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Landlord Said They Needed the Apartment 

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Posted On: 7/20/2017
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Hello

We have recently moved out of a rented home because the landlord wants to sell the home .

However someone else is living there now, are they allowed to do that?

Make us move and tell us they are selling the house then change their mind?
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Posted On: 7/26/2017
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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be concerned about this situation.

You can find some information regarding some this type of situation and the Rental Fairness Act, 2017 in this Ontario Protecting Tenants from Unfair Rent Increases News Release.

We suggest that you contact the nearest Community Legal Clinic for some information and advice regarding your situation.


I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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