1327068 Ontario Limited v. 2170758 Ontario Ltd.
1327068 Ontario Limited
Law Firm / Organization
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Lawyer(s)

Lawrence Wong

2170758 Ontario Ltd.
Anis Qureshi
Abdul S. Qureshi
  • Background:

    • The Plaintiff, as the landlord, entered a lease agreement with 2170758 Ontario Ltd. to rent a property in Toronto, starting May 1, 2018, for a 10-year term.
    • The Defendants failed to fulfill the renovation requirements and pay rent beyond the initial deposit. The Plaintiff sought summary judgment to enforce the lease terms.
  • Key Issues:

    • Validity of Lease and Guarantor: Disputes over whether Abdul S. Qureshi agreed to be a personal guarantor.
    • Premises Accessibility: Defendants argued the premises were inaccessible due to ongoing renovations, affecting the start date of the lease.
    • Abandonment and Damages: Allegations that the tenant abandoned the premises and left it in disrepair; disputes over who caused damages.
    • Personal Liability: No sufficient evidence was provided to hold the individual defendants personally liable.
  • Court's Decision:

    • The motion for summary judgment was dismissed due to insufficient evidence and unresolved factual disputes.
    • A full trial was deemed necessary to address the unresolved issues.
    • Costs for the motion will be decided at the conclusion of the trial.
    • No monetary award was specified.
  • Next Steps: The case will proceed to a full trial after the pre-trial stages are completed.

Superior Court of Justice - Ontario
CV-20-00645848-0000
Real estate
Defendant