In a majority of issues between the landlord and tenant is about Non – Payment of Payment. If a tenant does not pay the legal rent, the landlord starts with serving a notice to end a tenancy early for non- Payment of rent (N4) to the tenant to either collect the outstanding arrears or terminate the tenancy. The N4, outlining the rent arrears and the time limit that the tenant should pay the rent arrears. The notice has the power to solve a conflict between the landlord and tenant before going to the Landlord and Tenant Board.
If the tenant does not respond or pay the arrears owed in the notice, the landlord must then file an application call Application with The Board to End A Tenancy Early for Non- Payment of Rent and To Collect the Rent That the Tenant Owes (L1). When the landlord file and application, he or she need to file a certification of services along with that application to prove that the landlord serve a N4 to the tenant. Whenever the landlord serves and file an application, must check the limitation periods.
Once an application filed with the landlord and tenant board, the Board will schedule a hearing to decide the application approximately between 2-5 weeks. All parties will be informed regarding the hearing through a Notice of Hearing, which outlines the date, place and time of the hearing. It is very important for all parties involved in a matter to participate in a hearing to ensure they have an opportunity to explain their situation to the adjudicator. Prior to a hearing, landlord and tenant have change to resolve through a mediation. Mediation facilitated by qualified mediator. A Board member, specifically an Adjudicator, will hear an application at the hearing and write their decision. Final the board will issue an order, in which the Board will always provide a copy to the landlord and tenant within 10 business days.
Tenant shall comply with order, most of the time the order request the tenant to pay the arrears within certain time or to vacate the rental unit by specify time. If the tenant does not comply with the order, the landlord cannot personally enforce the order, even the police has no authority to assist to vacate the tenant. An order can only be enforced by the Court Enforcement Office, also referred to as the Sheriff’s Office.
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