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Terminating a Tenancy
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How much notice does a tenant have to give to move out?
A tenant must provide the landlord with a written notice 60 days before the end of the tenancy.
Can a tenant break a lease?
Not unless the landlord agrees, something that rarely happens. However, the tenant is entitled to
assign the remainder of the lease to a new tenant. The landlord has a right to approve the
prospective new tenant, and that approval cannot be unreasonably withheld.
What is the process for evicting a tenant?
The first thing the landlord must do is provide
a written notice to the tenant explaining the
problem and indicating that if the problem is not
fixed the landlord will continue with the eviction
proceeding.
Can a tenant be evicted in the winter?
Yes.
For what reasons can a landlord evict a
tenant?
There are a number of reasons for evicting a
tenant although the most common one is non-
payment of rent. Some of the other reasons for
eviction include: persistent late payment of
rent, disturbing the neighbours, damage to the unit, criminal activity, the landlord requires the unit
for himself or a member of his family.
What should a tenant do if they receive a Notice of Termination?
The tenant should first read the notice to see why and when the landlord is asking them to leave.
If the issue cannot be worked out with the landlord, the tenant should seek legal advice.
A tenant must provide the landlord with a written notice 60 days before the end of the tenancy.
Can a tenant break a lease?
Not unless the landlord agrees, something that rarely happens. However, the tenant is entitled to
assign the remainder of the lease to a new tenant. The landlord has a right to approve the
prospective new tenant, and that approval cannot be unreasonably withheld.
What is the process for evicting a tenant?
The first thing the landlord must do is provide
a written notice to the tenant explaining the
problem and indicating that if the problem is not
fixed the landlord will continue with the eviction
proceeding.
Can a tenant be evicted in the winter?
Yes.
For what reasons can a landlord evict a
tenant?
There are a number of reasons for evicting a
tenant although the most common one is non-
payment of rent. Some of the other reasons for
eviction include: persistent late payment of
rent, disturbing the neighbours, damage to the unit, criminal activity, the landlord requires the unit
for himself or a member of his family.
What should a tenant do if they receive a Notice of Termination?
The tenant should first read the notice to see why and when the landlord is asking them to leave.
If the issue cannot be worked out with the landlord, the tenant should seek legal advice.
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