Landlord cut off power and water, Tenancy Tribunal ruled unlawful, tenant awarded $1,574.
A landlord-tenant dispute escalated when the landlord cut off power and water after the tenant installed a business sign without permission. The Tenancy Tribunal ruled the landlord's actions were unlawful, awarding the tenant $1,574. Although the tenant had left the property, she had incurred costs for water and power. Ultimately, the landlord was found to be at fault and faced a net loss of $1,750 in rent.
September 15, 2024
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