2/6/2023
Topic:
Major repair & temporarily moving out
W. Bill Hickock
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By law, you will have first right of refusal. Simply put it in writing to your landlord that you plan to return when the renovations are completed. I’m not sure that you have to pay rent for a place that the landlord’s taken over temporarily to do maintenance and repairs. Perhaps someone else can answer this.
Also, it might be a good idea to get in writing how long the landlord is going to take to complete the repairs so that you’ll have some leverage if they drag it out for months. |
2/6/2023
Topic:
Month behind in rent and landlord won’t reply
W. Bill Hickock
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Here’s what I might try. Write a cheque for a small amount of the outstanding rent. Let’s say $50. Photograph the cheque and send it to the landlord via registered mail with a note apologizing and asking what arrangements can be made for you to make up the rest of the debt. This will show your good faith and place the ball in their court.
Even without a reply, keep on paying rent and if you have the money, keep paying off a little bit each month. Make sure you document all of this. Keep track of all your expenses in case you have to prove that you are financially struggling.
If the landlord is ignoring you and hoping that you will further default on your rent, do not do so because they can then evict you. However, if you can be seen to have done all that you can, your tenancy should remain in place. |
2/12/2023
Topic:
Live-In PSW & Tenant Rights
W. Bill Hickock
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No one has the right to harass you or to threaten you.
Please seek legal counsel.
S. |