What can I do if my landlord evicts me and does not move in?
A landlord can you so that they, certain family members, or a caregiver can move in. But if they evict you, the law says the person must plan to live in the rental unit for at least one year. And the person must move in 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.
Your landlord might have honestly planned to move in when they evicted you. But after you moved out, their life circumstances may have changed so much that they don't want to live in the rental unit. In this situation, the LTB might refuse to your landlord to pay you money. Learn more in Step 1.
It's important to prepare for your LTB hearing. You will need to gather that your landlord did not move in, took too long to move in, or did not live there long enough.
If you have not yet been evicted by your landlord, there are different steps you can take. Read more in Can I be evicted if my landlord wants to move in?
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 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.
