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Ontario Landlords now have to pay tenants if evicting them to use units for themselves

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Ontario Landlords now have to pay tenants if evicting them to use units for themselves

New tenant protections come into effect today that place more requirements on landlords evicting them.

When a landlord evicts a tenant to use the unit themselves or for a family member, they have to now give the tenant one month's rent as compensation.

Alternatively, the landlord could offer the tenant another acceptable rental unit ...[CLICK HERE]

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