12 Sep 2023
175 Blook Street East Inc. v. Dakin West Inc.
In the case of 175 Blook Street East Inc. v. Dakin West Inc., dated September 12, 2023, the plaintiffs, 175 Blook Street East Inc. and Optrust Office Inc., were commercial landlords, and the defendant, Dakin West Inc., was their tenant. The dispute had arisen when the plaintiffs terminated the lease due to non-payment of rent and subsequently sued the defendant for the unpaid rent.
The defendant had failed to defend the case and had been noted in default. Consequently, the plaintiffs had brought a motion for default judgment, seeking a total of $110,894.36, which had included arrears of rent and future rent. The main issues before the court had been whether the materials had provided a basis for finding the defendant liable and determining the damages owed to the plaintiffs.
The court had ruled that the plaintiffs had been entitled to be compensated for their loss of bargain, which had included unpaid rent arrears of $51,076.95 and future rent of $59,817.41, totaling $110,894.36. Ultimately, the court had granted the plaintiffs' request for judgment in the specified amount, resolving the case in favor of the commercial landlords.