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Tribunal denies cancer-based eviction, caps rent at $950

6/29/2026

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Tribunal adjudicator Nicole Walker rejected Alex Whiting’s claim that a family cancer diagnosis justified ending the tenancy.
Nicole Walker ruled Alex Duval and his partner may stay until March 2027.
Nicole Walker set the weekly rent at $950, rejecting Alex Whiting’s proposed increases to $1120 and $975 as not market-rate.
Alex Whiting had sent a WhatsApp notice saying she would renovate and move back after the diagnosis.

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Tribunal adjudicator Nicole Walker rejected Alex Whiting’s claim that a family cancer diagnosis justified ending the tenancy.
Nicole Walker ruled Alex Duval and his partner may stay until March 2027.
Nicole Walker set the weekly rent at $950, rejecting Alex Whiting’s proposed increases to $1120 and $975 as not market-rate.
Alex Whiting had sent a WhatsApp notice saying she would renovate and move back after the diagnosis.