Evicting during COVID-19 in Ontario Canada

[Navroze Pirza]

Hello everyone,

I'm facing a problem, which I was hoping to get feedback on....

I have a tenant who is refusing to pay any rent (not even partial rent), since April 1, 2020 due to COVID-19. He has likely qualified for and recieved CERB, but still refuses to pay. 

I've issued a N4 as well as a L1, but so far nothing. With June on the horizon, I don't expect any rent coming in.  The courts are backed up and aren't hearing eviction cases, and he is not replying to cash for keys requests.  I have a feeling he's basically hanging on until he's forced out (which could be months), and would cost me a fortune in missed rent.  This SOB doesn't care.

Any suggestions/thoughts?  Thank you very much,