination of tenancy for non-payment of rent at 441 Rippleton Place, London ON.
Tenants acknowledged reviewing the Notice of Hearing but submitted no disclosure or evidence prior to the hearing.
Tenants wished to raise maintenance/repair issues under Section 82 but failed to comply with advance notice requirements.
Tenants cited health issues, financial hardship, and the impact on their children as grounds for an extended eviction timeline.
Landlord argued continued delay caused financial and mental stress, as rent income is relied upon to cover property expenses.

📑 Findings & determinations

Adjournment request denied: Tenants had approximately 1.5 months notice of the hearing and failed to prepare or submit any materials.
Section 82 issues disallowed: Tenants did not provide written notice of issues or supporting materials to the Landlord at least 7 days before the hearing as required by LTB Rules 19.4 and 19.5.
N4 Notice was valid and Tenants did not void it by paying arrears before the termination date or application filing.
Rent arrears to November 30, 2025 totalled $12,720.00 at a lawful monthly rent of $2,520.00.
Eviction postponed to December 31, 2025 under s.83(1)(b) of the RTA due to the Tenants' personal and financial circumstances and impact on children.
Rent deposit of $2,520.00 and interest of $61.62 deducted from amount owed if tenancy is terminated.
Daily compensation of $82.85 per day applies from November 6, 2025 until the Tenants vacate.

💡 Summary points

Landlord applied to terminate tenancy and evict Tenants due to unpaid rent totalling $12,720.00 as of November 30, 2025.
Tenants' request for adjournment to seek legal counsel was denied as they had notice of the hearing since September 16, 2025 and failed to submit any disclosure.
Tenants were not permitted to raise Section 82 issues as they failed to provide written notice and materials 7 days in advance of the hearing.
Eviction was postponed to December 31, 2025, considering the impact on the Tenants' children and their community ties.
Tenants may void the eviction order by paying $12,906.00 on or before November 30, 2025, or $15,426.00 on or before December 31, 2025.
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