Legal Guidance for Evictions and Terminations
Evictions and terminations of tenancy agreements are among the most sensitive and challenging aspects of residential tenancy law. Whether you are a landlord seeking to end a tenancy or a tenant facing eviction, the process must be handled with precision to comply with Ontario’s legal requirements.
For landlords, we provide support from drafting and serving eviction notices through to representation at hearings before the Landlord and Tenant Board. The aim is to ensure that every step taken complies with the Residential Tenancies Act, reducing the risk of a procedural defect derailing your application.
For tenants, we act to protect your rights and ensure that eviction proceedings are fair and properly brought. We assist tenants in challenging unlawful evictions, whether that means negotiating a resolution or defending the application at a hearing.
This is a focused practice in Ontario residential tenancy law, and eviction matters make up a substantial part of the work we do.
In Ontario, a landlord can seek to end a tenancy for several reasons, including non-payment of rent, persistent late payments, causing damage to the property, illegal activity, disturbing other tenants, or where the landlord or their family needs to move into the unit. Each ground requires specific procedures to be followed under the Residential Tenancies Act.
The amount of notice required depends on the reason for the eviction. Non-payment of rent typically requires a 14-day notice for monthly tenancies, while other grounds, such as the landlord needing to move in, usually require 60 days. Following the correct procedure is essential to ensure the notice is valid.
Yes. If you believe the eviction is unjust or that proper procedures were not followed, you can dispute it at the Landlord and Tenant Board. Legal representation can help you present your position and, in some cases, prevent the eviction.
The initial assessment is free. Fixed-fee options are available where the matter allows.
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