The plaintiff tenant brought an action for breach of contract and a construction lien against the defendant landlord and property manager for renovations completed in his rental unit.
The plaintiff alleged an oral agreement with the deceased principal of the property manager, whereby the plaintiff would renovate the unit and be paid for labour and materials upon the sale of the building.
The defendants denied the existence of the contract.
The court found the plaintiff's evidence credible and corroborated by circumstantial evidence, establishing an enforceable oral contract.
The court awarded the plaintiff $30,142 in damages for breach of contract, to be paid from funds posted in court, and recognized a valid lien for $26,859.15.
