Who is landlord trying to evict problem tenant?

After years of dealing with a tenant he calls “violent and threatening,” Chico Vaillancourt had had enough. The Sudbury realtor and landlord filed a complaint with the Ontario Landlord and Tenant board with the goal of getting the man evicted. That was in April 2020.

What do you have to do in an eviction case?

In most eviction cases, the landlord must give the tenant (you) a demand for possession or a notice to quit. This must be done before the landlord can file a complaint with the court. The notice or demand must: Say how much time the tenant has to fix the problem if the tenant has that option

When do you have a counterclaim in an eviction case?

If your landlord hasn’t made repairs you repeatedly asked for, and you withheld rent as a result, you have a defense to an eviction for nonpayment of rent. You may also have a counterclaim that asks the court to order your landlord to pay for the repairs or to order your landlord to make the repairs.

Is it normal for landlord to evict tenant in Ontario?

The Sudbury realtor and landlord filed a complaint with the Ontario Landlord and Tenant board with the goal of getting the man evicted. That was in April 2020. A year later, the case is about to go before the tribunal for the first time. “Apparently that’s normal these days,” said Vaillancourt with a laugh.

When does a landlord not have the right to evict?

The landlord cannot file for an eviction because they get into a disagreement with the tenant or because the tenant has filed a health or safety complaint with the town. Here are four times the landlord does not have the legal right to evict a tenant.

What causes a landlord to lose an eviction case?

The most common reason landlords lose an eviction case is failing to serve a 3-day notice to pay or quit. The notice is a requirement and a necessary condition for filing an eviction lawsuit in California.

Can a landlord sue a tenant for wrongful eviction?

A landlord can evict a tenant for a variety of reasons. However, not all of these reasons are considered legal and may result in a wrongful eviction lawsuit.