Case Study

LTB Eviction Order – Ridgway v. Authier | Wallaceburg ON | LTB-L-079376-25

Tenant evicted for $16,000 in rent arrears; order issued February 4, 2026 by Member Benjamin Seigel

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: Date not provided

Hearing Date: January 30, 2026

Order Issued: February 4, 2026

Termination Date: February 15, 2026

Eviction Deadline: February 15, 2026

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-L-079376-25
Address: 16 McNaughton Ave, Wallaceburg ON N8A1R8
Form Used: N4 Notice to End Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent
Served By: Lucinda Ridgway (Landlord)
Amount Awarded: $14,142.89
Decision In Favor: Landlord
Application Type: Eviction for non-payment of rent
RTA Sections: Section 69 – Application by landlord for eviction, Section 74(11) – Tenant motion to void eviction order, Section 81 – Expiry of eviction order if not filed with Sheriff, Section 83(1) – Relief from eviction, Section 83(2) – Consideration of all disclosed circumstances

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Lucinda Ridgway
Landlord Rep: Legal Representative (name not specified)
Tenant: Tiffany Authier
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Benjamin Seigel
Keywords: non-payment of rent, eviction, rent arrears, N4 notice, LTB order, Ontario, residential tenancy, rent deposit, daily compensation, Section 69

⚖️ Decision summary

Tenancy terminated unless Tenant voids the order by paying $18,201.00 on or before February 15, 2026.
If not voided, Tenant must vacate by February 15, 2026 and pay $14,142.89 to the Landlord.
Daily compensation of $65.75 accrues from January 31, 2026 until the Tenant vacates.
If full payment not made by February 15, 2026, simple interest at 4.00% per annum applies from February 16, 2026.
Landlord may file with the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) from February 16, 2026; eviction order expires August 16, 2026.

⚠️ Dispute summary

Landlord Lucinda Ridgway filed an L1 application for eviction due to unpaid rent by Tenant Tiffany Authier.
Monthly rent is $2,000.00, due on the 1st of each month; Tenant has made no payments since the rent deposit.
Landlord reported financial hardship including inability to pay their mortgage due to the arrears.
Tenant provided no evidence or personal circumstances, having failed to appear at the hearing.

📑 Findings & determinations

A valid N4 Notice was served; Tenant failed to void it by paying arrears before the application was filed.
Lawful monthly rent is $2,000.00; daily compensation rate is $65.75.
Rent arrears to January 31, 2026 are $16,000.00; no payments made since the application was filed.
Rent deposit of $2,000.00 and interest of $30.61 (May 10, 2025 to January 30, 2026) are deducted from amounts owing.
Member found it would be unfair to grant relief from eviction under s.83(1) given substantial arrears and no tenant evidence.

💡 Summary points

Landlord applied to evict Tenant for non-payment of rent at 16 McNaughton Ave, Wallaceburg.
Tenant did not attend the January 30, 2026 hearing; no adjournment request was made.
Rent arrears totalled $16,000.00 as of January 31, 2026; no payments made since move-in.
Tenancy terminated unless Tenant pays $18,201.00 on or before February 15, 2026.
If tenancy is terminated, Tenant owes $14,142.89 plus $65.75/day compensation from January 31, 2026.
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