Case Timeline
Application Date: Date not provided
Hearing Date: 2023-05-01
Order Issued: 2023-05-02
Termination Date: Not applicable
Eviction Deadline: 2023-05-03
Case Overview
Case Number: LTB-T-016395-23
Address: 197 Ellsworth Ave, Toronto ON M6G2K7
Form Used: Not provided
Served By: Not provided
Amount Awarded: Not applicable
Decision In Favor: Tenant
Application Type: Reinstatement of tenancy due to illegal lockout
RTA Sections: Section 24 - Changing locks, Section 37 (1) - Termination only in accordance with Act
Parties Involved
Landlord: Corporate Philosopher Inc., Samy Chong
Landlord Rep: Not provided
Tenant: Peter A. Ryan
Tenant Rep: C. Karas
Adjudicator: Jitewa Edu
Keywords: illegal lockout, reinstatement of tenancy, lock change
Decision Summary
Tenancy to be reinstated immediately.
Landlords must provide possession by May 3, 2023.
Sheriff directed to enforce possession if not complied.
Dispute Summary
Tenant alleges landlords changed locks without notice.
Landlords did not attend the hearing.
Tenant seeks reinstatement of tenancy.
Findings & Determinations
Tenancy commenced in January 2021.
Locks were changed illegally on February 15, 2023.
Tenant has been residing in a shelter since the lockout.
Summary Points
Tenant was illegally locked out by landlords.
Tenancy reinstated by order of the LTB.
Landlords ordered to provide possession by May 3, 2023.
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