HOW TO DEAL WITH EVICTIONS IN TORONTO

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So, you just set up your bookshelf in your apartment and things are going well…😊 until your landlord sends you an eviction notice 😟 This may seem like your worst nightmare, but thankfully, our engagement reporter Sahaana Ranganathan breaks down how to navigate the most common eviction scenarios.

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HOW TO DEAL WITH EVICTIONS IN TORONTO
We break down who is covered by the Residental Tenancies Act, why a renter can be evicted and what the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords are.
Our engagement reporter Sahaana Ranganathan goes over the legal process that happens (or should happen) when you receive an eviction notice in our first video guide. Then, our next three videos explore specific scenarios: evictions for being late on rent, evictions because the landlord wants to move into or sell your unit, demovictions and renovictions.
We're partnering with St. Stephen-In-The-Fields church to host a Story Circle and community dinner in the Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood. Join us on Jan. 21, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. to learn how the Keele Area Tenants Association successfully fought an eviction notice and to talk about housing challenges and resources. Dinner and refreshments will be provided.
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