Michael W. Ruso

The tenant sought an extension of time to review an order that had dismissed her appeal of a Landlord and Tenant Board eviction order.

Despite being granted multiple extensions and accommodations to file her motion materials, the tenant repeatedly failed to meet the court's deadlines.

The court dismissed the motion for an extension of time due to the tenant's delay and failure to abide by court directions, leaving the original dismissal of her appeal in place.

The respondent landlord brought a motion in writing to dismiss the tenant's appeal due to delay and failure to comply with court directions.

The tenant had previously failed to attend case conferences and missed multiple deadlines to file her appeal materials, despite being given extensions by the court.

The court found that the tenant had been given sufficient opportunity to pursue her appeal but failed to do so.

Applying Rules 3.04(4) and 61.13(1)(b) of the Rules of Civil Procedure, the court granted the motion and dismissed the appeal.