All Forum Posts by: John Smith

Can someone recommend a good paralegal/attorney services in the GTA that specialize in landlord/tenant cases? 

Also Thomas - any reason NOT to file an N4 along with the L9?

Even if we don't go for an eviction right away, does it hurt to provide the notice? That way, if the tenants do not pay even after being ordered to do so via the L9, we can file an L1.

Thoughts?

UPDATE:

@Thomas S.

I went to the Bob's bank today to verify the cheque and they told me that it is no good. 

I am moving forward and will be filing the L9 right away.

I have a few questions as this is the first time for me dealing with this.

1) Do I need to notify Bob and Alice separately? How much notice do I need to give them, if any?

2) Would it be ill-advised to also inspect the property at this time (with appropriate notice)?

3) When filing the L9, which address should I send to? Since Bob is no longer living at the unit.

4) Can someone give me general timeline/what to expect after filing the L9?

5) If anyone can recommend a paralegal that may be able to help guide me through this in Toronto area that would be much appreciated.

Thank you all again for the support through this stressful situation.

Thank you Kris, it's a good reminder. Appreciate it.

Thomas, grateful for your detailed and informed post.

As it stands, it seems unlikely that Bob will not continue paying rent on Alice's behalf. 

Given this, what are your thoughts on providing Bob and his lawyer the option to propose a buyout, assuming they can get Alice to cooperate?

Jon this makes sense and are my thoughts as well. Much appreciated.

Thank you for the advice Jon. I am in the process of acquiring an attorney.

Bob no longer lives in the unit (he has a second home) and wants to end the lease early. Alice is refusing to leave the unit.

Thanks for the reply Nicole.

Unfortunately Alice and Bob are not on good terms and Alice is unwilling to move out, and Bob is not willing to continue supporting her rent. This is why they are asking for my authorization to evict her.

Another potential issue is if I ignore this and Bob refuses to pay rent this month, I would then need to move to evict them for non-payment. 

Looking for advice on the following situation:

Unit was rented out to a couple - let's call them Bob and Alice. Both Bob and Alice are listed as tenants on the lease - but financials are mostly provided by Bob.

2 months into the lease, I am contacted by Bob's lawyer who claims the couple has separated and Bob is no longer living in the unit.

Bob's lawyer claims that Alice will no longer be able to continue paying rent without Bob's support. And in addition, she has been smoking pot in the unit which is in breach of our lease.

Bob's lawyer has asked for my authorization to prepare an eviction on my behalf because Alice is not willing to leave on her own accord.

Any advice on what the landlord should do here? From my perspective, both Bob and Alice are on the lease. They are only 2 months into the lease and I am out a month's worth of rent for the broker fee, plus it will take at least a month to fill the unit again. Also, I am not sure of any damages to the unit at this time. Is there anyway to recoup these funds as part of a "early lease termination agreement"? Does giving authorization to evict waive my ability to negotiate this type of agreement?

Any advice appreciated.