This case involves a landlord-tenant dispute where Sola Corporation seeks the removal of Michael Travill’s mobile home and personal belongings from a site in Whitehorse.
Travill failed to pay rent for a mobile home site, leading to a series of legal actions by the landlord. After missing a rent payment deadline (July 15, 2023), Travill was ordered to vacate by September 30, 2023.
Key Issues:
Removal of Mobile Home: Travill did not remove his mobile home by the court-ordered date. Sola Corporation sought a court order for its removal.
Abandoned Property: The court found that Travill had effectively abandoned the site and belongings by failing to appear at trial or respond to communications.
Jurisdiction Issues: The Residential Tenancies Office (RTO) was unable to resolve the matter due to the value of the mobile home exceeding $25,000.
Court Ruling:
The court granted Sola Corporation the authority to remove, sell, or dispose of Travill’s mobile home and possessions if not removed within 30 days.
Travill was ordered to pay outstanding rent and costs totaling $5,825.
Significance:
The court clarified procedural gaps in enforcing possession orders for mobile home sites.
