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The landlord may also give notice to end a tenancy in certain situations that are not
the tenant’s fault, but only at the end of the term or rental period. In these cases,
landlords must still give proper notice, and tenants may be entitled to compensation
and/or the right to return to the unit. Examples include:
Landlord or purchaser needs the unit for themselves, an immediate family
member, or caregiver, and
Landlord needs to do extensive repairs or renovations that require a building
permit and vacant possession of the unit.
If the tenant does not move out, the landlord must apply to the Landlord and Tenant
Board in order to evict the tenant. The Landlord and Tenant Board will hold a
hearing and decide if the tenancy should end. Both the landlord and the tenant can
come to the hearing and explain their side to the Landlord and Tenant Board. If the
Landlord and Tenant Board orders an eviction, the eviction order can only be
enforced by the sheriff (Court Enforcement Officer).
It is an offence for the landlord to evict a tenant without following this process. If
convicted, the landlord could face a fine of up to $50,000 (for an individual) or
$250,000 (for a corporation).
If the landlord and tenant agree to end the tenancy
The tenant and landlord can agree to end a tenancy at any time by using the proper
Landlord and Tenant Board form. Some landlords may ask the tenant to sign that
form when signing the tenancy agreement (lease). In most cases, an agreement to
end a tenancy signed at the beginning of the tenancy agreement is unenforceable
and the tenant does not have to move out.
There is more information on how to end a tenancy and reasons for eviction in the
act and in brochures on the Landlord and Tenant Board website.
E. Giving notices and documents (Part XII of the act)
The landlord and tenant must deliver some official notices and other documents in
writing. These notices and documents can be:
Hand delivered
Left in a mail box or a place where mail is ordinarily delivered, or
Mailed (this will count as delivered five days after mailing).
There are also other ways to serve notices and documents. For more information,
contact the Landlord and Tenant Board or see the rules of practice on its website.