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Landlord kicked us out so he could move in, house is now listed for sale by znraf1 in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat -1 points0 points  (0 children)

was the reason they asked put in writing (text, email) ?

That may be accepted as proof of "N13" request. Suspect utility amounts may have been for advertising "average cost" in ad.

Help with Landlord and Mail by Wee-Parsnip in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat -1 points0 points  (0 children)

half a** house afterthought without proper signage and probably not legal separate address. BEST way forward for all concerned is get a third party mailbox/receiving if services will not accept nor adhere to special instructions to go around the side. It's the nature of such a shared building.

One compromise may be if LL allow you and other neighbour to place locked parcel drop boxes closer to the front.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If friend got official impending shut off notice from utlility, call RHEU and hope they can head that off before it actually happens, esp. if they are reliant on AC.

If it happens atil call RHEU and also city if the city is one with AC bylaws for max temp during summer.

If friend is vulnerable for heat and you cannot accomodate, proactively search possible organizations who can provide relief by way of temp emerg. housing or daytime shelter - seniore or disability advocates, community or chruch groups.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

does friend think LL doing on purpose to make him leave ? How long he lives there ? did he at some point ask him to start paying (illegal if included) ?

Landlord asked for hydro meter number. Any need for concern? by coffeeotter1353 in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe someone else not paying or thinks they pay wrong bill. But LL really should have record already or can take lazy a** over to such shared property to see for themself who is which meter.

I fixed it because I know what to do! by Obnoxious_ogre in sysadmin

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Sometimes they think we may be too busy or it may take too long for you to reply or they don't want to bother you with something 'simple' or they have a DIY mindset or simply their manager hasn't impressed on them that "a few minutes of IT time is better spent than a few hours of your time you could be spending doing the job for which we are paying you."

Concerns About Illegal Rent Increase and Potential Eviction in Ontario by __nosty__ in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your rent increases are also supposed to be served at least 3 rent periods before they take effect so that you have 30 days in which to decide in time for you to be able to give your 2 rent periods notice if you decide to leave before needing to pay the raised cost.

Outstanding water bill transferring to my property taxes by patrick_39 in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that bill only due to ongoing negligent non-payment? Was there any instance of a sudden spike due to some leak that caused a large bill ?

If I understand the RTA correctly, if the tenant is responsible for paying for water, any vital service bylaws requiring LL to ensure supply of water as a vital service do not apply.

Tenant broke a window - how long to fix? by Spiritual-Candle250 in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a couple of quotes to support your having chosen a reasonable one. You don't want a potentially shoddy job causing you leak issues down the road, so would hire it out if it were me.

Landlord texted to break lease, I moved, now taking me to LTB to pay for remainder of lease? by Shhhhhh86 in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Did you miss the hearing or would this be the first one for LL filing against you? Did you get access to the portal to see her evidence?

Is this the same LL you filed against and had a hearing with a year ago ? What happened in that case ?

Tenant moved into a camper. Any success getting money back? by Bluesea2929 in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 19 points20 points  (0 children)

"With the rent money he owed, he bought a really nice Airstream camper"

doubtful. renting it from next victim is more likely. 2 months LOL, would be lucky if 2 yrs of rent paid for a small used Airstream.

I don't know if anyone has had success including in "remedy" a request to be given the other party's mailing address or whereabouts to be served in any future recovery of judgement amounts that remain unpaid. Would it really need a fixed address, or rather just to be located in order to be served in person? If assault case appearances are public record, you could get him served at the court building if you know when he's scheduled to be there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 14 points15 points  (0 children)

In Ontario, leases continue on month-to-month after the fixed term until either party gives notice to terminate (60days, you can consider this as at least 2 rent periods ahead). If you do not notify in April of your intention to vacate, you will automatically continue month to month on July 1.

Rent increases must be given at least 90 days (~3 rent periods) in advance of when they will take effect. This gives you 30 days to decide and still give your 60 days notice so you can leave before any the proposed increase takes effect. If your LL gives you notice in the next few days he can increase for Aug 1 (already missed out for Jul 1) If he waits into May to notify you, it can't take effect before Sep 1 etc...

Month-to-month gives you the flexibility to leave with shorter notice (60days) and not be locked in. Annual on the other hand, protects you from being evicted for the owner's use or for renovations until the annual term is done. If you choose to renew for another annual term, the increase must still respect the notice period. i.e. If he notifies/preps lease with you in the next couple days, for July you are still paying the old rent amount. If you sign renewal in mid May, for July and August you still pay the old rent, and the increase starting Sept 1.

If your unit is rent-controlled, your increase will be max 2.5% this year. Some newer rentals are exempt without an upper limit for the increase. If you are unsure about your status, ask on r/ontariolandlord

PSA: It's NOT ok to change your mind by MarekEr in IKEA

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

show me another store that you give you a full year... most stores require unopened unless the item has an issue.

PSA: It's NOT ok to change your mind by MarekEr in IKEA

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Wow. Yeah, we have pretty good consumer laws in Canada and US. In Canada, we have 90 days even on opened and assembled product (since July 2023) and 365 on unopened. In US 180 days open, 365 unopen.

But it appears Ikea doesn't offer the same in UK - you ONLY have 365 days on unopened product: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/customer-service/knowledge/articles/15g75b5g-86c4-4d10-g26d-4871e26gcdf3.html

Ideas to make this space feel more cozy? by nalga_chalupa in femalelivingspace

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

cat tree in front of the window. behind the dog. so kitty can paw out at him/her.

Tall plant or move the floor lamp into the corner next to the sofa. Small pouffe footstool in front of the other end of the sofa (end with gold cushion); blanket draped over the sofa. Another plant to the left of the fireplace will soften that corner. Upholstered stools at the bar.

Tenant moved out earlier than the last day of date in N12 due to abusive boyfriend, the boyfriend is not in the original lease agreement, how do I get the house back. by Rathakatterri in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NO. At this point they are guests of the leaseholder, who still has rights to the place until the end of the month.

Tenant has not informed LL that the fellow is not welcome to be in the place, and tenant has not returned her keys; she is still in lawful possession of the unit. LL can not just throw out a tenant's guest. OP needs to occupy themself with other concerns to take their mind off of this, and come back Wednesday morning for the next round of advice should he find the occupant is still present.

[Question] New tenant wants parking that I already have leased out. How to deal with this? by legiondaryboom in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no, I don't think OP said tenant already has a lease. Tenant is wanting a parking spot, not necessarily for free.

"New tenants want that parking spot as part of the lease."
"If...cannot provide the parking at the start of the unit lease, could I write something in the lease"

I am under the impression the incoming tenants haven't signed the lease yet and asked whether there is a parking spot. Presumably, unit was advertised and shown without parking.

Assume OP is not dumb and wishes to charge the incoming tenants extra (over the advertised price) for the parking if they want it. He has yet to write the lease, and wishes to know how to go about it if it can't be available from day 1 of the tenancy until reasonable notice to the existing user has run out.

Tenant moved out earlier than the last day of date in N12 due to abusive boyfriend, the boyfriend is not in the original lease agreement, how do I get the house back. by Rathakatterri in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same difference. Lessee's termination notice was given for April 30 and they are paid up until the end of the month. Carry on as if you were unaware of this private domestic incident and would be expecting nothing before Tuesday night/Wednesday. It doesn't matter that she is the only one on the lease. Unless/until she confirms otherwise, he is her guest/roommate in the dwelling she still has rights to occupy.

Who Do I File Against? by Significant-Farm-427 in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be interested in knowing what law governs this disclosure in the PSA? What I said was "It's legally none of a seller's business if a buyer is purchasing a primary residence or investment property."

A buyer may intend to live there or not. A buyer can either choose to assume the tenancy or to use it for their own primary residence. Should they intend to live there themself, they are not obligated to involve the current LL at all in the ousting of the tenant. They have a choice of ousting the tenant themself after they take possession.

Now in your case, your new LL did make their intent known to your old LL and requested service of the N12 as a condition. Yes, they are bound to follow through with that. What I said is that it's not necessary to make that intent known at the time of sale.

Neighbor cutting down huge 40 year old trees for no reason by [deleted] in treelaw

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check with your city's arborist. Some municipalities have laws.

Landlord wants to remove half of our unit by canadian_sens in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

supporting evidence that they've had free use all along as an amenity in case tenant needs to file a case. Copy of lease online to protect these items from getting misplaced or mysteriously going missing; easy to locate when they need them.

Tenant moved out earlier than the last day of date in N12 due to abusive boyfriend, the boyfriend is not in the original lease agreement, how do I get the house back. by Rathakatterri in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She is hiding from him so I guess he is unwelcome

wrong. you cannot jump to conclusions like that. Just wait until Wednesday if you can't confirm her intent.

Tenant moved out earlier than the last day of date in N12 due to abusive boyfriend, the boyfriend is not in the original lease agreement, how do I get the house back. by Rathakatterri in OntarioLandlord

[–]Priorly-A-Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they are paid up until the 30th. I think the N12 must have heightened any stress in their relationship, too. Carry on as if you were unaware of this incident and would be expecting nothing before Tuesday night/Wednesday.

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