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Eviction, repossession and lease termination
Can I be evicted because my place is being sold? (Ontario)
- If you are asked to move out upon closing of the sale of your place, the landlord must have a legal reason to do so and do so with proper notice.
- If the buyer, the buyer’s close family member or a caregiver wants to move in, you may indeed have to move out even if your lease has yet to expire. In such case, the landlord must present you with proper notice in a form called “Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord, a Purchaser or a Family Member Requires the Rental Unit – Form N12.”
- Following this, the landlord may offer you another acceptable unit to move into, or pay you a month’s rent.
I have received an eviction notice, what can you do?
- If you refuse to move out, the landlord will be required to reach out to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) to evict you. A hearing will be scheduled, though you are still encouraged to find an agreement with your landlord, such as being paid more than one month’s rent.
- At the hearing, you will be asked to provide input as to how you challenge your landlord’s case.
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