My landlord evicted me so the purchaser could move in. What can I do if they don’t move in?New
When your landlord sells your place, they can you so that the purchaser, the purchaser's close family members, or a caregiver can move in. The purchaser is the person who bought the rental unit.
The law says the person moving in must plan to live in the rental unit for at least one year. And the person must move into the unit within a reasonable amount of time.
You can apply to the (LTB) if the person:
- does not move in,
- takes too long to move in, or
- does not live in the unit for at least a year.
You must apply within one year of moving out of the rental unit.
The purchaser might have planned to move in when your landlord evicted you. But it's possible that after you moved out, their life circumstances changed so much that they don't want to live in the rental unit anymore. If this happens, the LTB might not the purchaser or your landlord to pay you money. Learn more in Step 1.
It's important to prepare for your LTB hearing. You need to find that the purchaser did not move in, took too long to move in, or did not live there long enough.
If your landlord has not yet evicted you, there are different steps you can take. Read more in Can I be evicted because my place is being sold?
If you agreed to move out
Your landlord might not have followed the formal eviction process at the LTB when they told you to move out. The two most common situations are:
- You chose to move out when they told you.
- You made an agreement with your landlord.
In many situations, you can still apply to the LTB. You can apply even if your landlord or the purchaser gave you money so you'd move. And you can apply even if you signed an agreement saying you would not sue them.
You should get legal help if you're not sure whether you can apply to the LTB.
