Caplansky’s Deli has been shut down by the landlord of the property at 356 College St. for no known reason, according to Zane Caplansky. As posted on the door of the deli, the order to shutter the business is incoherent. It says the action is taken because the tenant did not effect repairs which were not authorized by the landlord. But even if there has been a typo, and the notice is complaining about necessary repairs, Caplansky claims he has had no dealings with the landlord, a numbered company, about any such complaint. The rent is paid in full and has been promptly paid throughout the lease. It is a mystery, although of course, logic dictates there is a reason. “I’m a landlord’s dream,” said the smoked meat sandwich boss. “I pay my rent on time every month. I improve the building, I improve the neighborhood. It’s a safer cleaner place because I’m there.” According to the Toronto Star, neither the owner of the numbered company nor his lawyer immediately responded to requests for comment. The delicatessen opened at the corner of College and Brunswick Ave. seven years ago. It has three years left on its lease.
Technicality. I’m thinking a developer handed the landlord a deal he can’t refuse. Hundred bucks says we’ll be hearing about a multi-level condo project going up in that precise spot shortly.
Seems like the owner of the deli DID repairs himself, but did it without the buildings owner approval.