Case Study

Eviction — Damage to property · Ottawa · LTB-L-096917-25

Ontario LTB order in Ottawa · March 25, 2026 · Granted

🕑 Case timeline

Application Date: Not Available

Hearing Date: March 17, 2026

Order Issued: March 25, 2026

Termination Date: Not Available

Eviction Deadline: Not Available

ℹ️ Case overview

Case Number: LTB-L-096917-25
Address: 412-1490 CLEMENTINE BLVD, OTTAWA, ON K1H8E9
Amount Awarded: $1,204.46
Decision In Favor: Landlord
Application Type: Eviction — Damage to property
RTA Sections: Section 69, Section 78

👥 Parties involved

Landlord: Ottawa Salus
Landlord Rep: Self Represented
Tenant: Byron Harkins
Tenant Rep: Self Represented
Adjudicator: Kelly Delaney
Keywords: eviction, damage to property, interference with reasonable enjoyment, maintenance and repairs

⚖️ Decision summary

This Landlord application — Eviction — Damage to property — was granted.

📑 Findings & determinations

it is ordered that: 1. The tenancy between the Landlord and the Tenant continues if the Tenant meets the conditions set out below. 2. Maintain fire safety in rental unit: • Tenant must maintain a clear 3-foot walkway throughout the unit at all times; • Tenant must maintain full access to all windows, rooms, radiators at all times; • Tenant must keep the stovetop clear of flammable items (e.g. plastic combustible containers); • The unit entrance must not be blocked and must fully open with no items obstructing it; • The Tenant must arrange for or cooperate with the removal of items to reduce clutter. File Number: LTB-L-096917-25 Order Page 2 of 3 3. Maintenance and inspections: • The Tenant must allow Ottawa Salus staff to complete work orders and inspections without interference or denial, including adequately preparing the unit so work orders can be completed on the scheduled date of entry pursuant to the Notice of Entry provided; • The Landlord will, when possible, make reasonable attempts to accommodate the Tenant regarding inspections to allow for the Tenant to prepare and have support person(s) present; • When inspecting the Landlord will provide a clear summary of the results of the inspection along with directives or recommendations. 4. Repayment plan for damages: • The total amount of damages owed is $1,204.46 whereas the total rent arrears is $208.00 • The lawful rent of $599.00 is due the first of the month with the next payment being April 1, 2026; • The repayment plan stipulates that an additional payment of $50.00 per month due on the 1 st day of each month in...

💡 Summary points

applied for an order requiring Byron Harkins (the 'Tenant') to pay the Landlord's reasonable out-of-pocket costs the Landlord has incurred or will incur to repair or replace undue damage to property. The damage was caused wilfully or negligently by the Tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or someone the Tenant permitted in the residential complex. This application was heard by videoconference on March 17, 2026.
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