The last 14 months have been difficult for Anuratharan Nallathamby de Brampton, have.
In December 2024, the 49 -year -old man experienced thoracic pain, was admitted to the hospital and then received a diagnosis of core blockages. Then, in January, he underwent a triple-cost surgery from which he is still recovering.
“My doctor said,” You have so much stress “, said Nallathamby, who describes his tenants in a word.
“Scammers,” Nallathamby told Global News in a television interview in the park in front of the place where he lives in Brampton.
Nallathamby says that the five tenants occupying the rental property Swans Acre Trail bought in 2021 completely ceased to pay the rent in early 2024, leaving him responsible for covering the monthly mortgage bill and many public services.
“I am struggling with the house. I need to sell the property; I can’t manage,” he said.
To date, Nallathamby says that tenants owe him about $ 60,000, including back rent and unpaid public services, that he was required to cover or risk foreclosure.
A group founded by independent owners in Ontario told Global News that the case of Nallathamby was only an increasing number in the province.
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“I am not surprised. It is very common, even if the amount seems scandalous,” said Rose Marie, a representative with small owners of Ontario (solo).
The volunteer organization pleads for the owners of small property and was trained in 2020 after many owners could not perceive the rent from the tenants who did not or could not pay what was due during the Pandemic COVID-19.
Global News reported other cases involving tenants who refused to pay small owners Even if the tenants did not claim the financial difficulties.
Nallthamby began his battle to be paid to the Ontario owner and tenants in January 2024.
The council ordered the tenants to leave the property, but they called. In February, the board of directors confirmed its initial decision and an expulsion order is in place.
However, as Global News previously reported it, an expulsion must be made by a sheriff and there remains a backlog. Consequently, he can still take months to an owner to force a tenant to move even when he has an order from the board of directors.
“We want law-respecting tenants to seek to find accommodation,” said Rose Marie de Solo, adding that many small owners are now leaving rental activity because of cases like this.
“The problem is not solved,” she said, referring to the statements of the Ontario government that the process is working more well now.
Global News went to the house occupied by the five tenants listed on the lease: Jashandeep Singh, RabalPreet Kaur, Kunwar Sher Singh, Karanbir Singh and Manpreet Kaur.
None of the tenants responded to the door or responded to a written request for Global News comments recorded on the house gateway to the house more than a week ago.
While Nallathamby and the neighbors of the street confirm that the house is still occupied by the tenants, the backyard is invaded by weeds and other growth up to a meter in height.
Nallathamby is waiting to recover the house, but has no idea how long it takes before it gets the keys and the tenants are forced to go out.
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