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Eviction Guide Chapters

CHAPTER 1

The Rental Housing Tribunal

How to resolve major issues with your landlord before you need to go to court.

CHAPTER 2

Receiving a Notice to Vacate

How to respond if your landlord has sent you a letter saying they want you out. This includes verbal notices.

CHAPTER 3

Engaging with your landlord

How to talk to your landlord and resolve issues without having to go to court or the Rental Housing Tribunal.

CHAPTER 4

Responding to legal documents

What to do if you receive a summons or notice to appear in court for your eviction.

CHAPTER 5

How to oppose your eviction

How to legally oppose your eviction. Learn how to fight your eviction or get more time to move out of the property.

CHAPTER 6

How to find and instruct a lawyer

How to find free legal advice and representation for you eviction matter. You have the right to a lawyer!

CHAPTER 7

Accessing emergency housing

How to ensure that the municipality provides you with emergency housing if you will be made homeless by your eviction.

CHAPTER 8

Finding the right court

How to find the right court and courtroom where your eviction case will take place.

CHAPTER 9

What to expect in court

Understand the eviction court process and how your case will make it's way through the court process.

CHAPTER 10

Responding to a Court-ordered eviction

What to do once the court has made a decision in your eviction case.

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