📍 Toronto, Ontario
Tenant alleged illegal entries by landlord for conversion to commercial use.
Landlord provided notices but breached privacy by drilling unapproved areas.
Tenant awarded $750 for privacy breach.
Landlord's entries were legally notified except for one instance.
Breach of privacy confirmed for unauthorized bedroom entry.
Tenant awarded $750 based on precedent for a single illegal entry.
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