Selected Sections of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
S.O. 2006, CHAPTER 17
Termination only in accordance with Act
37 (1) A tenancy may be terminated only in accordance with this Act.
Termination by notice
(2) If a notice of termination is given in accordance with this Act and the tenant vacates the rental unit in accordance with the notice, the tenancy is terminated on the termination date set out in the notice.
Termination by agreement
(3) A notice of termination need not be given if a landlord and a tenant have agreed to terminate a tenancy.
When notice void
(4) A tenant’s notice to terminate a tenancy is void if it is given,
(a) at the time the tenancy agreement is entered into; or
(b) as a condition of entering into the tenancy agreement.
When agreement void
(5) An agreement between a landlord and tenant to terminate a tenancy is void if it is entered into,
(a) at the time the tenancy agreement is entered into; or
(b) as a condition of entering into the tenancy agreement.
Application of subss. (4) and (5)
(6) Subsections (4) and (5) do not apply to rental units occupied by students of one or more post-secondary educational institutions in a residential complex owned, operated or administered by or on behalf of the post-secondary educational institutions.
Same
(7) Subsections (4) and (5) do not apply to rental units in a residential complex with respect to which the landlord has entered into an agreement with one or more post-secondary educational institutions providing,
(a) that the landlord, as of the date the agreement is entered into and for the duration of the agreement, rents the rental units which are the subject of the agreement only to students of the institution or institutions;
(b) that the landlord will comply with the maintenance standards set out in the agreement with respect to the rental units which are the subject of the agreement; and
(c) that the landlord will not charge a new tenant of a rental unit which is a subject of the agreement a rent which is greater than the lawful rent being charged to the former tenant plus the guideline.
Same
(8) The maintenance standards set out in the agreement and referred to in clause (7) (b) shall not provide for a lower maintenance standard than that required by law.
Same
(9) If the landlord breaches any of clauses (7) (a), (b) and (c), the agreement referred to in subsection (7) is terminated and the exemption provided by subsection (7) no longer applies.
Same
(10) The landlord shall be deemed to have not breached the condition in clause (7) (a) if,
(a) upon a tenant ceasing to be a student of a post-secondary educational institution that is a party to the agreement with the landlord, the landlord takes action to terminate the tenancy in accordance with an agreement with the tenant to terminate the tenancy or a notice of termination given by the tenant; or
(b) a tenant sublets the rental unit to a person who is not a student of a post-secondary educational institution that is a party to the agreement with the landlord.
Same
(11) Either party to an agreement referred to in subsection (7) may terminate the agreement on at least 90 days written notice to the other party and, upon the termination of the agreement, the exemption provided by subsection (7) no longer applies.
Restriction on recovery of possession
39 A landlord shall not recover possession of a rental unit subject to a tenancy unless,
(a) the tenant has vacated or abandoned the unit; or
(b) an order of the Board evicting the tenant has authorized the possession.
Non-payment of rent
59 (1) If a tenant fails to pay rent lawfully owing under a tenancy agreement, the landlord may give the tenant notice of termination of the tenancy effective not earlier than,
(a) the 7th day after the notice is given, in the case of a daily or weekly tenancy; and
(b) the 14th day after the notice is given, in all other cases.
Contents of notice
(2) The notice of termination shall set out the amount of rent due and shall specify that the tenant may avoid the termination of the tenancy by paying, on or before the termination date specified in the notice, the rent due as set out in the notice and any additional rent that has become due under the tenancy agreement as at the date of payment by the tenant.
Notice void if rent paid
(3) The notice of termination is void if, before the day the landlord applies to the Board for an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the tenant based on the notice, the tenant pays,
(a) the rent that is in arrears under the tenancy agreement; and
(b) the additional rent that would have been due under the tenancy agreement as at the date of payment by the tenant had notice of termination not been given.
Termination for cause, misrepresentation of income
60 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the rental unit is a rental unit described in paragraph 1, 2, 3 or 4 of subsection 7 (1) and the tenant has knowingly and materially misrepresented his or her income or that of other members of his or her family occupying the rental unit.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination and shall provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given
Termination for cause, illegal act
61 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the tenant or another occupant of the rental unit commits an illegal act or carries on an illegal trade, business or occupation or permits a person to do so in the rental unit or the residential complex.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination and shall provide a termination date not earlier than,
(a) the 10th day after the notice is given, in the case of a notice grounded on an illegal act, trade, business or occupation involving,
(i) the production of an illegal drug,
(ii) the trafficking in an illegal drug, or
(iii) the possession of an illegal drug for the purposes of trafficking; or
(b) the 20th day after the notice is given, in all other cases.
Definitions
(3) In this section,
“illegal drug” means a controlled substance or precursor as those terms are defined in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada); (“drogue illicite”)
“possession” has the same meaning as in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada); (“possession”)
“production” means, with respect to an illegal drug, to produce the drug within the meaning of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada); (“production”)
“trafficking” means, with respect to an illegal drug, to traffic in the drug within the meaning of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada). (“trafic”)
Termination for cause, damage
62 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person whom the tenant permits in the residential complex wilfully or negligently causes undue damage to the rental unit or the residential complex.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall,
(a) provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given;
(b) set out the grounds for termination; and
(c) require the tenant, within seven days,
(i) to repair the damaged property or pay to the landlord the reasonable costs of repairing the damaged property, or
(ii) to replace the damaged property or pay to the landlord the reasonable costs of replacing the damaged property, if it is not reasonable to repair the damaged property.
Notice void if tenant complies
(3) The notice of termination under this section is void if the tenant, within seven days after receiving the notice, complies with the requirement referred to in clause (2) (c) or makes arrangements satisfactory to the landlord to comply with that requirement.
Termination for cause, damage, shorter notice period
63 (1) Despite section 62, a landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy that provides a termination date not earlier than the 10th day after the notice is given if the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person whom the tenant permits in the residential complex,
(a) wilfully causes undue damage to the rental unit or the residential complex; or
(b) uses the rental unit or the residential complex in a manner that is inconsistent with use as residential premises and that causes or can reasonably be expected to cause damage that is significantly greater than the damage that is required in order to give a notice of termination under clause (a) or subsection 62 (1).
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination.
Non-application of s. 62 (2) and (3)
(3) Subsections 62 (2) and (3) do not apply to a notice given under this section.
Termination for cause, reasonable enjoyment
64 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the conduct of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the residential complex by the tenant is such that it substantially interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of the residential complex for all usual purposes by the landlord or another tenant or substantially interferes with another lawful right, privilege or interest of the landlord or another tenant.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under subsection (1) shall,
(a) provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given;
(b) set out the grounds for termination; and
(c) require the tenant, within seven days, to stop the conduct or activity or correct the omission set out in the notice.
Notice void if tenant complies
(3) The notice of termination under subsection (1) is void if the tenant, within seven days after receiving the notice, stops the conduct or activity or corrects the omission.
Termination for cause, reasonable enjoyment of landlord in small building
65 (1) Despite section 64, a landlord who resides in a building containing not more than three residential units may give a tenant of a rental unit in the building notice of termination of the tenancy that provides a termination date not earlier than the 10th day after the notice is given if the conduct of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the building by the tenant is such that it substantially interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of the building for all usual purposes by the landlord or substantially interferes with another lawful right, privilege or interest of the landlord.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination.
Non-application of s. 64 (2) and (3)
(3) Subsections 64 (2) and (3) do not apply to a notice given under this section.
Termination for cause, act impairs safety
66 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if,
(a) an act or omission of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the residential complex by the tenant seriously impairs or has seriously impaired the safety of any person; and
(b) the act or omission occurs in the residential complex.
Same
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall provide a termination date not earlier than the 10th day after the notice is given and shall set out the grounds for termination.
Termination for cause, too many persons
67 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the number of persons occupying the rental unit on a continuing basis results in a contravention of health, safety or housing standards required by law.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall,
(a) provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given;
(b) set out the details of the grounds for termination; and
(c) require the tenant, within seven days, to reduce the number of persons occupying the rental unit to comply with health, safety or housing standards required by law.
Notice void if tenant complies
(3) The notice of termination under this section is void if the tenant, within seven days after receiving the notice, sufficiently reduces the number of persons occupying the rental unit.
Notice of termination, further contravention
68 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if,
(a) a notice of termination under section 62, 64 or 67 has become void as a result of the tenant’s compliance with the terms of the notice; and
(b) within six months after the notice mentioned in clause (a) was given to the tenant, an activity takes place, conduct occurs or a situation arises that constitutes grounds for a notice of termination under section 60, 61, 62, 64 or 67, other than an activity, conduct or a situation that is described in subsection 61 (1) and that involves an illegal act, trade, business or occupation described in clause 61 (2) (a).
Same
(2) The notice under this section shall set out the date it is to be effective and that date shall not be earlier than the 14th day after the notice is given.
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Selected Sections of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
S.O. 2006, CHAPTER 17
Termination only in accordance with Act
37 (1) A tenancy may be terminated only in accordance with this Act.
Termination by notice
(2) If a notice of termination is given in accordance with this Act and the tenant vacates the rental unit in accordance with the notice, the tenancy is terminated on the termination date set out in the notice.
Termination by agreement
(3) A notice of termination need not be given if a landlord and a tenant have agreed to terminate a tenancy.
When notice void
(4) A tenant’s notice to terminate a tenancy is void if it is given,
(a) at the time the tenancy agreement is entered into; or
(b) as a condition of entering into the tenancy agreement.
When agreement void
(5) An agreement between a landlord and tenant to terminate a tenancy is void if it is entered into,
(a) at the time the tenancy agreement is entered into; or
(b) as a condition of entering into the tenancy agreement.
Application of subss. (4) and (5)
(6) Subsections (4) and (5) do not apply to rental units occupied by students of one or more post-secondary educational institutions in a residential complex owned, operated or administered by or on behalf of the post-secondary educational institutions.
Same
(7) Subsections (4) and (5) do not apply to rental units in a residential complex with respect to which the landlord has entered into an agreement with one or more post-secondary educational institutions providing,
(a) that the landlord, as of the date the agreement is entered into and for the duration of the agreement, rents the rental units which are the subject of the agreement only to students of the institution or institutions;
(b) that the landlord will comply with the maintenance standards set out in the agreement with respect to the rental units which are the subject of the agreement; and
(c) that the landlord will not charge a new tenant of a rental unit which is a subject of the agreement a rent which is greater than the lawful rent being charged to the former tenant plus the guideline.
Same
(8) The maintenance standards set out in the agreement and referred to in clause (7) (b) shall not provide for a lower maintenance standard than that required by law.
Same
(9) If the landlord breaches any of clauses (7) (a), (b) and (c), the agreement referred to in subsection (7) is terminated and the exemption provided by subsection (7) no longer applies.
Same
(10) The landlord shall be deemed to have not breached the condition in clause (7) (a) if,
(a) upon a tenant ceasing to be a student of a post-secondary educational institution that is a party to the agreement with the landlord, the landlord takes action to terminate the tenancy in accordance with an agreement with the tenant to terminate the tenancy or a notice of termination given by the tenant; or
(b) a tenant sublets the rental unit to a person who is not a student of a post-secondary educational institution that is a party to the agreement with the landlord.
Same
(11) Either party to an agreement referred to in subsection (7) may terminate the agreement on at least 90 days written notice to the other party and, upon the termination of the agreement, the exemption provided by subsection (7) no longer applies.
Restriction on recovery of possession
39 A landlord shall not recover possession of a rental unit subject to a tenancy unless,
(a) the tenant has vacated or abandoned the unit; or
(b) an order of the Board evicting the tenant has authorized the possession.
Non-payment of rent
59 (1) If a tenant fails to pay rent lawfully owing under a tenancy agreement, the landlord may give the tenant notice of termination of the tenancy effective not earlier than,
(a) the 7th day after the notice is given, in the case of a daily or weekly tenancy; and
(b) the 14th day after the notice is given, in all other cases.
Contents of notice
(2) The notice of termination shall set out the amount of rent due and shall specify that the tenant may avoid the termination of the tenancy by paying, on or before the termination date specified in the notice, the rent due as set out in the notice and any additional rent that has become due under the tenancy agreement as at the date of payment by the tenant.
Notice void if rent paid
(3) The notice of termination is void if, before the day the landlord applies to the Board for an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the tenant based on the notice, the tenant pays,
(a) the rent that is in arrears under the tenancy agreement; and
(b) the additional rent that would have been due under the tenancy agreement as at the date of payment by the tenant had notice of termination not been given.
Termination for cause, misrepresentation of income
60 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the rental unit is a rental unit described in paragraph 1, 2, 3 or 4 of subsection 7 (1) and the tenant has knowingly and materially misrepresented his or her income or that of other members of his or her family occupying the rental unit.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination and shall provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given
Termination for cause, illegal act
61 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the tenant or another occupant of the rental unit commits an illegal act or carries on an illegal trade, business or occupation or permits a person to do so in the rental unit or the residential complex.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination and shall provide a termination date not earlier than,
(a) the 10th day after the notice is given, in the case of a notice grounded on an illegal act, trade, business or occupation involving,
(i) the production of an illegal drug,
(ii) the trafficking in an illegal drug, or
(iii) the possession of an illegal drug for the purposes of trafficking; or
(b) the 20th day after the notice is given, in all other cases.
Definitions
(3) In this section,
“illegal drug” means a controlled substance or precursor as those terms are defined in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada); (“drogue illicite”)
“possession” has the same meaning as in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada); (“possession”)
“production” means, with respect to an illegal drug, to produce the drug within the meaning of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada); (“production”)
“trafficking” means, with respect to an illegal drug, to traffic in the drug within the meaning of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada). (“trafic”)
Termination for cause, damage
62 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person whom the tenant permits in the residential complex wilfully or negligently causes undue damage to the rental unit or the residential complex.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall,
(a) provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given;
(b) set out the grounds for termination; and
(c) require the tenant, within seven days,
(i) to repair the damaged property or pay to the landlord the reasonable costs of repairing the damaged property, or
(ii) to replace the damaged property or pay to the landlord the reasonable costs of replacing the damaged property, if it is not reasonable to repair the damaged property.
Notice void if tenant complies
(3) The notice of termination under this section is void if the tenant, within seven days after receiving the notice, complies with the requirement referred to in clause (2) (c) or makes arrangements satisfactory to the landlord to comply with that requirement.
Termination for cause, damage, shorter notice period
63 (1) Despite section 62, a landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy that provides a termination date not earlier than the 10th day after the notice is given if the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person whom the tenant permits in the residential complex,
(a) wilfully causes undue damage to the rental unit or the residential complex; or
(b) uses the rental unit or the residential complex in a manner that is inconsistent with use as residential premises and that causes or can reasonably be expected to cause damage that is significantly greater than the damage that is required in order to give a notice of termination under clause (a) or subsection 62 (1).
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination.
Non-application of s. 62 (2) and (3)
(3) Subsections 62 (2) and (3) do not apply to a notice given under this section.
Termination for cause, reasonable enjoyment
64 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the conduct of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the residential complex by the tenant is such that it substantially interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of the residential complex for all usual purposes by the landlord or another tenant or substantially interferes with another lawful right, privilege or interest of the landlord or another tenant.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under subsection (1) shall,
(a) provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given;
(b) set out the grounds for termination; and
(c) require the tenant, within seven days, to stop the conduct or activity or correct the omission set out in the notice.
Notice void if tenant complies
(3) The notice of termination under subsection (1) is void if the tenant, within seven days after receiving the notice, stops the conduct or activity or corrects the omission.
Termination for cause, reasonable enjoyment of landlord in small building
65 (1) Despite section 64, a landlord who resides in a building containing not more than three residential units may give a tenant of a rental unit in the building notice of termination of the tenancy that provides a termination date not earlier than the 10th day after the notice is given if the conduct of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the building by the tenant is such that it substantially interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of the building for all usual purposes by the landlord or substantially interferes with another lawful right, privilege or interest of the landlord.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination.
Non-application of s. 64 (2) and (3)
(3) Subsections 64 (2) and (3) do not apply to a notice given under this section.
Termination for cause, act impairs safety
66 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if,
(a) an act or omission of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the residential complex by the tenant seriously impairs or has seriously impaired the safety of any person; and
(b) the act or omission occurs in the residential complex.
Same
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall provide a termination date not earlier than the 10th day after the notice is given and shall set out the grounds for termination.
Termination for cause, too many persons
67 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the number of persons occupying the rental unit on a continuing basis results in a contravention of health, safety or housing standards required by law.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall,
(a) provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given;
(b) set out the details of the grounds for termination; and
(c) require the tenant, within seven days, to reduce the number of persons occupying the rental unit to comply with health, safety or housing standards required by law.
Notice void if tenant complies
(3) The notice of termination under this section is void if the tenant, within seven days after receiving the notice, sufficiently reduces the number of persons occupying the rental unit.
Notice of termination, further contravention
68 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if,
(a) a notice of termination under section 62, 64 or 67 has become void as a result of the tenant’s compliance with the terms of the notice; and
(b) within six months after the notice mentioned in clause (a) was given to the tenant, an activity takes place, conduct occurs or a situation arises that constitutes grounds for a notice of termination under section 60, 61, 62, 64 or 67, other than an activity, conduct or a situation that is described in subsection 61 (1) and that involves an illegal act, trade, business or occupation described in clause 61 (2) (a).
Same
(2) The notice under this section shall set out the date it is to be effective and that date shall not be earlier than the 14th day after the notice is given.
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Selected Sections of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
S.O. 2006, CHAPTER 17
Termination only in accordance with Act
37 (1) A tenancy may be terminated only in accordance with this Act.
Termination by notice
(2) If a notice of termination is given in accordance with this Act and the tenant vacates the rental unit in accordance with the notice, the tenancy is terminated on the termination date set out in the notice.
Termination by agreement
(3) A notice of termination need not be given if a landlord and a tenant have agreed to terminate a tenancy.
When notice void
(4) A tenant’s notice to terminate a tenancy is void if it is given,
(a) at the time the tenancy agreement is entered into; or
(b) as a condition of entering into the tenancy agreement.
When agreement void
(5) An agreement between a landlord and tenant to terminate a tenancy is void if it is entered into,
(a) at the time the tenancy agreement is entered into; or
(b) as a condition of entering into the tenancy agreement.
Application of subss. (4) and (5)
(6) Subsections (4) and (5) do not apply to rental units occupied by students of one or more post-secondary educational institutions in a residential complex owned, operated or administered by or on behalf of the post-secondary educational institutions.
Same
(7) Subsections (4) and (5) do not apply to rental units in a residential complex with respect to which the landlord has entered into an agreement with one or more post-secondary educational institutions providing,
(a) that the landlord, as of the date the agreement is entered into and for the duration of the agreement, rents the rental units which are the subject of the agreement only to students of the institution or institutions;
(b) that the landlord will comply with the maintenance standards set out in the agreement with respect to the rental units which are the subject of the agreement; and
(c) that the landlord will not charge a new tenant of a rental unit which is a subject of the agreement a rent which is greater than the lawful rent being charged to the former tenant plus the guideline.
Same
(8) The maintenance standards set out in the agreement and referred to in clause (7) (b) shall not provide for a lower maintenance standard than that required by law.
Same
(9) If the landlord breaches any of clauses (7) (a), (b) and (c), the agreement referred to in subsection (7) is terminated and the exemption provided by subsection (7) no longer applies.
Same
(10) The landlord shall be deemed to have not breached the condition in clause (7) (a) if,
(a) upon a tenant ceasing to be a student of a post-secondary educational institution that is a party to the agreement with the landlord, the landlord takes action to terminate the tenancy in accordance with an agreement with the tenant to terminate the tenancy or a notice of termination given by the tenant; or
(b) a tenant sublets the rental unit to a person who is not a student of a post-secondary educational institution that is a party to the agreement with the landlord.
Same
(11) Either party to an agreement referred to in subsection (7) may terminate the agreement on at least 90 days written notice to the other party and, upon the termination of the agreement, the exemption provided by subsection (7) no longer applies.
Restriction on recovery of possession
39 A landlord shall not recover possession of a rental unit subject to a tenancy unless,
(a) the tenant has vacated or abandoned the unit; or
(b) an order of the Board evicting the tenant has authorized the possession.
Non-payment of rent
59 (1) If a tenant fails to pay rent lawfully owing under a tenancy agreement, the landlord may give the tenant notice of termination of the tenancy effective not earlier than,
(a) the 7th day after the notice is given, in the case of a daily or weekly tenancy; and
(b) the 14th day after the notice is given, in all other cases.
Contents of notice
(2) The notice of termination shall set out the amount of rent due and shall specify that the tenant may avoid the termination of the tenancy by paying, on or before the termination date specified in the notice, the rent due as set out in the notice and any additional rent that has become due under the tenancy agreement as at the date of payment by the tenant.
Notice void if rent paid
(3) The notice of termination is void if, before the day the landlord applies to the Board for an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the tenant based on the notice, the tenant pays,
(a) the rent that is in arrears under the tenancy agreement; and
(b) the additional rent that would have been due under the tenancy agreement as at the date of payment by the tenant had notice of termination not been given.
Termination for cause, misrepresentation of income
60 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the rental unit is a rental unit described in paragraph 1, 2, 3 or 4 of subsection 7 (1) and the tenant has knowingly and materially misrepresented his or her income or that of other members of his or her family occupying the rental unit.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination and shall provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given
Termination for cause, illegal act
61 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the tenant or another occupant of the rental unit commits an illegal act or carries on an illegal trade, business or occupation or permits a person to do so in the rental unit or the residential complex.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination and shall provide a termination date not earlier than,
(a) the 10th day after the notice is given, in the case of a notice grounded on an illegal act, trade, business or occupation involving,
(i) the production of an illegal drug,
(ii) the trafficking in an illegal drug, or
(iii) the possession of an illegal drug for the purposes of trafficking; or
(b) the 20th day after the notice is given, in all other cases.
Definitions
(3) In this section,
“illegal drug” means a controlled substance or precursor as those terms are defined in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada); (“drogue illicite”)
“possession” has the same meaning as in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada); (“possession”)
“production” means, with respect to an illegal drug, to produce the drug within the meaning of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada); (“production”)
“trafficking” means, with respect to an illegal drug, to traffic in the drug within the meaning of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada). (“trafic”)
Termination for cause, damage
62 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person whom the tenant permits in the residential complex wilfully or negligently causes undue damage to the rental unit or the residential complex.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall,
(a) provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given;
(b) set out the grounds for termination; and
(c) require the tenant, within seven days,
(i) to repair the damaged property or pay to the landlord the reasonable costs of repairing the damaged property, or
(ii) to replace the damaged property or pay to the landlord the reasonable costs of replacing the damaged property, if it is not reasonable to repair the damaged property.
Notice void if tenant complies
(3) The notice of termination under this section is void if the tenant, within seven days after receiving the notice, complies with the requirement referred to in clause (2) (c) or makes arrangements satisfactory to the landlord to comply with that requirement.
Termination for cause, damage, shorter notice period
63 (1) Despite section 62, a landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy that provides a termination date not earlier than the 10th day after the notice is given if the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person whom the tenant permits in the residential complex,
(a) wilfully causes undue damage to the rental unit or the residential complex; or
(b) uses the rental unit or the residential complex in a manner that is inconsistent with use as residential premises and that causes or can reasonably be expected to cause damage that is significantly greater than the damage that is required in order to give a notice of termination under clause (a) or subsection 62 (1).
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination.
Non-application of s. 62 (2) and (3)
(3) Subsections 62 (2) and (3) do not apply to a notice given under this section.
Termination for cause, reasonable enjoyment
64 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the conduct of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the residential complex by the tenant is such that it substantially interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of the residential complex for all usual purposes by the landlord or another tenant or substantially interferes with another lawful right, privilege or interest of the landlord or another tenant.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under subsection (1) shall,
(a) provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given;
(b) set out the grounds for termination; and
(c) require the tenant, within seven days, to stop the conduct or activity or correct the omission set out in the notice.
Notice void if tenant complies
(3) The notice of termination under subsection (1) is void if the tenant, within seven days after receiving the notice, stops the conduct or activity or corrects the omission.
Termination for cause, reasonable enjoyment of landlord in small building
65 (1) Despite section 64, a landlord who resides in a building containing not more than three residential units may give a tenant of a rental unit in the building notice of termination of the tenancy that provides a termination date not earlier than the 10th day after the notice is given if the conduct of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the building by the tenant is such that it substantially interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of the building for all usual purposes by the landlord or substantially interferes with another lawful right, privilege or interest of the landlord.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination.
Non-application of s. 64 (2) and (3)
(3) Subsections 64 (2) and (3) do not apply to a notice given under this section.
Termination for cause, act impairs safety
66 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if,
(a) an act or omission of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the residential complex by the tenant seriously impairs or has seriously impaired the safety of any person; and
(b) the act or omission occurs in the residential complex.
Same
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall provide a termination date not earlier than the 10th day after the notice is given and shall set out the grounds for termination.
Termination for cause, too many persons
67 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the number of persons occupying the rental unit on a continuing basis results in a contravention of health, safety or housing standards required by law.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall,
(a) provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given;
(b) set out the details of the grounds for termination; and
(c) require the tenant, within seven days, to reduce the number of persons occupying the rental unit to comply with health, safety or housing standards required by law.
Notice void if tenant complies
(3) The notice of termination under this section is void if the tenant, within seven days after receiving the notice, sufficiently reduces the number of persons occupying the rental unit.
Notice of termination, further contravention
68 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if,
(a) a notice of termination under section 62, 64 or 67 has become void as a result of the tenant’s compliance with the terms of the notice; and
(b) within six months after the notice mentioned in clause (a) was given to the tenant, an activity takes place, conduct occurs or a situation arises that constitutes grounds for a notice of termination under section 60, 61, 62, 64 or 67, other than an activity, conduct or a situation that is described in subsection 61 (1) and that involves an illegal act, trade, business or occupation described in clause 61 (2) (a).
Same
(2) The notice under this section shall set out the date it is to be effective and that date shall not be earlier than the 14th day after the notice is given.
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Kaitlin Roka
Associate Lawyer
Kaitlin RokaAssociate Lawyer
Selected Sections of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
S.O. 2006, CHAPTER 17
Termination only in accordance with Act
37 (1) A tenancy may be terminated only in accordance with this Act.
Termination by notice
(2) If a notice of termination is given in accordance with this Act and the tenant vacates the rental unit in accordance with the notice, the tenancy is terminated on the termination date set out in the notice.
Termination by agreement
(3) A notice of termination need not be given if a landlord and a tenant have agreed to terminate a tenancy.
When notice void
(4) A tenant’s notice to terminate a tenancy is void if it is given,
(a) at the time the tenancy agreement is entered into; or
(b) as a condition of entering into the tenancy agreement.
When agreement void
(5) An agreement between a landlord and tenant to terminate a tenancy is void if it is entered into,
(a) at the time the tenancy agreement is entered into; or
(b) as a condition of entering into the tenancy agreement.
Application of subss. (4) and (5)
(6) Subsections (4) and (5) do not apply to rental units occupied by students of one or more post-secondary educational institutions in a residential complex owned, operated or administered by or on behalf of the post-secondary educational institutions.
Same
(7) Subsections (4) and (5) do not apply to rental units in a residential complex with respect to which the landlord has entered into an agreement with one or more post-secondary educational institutions providing,
(a) that the landlord, as of the date the agreement is entered into and for the duration of the agreement, rents the rental units which are the subject of the agreement only to students of the institution or institutions;
(b) that the landlord will comply with the maintenance standards set out in the agreement with respect to the rental units which are the subject of the agreement; and
(c) that the landlord will not charge a new tenant of a rental unit which is a subject of the agreement a rent which is greater than the lawful rent being charged to the former tenant plus the guideline.
Same
(8) The maintenance standards set out in the agreement and referred to in clause (7) (b) shall not provide for a lower maintenance standard than that required by law.
Same
(9) If the landlord breaches any of clauses (7) (a), (b) and (c), the agreement referred to in subsection (7) is terminated and the exemption provided by subsection (7) no longer applies.
Same
(10) The landlord shall be deemed to have not breached the condition in clause (7) (a) if,
(a) upon a tenant ceasing to be a student of a post-secondary educational institution that is a party to the agreement with the landlord, the landlord takes action to terminate the tenancy in accordance with an agreement with the tenant to terminate the tenancy or a notice of termination given by the tenant; or
(b) a tenant sublets the rental unit to a person who is not a student of a post-secondary educational institution that is a party to the agreement with the landlord.
Same
(11) Either party to an agreement referred to in subsection (7) may terminate the agreement on at least 90 days written notice to the other party and, upon the termination of the agreement, the exemption provided by subsection (7) no longer applies.
Restriction on recovery of possession
39 A landlord shall not recover possession of a rental unit subject to a tenancy unless,
(a) the tenant has vacated or abandoned the unit; or
(b) an order of the Board evicting the tenant has authorized the possession.
Non-payment of rent
59 (1) If a tenant fails to pay rent lawfully owing under a tenancy agreement, the landlord may give the tenant notice of termination of the tenancy effective not earlier than,
(a) the 7th day after the notice is given, in the case of a daily or weekly tenancy; and
(b) the 14th day after the notice is given, in all other cases.
Contents of notice
(2) The notice of termination shall set out the amount of rent due and shall specify that the tenant may avoid the termination of the tenancy by paying, on or before the termination date specified in the notice, the rent due as set out in the notice and any additional rent that has become due under the tenancy agreement as at the date of payment by the tenant.
Notice void if rent paid
(3) The notice of termination is void if, before the day the landlord applies to the Board for an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the tenant based on the notice, the tenant pays,
(a) the rent that is in arrears under the tenancy agreement; and
(b) the additional rent that would have been due under the tenancy agreement as at the date of payment by the tenant had notice of termination not been given.
Termination for cause, misrepresentation of income
60 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the rental unit is a rental unit described in paragraph 1, 2, 3 or 4 of subsection 7 (1) and the tenant has knowingly and materially misrepresented his or her income or that of other members of his or her family occupying the rental unit.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination and shall provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given
Termination for cause, illegal act
61 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the tenant or another occupant of the rental unit commits an illegal act or carries on an illegal trade, business or occupation or permits a person to do so in the rental unit or the residential complex.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination and shall provide a termination date not earlier than,
(a) the 10th day after the notice is given, in the case of a notice grounded on an illegal act, trade, business or occupation involving,
(i) the production of an illegal drug,
(ii) the trafficking in an illegal drug, or
(iii) the possession of an illegal drug for the purposes of trafficking; or
(b) the 20th day after the notice is given, in all other cases.
Definitions
(3) In this section,
“illegal drug” means a controlled substance or precursor as those terms are defined in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada); (“drogue illicite”)
“possession” has the same meaning as in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada); (“possession”)
“production” means, with respect to an illegal drug, to produce the drug within the meaning of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada); (“production”)
“trafficking” means, with respect to an illegal drug, to traffic in the drug within the meaning of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada). (“trafic”)
Termination for cause, damage
62 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person whom the tenant permits in the residential complex wilfully or negligently causes undue damage to the rental unit or the residential complex.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall,
(a) provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given;
(b) set out the grounds for termination; and
(c) require the tenant, within seven days,
(i) to repair the damaged property or pay to the landlord the reasonable costs of repairing the damaged property, or
(ii) to replace the damaged property or pay to the landlord the reasonable costs of replacing the damaged property, if it is not reasonable to repair the damaged property.
Notice void if tenant complies
(3) The notice of termination under this section is void if the tenant, within seven days after receiving the notice, complies with the requirement referred to in clause (2) (c) or makes arrangements satisfactory to the landlord to comply with that requirement.
Termination for cause, damage, shorter notice period
63 (1) Despite section 62, a landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy that provides a termination date not earlier than the 10th day after the notice is given if the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person whom the tenant permits in the residential complex,
(a) wilfully causes undue damage to the rental unit or the residential complex; or
(b) uses the rental unit or the residential complex in a manner that is inconsistent with use as residential premises and that causes or can reasonably be expected to cause damage that is significantly greater than the damage that is required in order to give a notice of termination under clause (a) or subsection 62 (1).
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination.
Non-application of s. 62 (2) and (3)
(3) Subsections 62 (2) and (3) do not apply to a notice given under this section.
Termination for cause, reasonable enjoyment
64 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the conduct of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the residential complex by the tenant is such that it substantially interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of the residential complex for all usual purposes by the landlord or another tenant or substantially interferes with another lawful right, privilege or interest of the landlord or another tenant.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under subsection (1) shall,
(a) provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given;
(b) set out the grounds for termination; and
(c) require the tenant, within seven days, to stop the conduct or activity or correct the omission set out in the notice.
Notice void if tenant complies
(3) The notice of termination under subsection (1) is void if the tenant, within seven days after receiving the notice, stops the conduct or activity or corrects the omission.
Termination for cause, reasonable enjoyment of landlord in small building
65 (1) Despite section 64, a landlord who resides in a building containing not more than three residential units may give a tenant of a rental unit in the building notice of termination of the tenancy that provides a termination date not earlier than the 10th day after the notice is given if the conduct of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the building by the tenant is such that it substantially interferes with the reasonable enjoyment of the building for all usual purposes by the landlord or substantially interferes with another lawful right, privilege or interest of the landlord.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall set out the grounds for termination.
Non-application of s. 64 (2) and (3)
(3) Subsections 64 (2) and (3) do not apply to a notice given under this section.
Termination for cause, act impairs safety
66 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if,
(a) an act or omission of the tenant, another occupant of the rental unit or a person permitted in the residential complex by the tenant seriously impairs or has seriously impaired the safety of any person; and
(b) the act or omission occurs in the residential complex.
Same
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall provide a termination date not earlier than the 10th day after the notice is given and shall set out the grounds for termination.
Termination for cause, too many persons
67 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if the number of persons occupying the rental unit on a continuing basis results in a contravention of health, safety or housing standards required by law.
Notice
(2) A notice of termination under this section shall,
(a) provide a termination date not earlier than the 20th day after the notice is given;
(b) set out the details of the grounds for termination; and
(c) require the tenant, within seven days, to reduce the number of persons occupying the rental unit to comply with health, safety or housing standards required by law.
Notice void if tenant complies
(3) The notice of termination under this section is void if the tenant, within seven days after receiving the notice, sufficiently reduces the number of persons occupying the rental unit.
Notice of termination, further contravention
68 (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if,
(a) a notice of termination under section 62, 64 or 67 has become void as a result of the tenant’s compliance with the terms of the notice; and
(b) within six months after the notice mentioned in clause (a) was given to the tenant, an activity takes place, conduct occurs or a situation arises that constitutes grounds for a notice of termination under section 60, 61, 62, 64 or 67, other than an activity, conduct or a situation that is described in subsection 61 (1) and that involves an illegal act, trade, business or occupation described in clause 61 (2) (a).
Same
(2) The notice under this section shall set out the date it is to be effective and that date shall not be earlier than the 14th day after the notice is given.
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