📍 Kitchener, Ontario
applied for an order determining that Mahmoud Elkhalifa (the 'Landlord') collected or retained money illegally. The application was scheduled to be heard by video conference on April 1 , 2026, at which time the parties elected to participate in Board facilitated mediation with the assistance of Dispute Resolution Officer/Hearings Officer, Sarah Visnovec. The Landlord’s representative, Salam Mishaal, Landlord and the Tenants were present As a result of the mediation, the parties mutually agreed to resolve all matters raised in the application and requested an order on consent, and I am satisfied that the parties understand the consequences of their consent. On consent,
it is ordered that: 1. The total amount the Landlord shall pay the Tenants is $1,350.00. This amount represents a full and final settlement of all issues arising from the tenancy. 2. The Landlord shall pay the Tenants the full amount owing by April 15, 2026. 3. If the Landlord does not pay the Tenant the full amount owing by April 15 , 2026, the Landlord will owe interest. This will be simple interest calculated from April 16, 2026, at 4.00% annually on the balance outstanding. File Number: LTB-T-083592- 25 Order Page 2 of 2 April 13, 2026 ____________________________ Date Issued Sarah Visnovec Hearings Officer, Landlord and Tenant Board 15 Grosvenor Street, Ground Floor Toronto ON M7A 2G6
This Tenant application — Tenant application — Illegal charges — was granted.
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