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Mark Melchers

Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) Adjudicator Past Decisions

Overview

Total Orders

183

Orders since 2024

46

Eviction Relief Granted to Tenant since 2024

15

Landlord's Notice Found Invalid since 2024

9

Hearing to Order
21days
Order to Termination
11days

Order Outcomes
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Contested disputes are those where both parties were present at the hearing

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Landlord Wins
30 orders60%
Tenant Wins
30 orders30%
Agreement
30 orders10%

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Eviction Relief Granted to Tenant 15 Orders since 2024
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Goshovskyy v Gigantes

Reason for Relief

Tenant has young child, needs time to find suitable accommodation

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Lanlord's Notice Found Invalid 9 Orders since 2024
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Warmington v Dart

Decision Summary

The Tenants are ordered to pay the Landlords $19,051 for rent arrears and filing costs. If the full amount is not paid by May 6, 2023, the Tenants will owe interest at 6% annually on the outstanding balance.

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Contested Dispute by Category
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    • Maintenance Issues6

      Landlord Win Rate: 50%

    • Persistent Late Payment6

      Landlord Win Rate: 50%

    • Property Damage6

      Landlord Win Rate: 83.33%

    • Illegal Act3

      Landlord Win Rate: 66.67%

    • Safety Concerns3

      Landlord Win Rate: 33.33%

    • Bad Faith Eviction2

      Landlord Win Rate: 100%

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    Latest Orders

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    Li v Greenidge

    Contested Dispute
    Landlord Wins
    March 19, 2025
    Hamilton

    LTB dismisses tenants' claims against landlord over mice infestation in Hamilton rental unit.

    ContentionLow
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    Toronto Community Housing Corporation v Gukathasan-Baker

    Uncontested Dispute
    Landlord Wins
    January 28, 2025
    Scarborough

    Toronto landlord wins eviction case against tenant who repeatedly broke windows and exposed himself.

    ContentionExtreme
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    Xu v Cai

    Contested Dispute
    Tenant Wins
    January 15, 2025
    North York

    Landlord ordered to pay tenant $200 for failing to clear snow from driveway in North York rental property.

    ContentionLow
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    North America Construction Ltd. v Hundal

    Contested Dispute
    Landlord Wins
    December 18, 2024
    Erin
    Review Order

    LTB upholds landlord in maintenance dispute review, denies tenant's request to overturn previous order.

    ContentionLow
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    2548202 Ontario Limited v Ho

    Uncontested Dispute
    Landlord Wins
    December 17, 2024
    Windsor
    Review Order

    LTB denies tenants' request to review order terminating tenancy for non-payment of rent.

    ContentionModerate
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    2486756 Ontario Inc. v Thompson

    Contested Dispute
    Landlord Wins
    December 17, 2024
    Hamilton
    Review Order

    LTB denies former landlord's request to review order finding they improperly obtained tenant's trust funds.

    ContentionModerate
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