Background:
Jonathan Petrov, a tenant at 1925 Nelson Street, Vancouver, challenged an eviction order issued by his landlord, Plan A Real Estate Services Ltd. The dispute arose after Petrov removed approximately 20 pieces of artwork from a shared laundry room without permission.

Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) Proceedings:
Plan A issued a Notice to End Tenancy for Cause citing interference with other tenants, jeopardizing safety, and illegal activity. Petrov disputed the notice, but an RTB arbitrator ruled against him, upholding the eviction and granting an Order of Possession to Plan A. A review application was dismissed.

Legal Issues and Arguments:
Petrov sought judicial review, arguing that the arbitrator:

• Failed to consider the protective purpose of the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA).

• Did not resolve the ownership of the artwork.

• Wrongly determined his conduct was severe enough to justify eviction.

The court applied a patent unreasonableness standard and found no error in the RTB’s decisions.

Judgment and Costs:
The Supreme Court of British Columbia dismissed Petrov’s application for a stay. The court emphasized that his unilateral actions, secrecy, and impact on tenant security justified eviction. No specific cost award was mentioned in the judgment.

Outcome:
Petrov’s stay application was denied, and the eviction order remained in effect.