In Ontario, it is usually against the law for a landlord to force a tenant to move out without an order from the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Ontario law says what reasons a landlord must have to evict, what steps they must take to get an eviction, and how tenants can try to stop it.
Housing Law – Eviction
This tip sheet explains how to fill out the "Motion to Set Aside an Ex Parte Order" (S2) form, which tenants must submit if they have received an Ex Parte Order for their eviction and want to stop the eviction. It explains when the Landlord and Tenant...
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EnglishThis tip sheet explains how tenants can use Section 82 of the Residential Tenancies Act if their landlord has applied to evict them for non-payment of rent. It explains when Section 82 applies, what measures the Board can take to compensate a tenant,...
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EnglishThis tip sheet explains how tenants can ask the Landlord and Tenant Board to use subsection 83(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act to delay or deny their eviction based on compassionate grounds. It describes when the subsection may apply and includes...
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English, Français (français)Written for tenants who have been illegally evicted, this tip sheet defines what an illegal eviction is, describes self-help steps that tenants can take to get back into their housing, and explains when to seek legal help and how to apply to the...
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English, Français (français)This tip sheet explains how a tenant who has paid all the money they owe can request that an eviction order be stopped or voided after it becomes enforceable. Money owed by the tenant may include rent, bank charges, administration fees and the Sheriff...
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English, Français (français)This tip sheet explains how a tenant who has paid all the money they owe can request that an eviction order be stopped or voided before it becomes enforceable. It describes the steps in the process and the required forms and documents.
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EnglishThis tip sheet explains the T2 Application about Tenant Rights, which tenants can use to ask for a Landlord and Tenant Board hearing when they have particular problems with their landlord.
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English, Français (français)This tip sheet explains that tenants covered by the Residential Tenancies Act cannot be evicted just because they are in jail. It lists who is covered by the Act, how to deal with eviction while in jail, reasons a tenant can be evicted, and what the...
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English, Français (français)If landlords want to evict tenants for rent arrears they first must give the tenants specific documents and a chance to have a hearing at the Landlord and Tenant Board. This tip sheet explains these steps and what happens if tenants do not follow...
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English, Français (français)This tip sheet has information for tenants on how to request a review of a contested eviction order. It gives tips on what to include on the Request to Review form.
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English, Français (français)This tip sheet provides information for tenants on how to request a review of an uncontested eviction order. It includes a checklist for preparing the Request to Review form.
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