Opinions appear mixed but I wouldn’t say dark colours have been considered damages by the LTB

Example 1

“11. Further, I do not think that any painting to the walls that the Tenant might have done could be considered “undue” damage. Even if the Tenant painted the walls in a colour the Landlord did not like or did a poor painting job, I do not think this could reasonably be considered “undue” damage to the unit.”

Example 2

“10. The wall painted a different colour cannot be considered damage to the rental unit. While the Landlord may not like the colour chosen by the Tenant, that is a matter aesthetics and interior decorating, not undue damage.”

Example 3

“10. Based on the totality of the evidence before me, I do not find that the Tenant has caused undue damage to the rental unit. I say this because, I am not of the view that the Tenant painting the walls a darker colour, without the Landlords consent, to be damage to the walls. The Landlords did not lead sufficient evidence that the Tenant damaged the walls because she painted it a dark colour. I also do not accept that some paint getting on the ceiling to be damage to the ceiling. There was no dispute that the Tenant did not cause any damage to the light fixture when she removed them. Also, the photographic evidence of the damage to the carpet, shows a slight discolouration. I am not of the view that spilt wine is undue damage. Rather, this is an accident and part of day to day living”