The couple, S.E. Grummett and Sam Kruger, are Toronto-based performers who work together as a comedy duo called 'Creepy Boys'. They say their landlord believes they have been smoking inside their rented home, but they suspect the unusual air-quality readings could actually be caused by their flatulence.
How Did The Farting Dispute Begin?
According to the couple, the trouble began in December 2025, when their landlord, who lives in the same converted duplex, started raising concerns about poor air quality in her apartment.
The landlord reportedly has a chronic lung condition and became concerned after an air-quality monitoring device detected elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Since the two apartments share a ventilation system, she suspected that the source could be coming from the tenants' home.
Grummett and Kruger, however, denied smoking indoors. They said they tried several ways to identify the source of the readings, including changing their cooking habits and avoiding home fragrances.
The couple also requested that an air-quality specialist be brought in to investigate the problem. However, they claim the landlord declined the request, citing the expense.
'Farts. It Has To Be Farts'
After researching the issue and consulting a public health specialist, the couple came across information suggesting that VOC readings can be affected by normal human bodily functions, including breathing and other emissions.
They noticed that the readings often increased overnight and began to suspect that their flatulence could be responsible.
"Farts. It's farts. It has to be farts," they reportedly said while describing their discovery.
However, there is no independent confirmation that their flatulence was responsible for the readings.
Couple Challenges Eviction Before Tribunal
The dispute eventually escalated when the landlord served the couple with an eviction notice on June 29, reportedly stating that she intended to reclaim the property for personal use.
The couple believes the eviction is connected to the disagreement over the air-quality readings and their efforts to assert their tenant rights. They are challenging the notice before Ontario's Landlord and Tenant Board.
The case was heard on October 29, 2026, but the tribunal had reserved its decision, leaving the couple awaiting the outcome.
Meanwhile, Grummett and Kruger have launched a fundraising campaign to cover their legal expenses. They have reportedly raised around CAD $3,400 (approximately Rs 2.26 lakh).
For the couple, the situation is no laughing matter despite its unusual circumstances. They say losing their home would mean losing the stable accommodation they had finally secured after spending nearly five years moving between temporary stays while travelling for work and performing.
The key distinction is that the couple claims their flatulence may explain the air-quality readings. It has not been scientifically established, and the tribunal's decision was still pending in the latest reporting.
