The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario recently ruled in favour of a deaf and partially blind man who was discriminated against when he moved into a room in a Sault Ste. Marie man's house
A Sault Ste. Marie landlord faces a hefty fine after the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario ruled in favour of a disabled man claiming discrimination, stolen meat and a soiled mattress.
The landlord did not respond to the allegations made through the HRTO and did not participate in the proceedings. "Instead, he spoke at the applicant. The applicant could not understand and so could not respond," said McNair in his decision. McNair said although the respondent was aware that due to the applicant’s limited sight, he needed a path free from obstacles, he refused to accommodate this need by moving his truck when asked.
It is also alleged that the respondent changed the conditions of the lease after it was signed, specifically the amount changing from $1,400 for first and last to $1,500. The respondent also gave a handwritten note to the applicant a few days later seeking $100 for a storage fee that was not previously agreed upon.
Shortly afterwards, the applicant moved to southern Ontario “to escape the situation and to find better support services” for his needs, said the decision.
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