LTB Order LTB-L-013707-26 – Eviction for Rent Arrears and Utility Non-Payment in Gananoque

Tenancy terminated effective June 8, 2026 based on the L2 Application.
Tenant ordered to pay $2,022.07 (rent arrears to hearing date plus $186.00 filing costs).
Tenant ordered to pay $2,705.94 for unpaid water utility costs covered by the Landlord.
Tenant ordered to pay $4.67 per day in compensation from May 20, 2026 until vacating.
Total amount owed is $4,728.01; interest at 4.00% per annum applies from June 9, 2026 if unpaid.
Sheriff may enforce eviction from June 9, 2026; eviction order expires December 9, 2026 if not filed.

Tenant failed to pay rent, accumulating arrears of $1,889.34 up to May 31, 2026.
Tenant failed to pay water bills as required under the tenancy agreement; outstanding balance of $2,705.94 was paid by the Landlord on the Tenant's behalf.
Tenant allegedly disturbed other tenants with noisy and aggressive behaviour, as cited in the N5 Notice dated January 21, 2026.
Tenant did not repay utilities within seven days of receiving the N5 Notice and therefore did not void it.

The N4 Notice was valid and the Tenant did not void it by paying arrears before the application was filed.
The lawful monthly rent is $142.00, due on the 1st of each month; daily rate is $4.67.
Rent arrears owing to May 31, 2026 total $1,889.34; no last month's rent deposit exists.
The Tenant is responsible for water, gas, and electricity under the tenancy agreement; the Landlord paid $2,705.94 in unpaid water bills on the Tenant's behalf.
The Tenant did not void the N5 Notice by repaying utilities within seven days as required by s.64(3) of the RTA.
On a balance of probabilities, the Tenant substantially interfered with the Landlord's rights by failing to pay required utilities.
Relief from eviction was denied as the Tenant was absent and the Landlord was unaware of any reasons to delay eviction.

The Landlord applied to evict the Tenant for non-payment of rent (L1) and substantial interference including unpaid utilities and disruptive behaviour (L2).
The Tenant did not attend the hearing and did not void either the N4 or N5 notices.
The Board terminated the tenancy based on the L2 application, with a move-out deadline of June 8, 2026.
The Tenant owes $2,022.07 in rent arrears and filing costs, plus $2,705.94 in unpaid water utility costs, totalling $4,728.01.
Daily compensation of $4.67 applies from May 20, 2026 until the Tenant vacates.