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- Sep 21, 2007
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I have tenants in a condo townhouse who continually leave toys and things out on the driveway and front lawn as well as repair wrecked cars on the driveway. They are OK tenants and I get their cheque every month from the disability board so I am satisfied with them.
The issue with fixing cars has been resolved with the exception of a few toys being left around which we are working on. The board has issued several notes. It is low end units so it is not all that conspicuous for the area.
The condo board overreacted in my opinion and had a lawyer send a letter with copies of condo board rules and declarations (copied at lawyer rates I suppose - whenever there is an opportunity to gouge) threatening to take legal action to end the tenancy if things are not put away. The letter states I will need to pay the legal fees the board incurs or they will put a lien on my place.
I have issued an N5 to the tenants to fix the problem or state they will need to leave. On the form there is a space for claiming property damage. Can I claim the lawyer fees as damage. The landlord and tenant board helpline considers this a fuzzy area and can not give clear advice. Is there a better way to claim these fees from the tenant.
The issue with fixing cars has been resolved with the exception of a few toys being left around which we are working on. The board has issued several notes. It is low end units so it is not all that conspicuous for the area.
The condo board overreacted in my opinion and had a lawyer send a letter with copies of condo board rules and declarations (copied at lawyer rates I suppose - whenever there is an opportunity to gouge) threatening to take legal action to end the tenancy if things are not put away. The letter states I will need to pay the legal fees the board incurs or they will put a lien on my place.
I have issued an N5 to the tenants to fix the problem or state they will need to leave. On the form there is a space for claiming property damage. Can I claim the lawyer fees as damage. The landlord and tenant board helpline considers this a fuzzy area and can not give clear advice. Is there a better way to claim these fees from the tenant.