 dirtyjefferAnons on ignore, but not due to fear.Premium
join:2002-02-21
London, ON | reply to Bender2000
Re: [Serious] Landlord wants to repossess without 6 months notic ironic timing...one of my coworkers here finished the lower level of their house and have used it as a rental lately...their last tenant started smoking weed in there, which infuriated my coworker as their baby's bedroom is directly above the tenant's bedroom below (house has shared ventilation)...the tenant didn't want to be told he couldn't smoke weed in the house, so he left...current tenant doesn't want to pay rent, and throws every rule in the book at them telling them they can't kick him out...likely, he is looking to stay for 5 months rent free, then find another place and do it all over again...i recommended they contact a property management company to handle the renting of the unit...this young couple are fairly new Canadians (maybe 5-7 years) from South America and are far too trusting...the company may even have some suggestions at how to evict the current person so they can actually collect on their investment...turns out the place is a mess as well...just some piece of shit who takes advantage of others...if it were me, i'd put his stuff on the curb and tell him to fuck off.
--
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
- George Orwell |
|
peterboroAvatars are for posersPremium
join:2006-11-03
Peterborough, ON | said by dirtyjeffer: ...if it were me, i'd put his stuff on the curb and tell him to fuck off. now, now DJ, you know where that would lead to... »en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Heights_(film) |
|
1 edit | reply to dirtyjeffer
said by dirtyjeffer:ironic timing...one of my coworkers here finished the lower level of their house and have used it as a rental lately...their last tenant started smoking weed in there, which infuriated my coworker as their baby's bedroom is directly above the tenant's bedroom below (house has shared ventilation)...the tenant didn't want to be told he couldn't smoke weed in the house, so he left...current tenant doesn't want to pay rent, and throws every rule in the book at them telling them they can't kick him out...likely, he is looking to stay for 5 months rent free, then find another place and do it all over again...i recommended they contact a property management company to handle the renting of the unit...this young couple are fairly new Canadians (maybe 5-7 years) from South America and are far too trusting...the company may even have some suggestions at how to evict the current person so they can actually collect on their investment...turns out the place is a mess as well...just some piece of shit who takes advantage of others...if it were me, i'd put his stuff on the curb and tell him to fuck off.
if the ventilation is so bad...sounds to me like your friends apartment isnt up to code...he will have an interesting conversation with bylaws, insurance...etc...when things go off the tracks
" Accessory Dwelling Units can contain some dire pitfalls for a new owner and anyone involved in the sale of such a unit. It’s one more thing to be concerned about, because the consequences of having an apartment declared illegal or closed down can be disastrous.
Any separate unit with its own cooking, eating, sleeping, and sanitary facilities in a detached or semi-detached house or row house is classified as an “accessory dwelling unit”. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a basement apartment for rent or a unit to accommodate a family member or a nanny.
In Ontario it’s been a roller coaster ride for homeowners in recent years. In 1994 the New Democratic government changed the law so that municipalities could no longer ban basement apartments. In May of 2001 the Conservative government reversed the rules and it’s expected that many cities will once again use zoning controls to block new accessory dwellings in the years ahead.
Strict fire regulations are now in effect, and any existing apartments that were occupied in November of 1995 are permitted – as long as they meet the new fire code. There’s also a new registry system, so officials can monitor compliance – and new penalties that are stiff enough to take seriously (fines of $25,000 or a year in the slammer!).
Before closing deals involving a basement apartment or duplex, triplex, or any other multiple dwelling, purchasers should ensure that they have obtained written confirmation of whether or not apartments are registered, and have been inspected and found to conform to the fire code.
To get an accessory dwelling unit certified in Ontario requires inspections by the local Fire Department and by the Electrical Safety Authority and possibly another by a local Ontario Building Code Official. In most cases, at least some renovations or repairs are required. Even if no renovations are needed to meet the fire code, fees alone can be a few hundred dollars.
Some areas of the Ontario Fire Code Retrofit Section 9.8 can be difficult to address, especially if the apartment was added as an afterthought in a typical home. For example, ceiling tiles and wood paneling in a basement apartment may be combustible and not meet with current requirements. These items may have to be removed or covered and owners are sometimes ordered to install a sprinkler system.
Fines and other legal consequences of not meeting the law are just the most obvious problems facing an owner of a unit that is not certified. Having to toss the tenant out is also obvious. But consider that insurance coverage or insurance claims may be denied, mortgages may be denied or nullified, and a tenant that is injured may have grounds for a civil suit."" |
|
 GonePremium
join:2011-01-24
Fort Erie, ON
kudos:3 | reply to dirtyjeffer
The guy is smoking weed? Serve the tenant with an N7 using Option 4 and file an L2 with the board. Problem solved.
If they think he's selling or growing the stuff, they could use an N6. |
|
dirtyjefferAnons on ignore, but not due to fear.Premium
join:2002-02-21
London, ON | reply to fast4ward
the ventilation isn't "bad"...it would be equivalent to someone smoking weed in your basement...you'd smell it upstairs, easily. |
|
 TLS2000Crazy CanuckPremium
join:2004-02-24
Mississauga, ON | If the smoke can get up there, the unit is likely not up to fire code standards.
--
Tom |
|
dirtyjefferAnons on ignore, but not due to fear.Premium
join:2002-02-21
London, ON | reply to Gone
said by Gone:The guy is smoking weed? Serve the tenant with an N7 using Option 4 and file an L2 with the board. Problem solved.
If they think he's selling or growing the stuff, they could use an N6.
that was the previous tenant, he is already gone...the current one has the place in a huge mess and is refusing to pay money knowing full well he can drag this out for several months then move along...it is why i suggested they use a property management company as they do all the in depth procedures to minimize the chances of a crappy tenant, plus they guarantee the monthly rent and do all the chasing if needed...they take a cut, but often get much more money for the place anyway...our friends use them currently on a couple of rental units they own...on their first rental, they were hoping to get $500-$550/month for the place, but this place got them $750/month and take care of all the "business" part of it.
--
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
- George Orwell |
|
peterboroAvatars are for posersPremium
join:2006-11-03
Peterborough, ON | reply to dirtyjeffer
said by dirtyjeffer:ironic timing...one of my coworkers here finished the lower level of their house and have used it as a rental lately... I always find it ironic when landlords with potentially illegal units cry fowl when a tenant does something illegal themselves or in this case maybe the current tenant is legally following the law. |
|
| reply to dirtyjeffer
Its really none of the landlords business if their tenant leaves a few clothes on the floor.
Not every one lives the Martha Stewart lifestyle |
|
|
|
bt
join:2009-02-26
canada
kudos:1 Reviews:
 ·Start Communicat..
| said by fast4ward:Its really none of the landlords business if their tenant leaves a few clothes on the floor.
Nice baseless assumption. |
|
| said by bt:said by fast4ward:Its really none of the landlords business if their tenant leaves a few clothes on the floor.
Nice baseless assumption. Thanks, we need pictures or hard data otherwise we are just speculating |
|
peterboroAvatars are for posersPremium
join:2006-11-03
Peterborough, ON | reply to bt
said by bt: Nice baseless assumption. To some anal burb dwellers a "huge mess" is a few clothes on the floor. |
|
dirtyjefferAnons on ignore, but not due to fear.Premium
join:2002-02-21
London, ON | reply to fast4ward
said by fast4ward:said by bt:said by fast4ward:Its really none of the landlords business if their tenant leaves a few clothes on the floor.
Nice baseless assumption. Thanks, we need pictures or hard data otherwise we are just speculating i don't need pictures...if she says its a mess, to the point that she is almost in tears today having to deal with it, i'll take her word over your opinion...this is a fairly young couple with a newborn baby who invested what little they have in an effort to provide a rental income from their home...they did a fairly extensive renovation to completely finish the lower level of the house so everything would have been fresh and new...we're not talking about a few pieces of clothing laying around, quit being ridiculous.
--
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
- George Orwell |
|
| We are getting way off the OP topic here.
So they are in debt, financed over their heads to the point they have to use rental income to afford their mortgage.
Does the guy track in a little snow and mud or is the tenant raising hogs in his unit. |
|
| reply to TigerLord
said by TigerLord:said by dirtyjeffer:if it's such a tense situation, i'd simply move...with the other stuff you are dealing with, i don't think it's worthwhile to live somewhere "fully hostile"...sure, you can fight it, but i think you'd be better to fight for your sanity and peace of mind.
Agreed. However if I can claim damages up to 3 months rent + moving fees I sure as heck will. Looks like OP is more interested in covering some costs or Claims than moving elsewhere and have a peacefull life. |
|
dirtyjefferAnons on ignore, but not due to fear.Premium
join:2002-02-21
London, ON | reply to fast4ward
said by fast4ward:We are getting way off the OP topic here.
So they are in debt, financed over their heads to the point they have to use rental income to afford their mortgage.
Does the guy track in a little snow and mud or is the tenant raising hogs in his unit.
nice assumptions there...they are looking for an ROI, not as a means to prevent from losing their home...just a couple of honest hard working people who were looking to use some extra space potential as extra income...you make it sound like they are some slumlord landlords renting out cockroach infested shitholes for top tier money.
one thing about the internet, it sure brings out the trolls. 
--
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
- George Orwell |
|
| are you done then ? LOL |
|
| reply to TigerLord
So? Did you get a hold of the Regie? Their reply? |
|
| reply to Bender2000
said by Bender2000:In Quebec, even if he were the shittiest tenant ever, it would take longer to "evict" than the 6 month notice of repossession.
there are a lot of people now renting their units as "rooming house" now so they can play outside the regie du logement |
|
 TigerLordResident pentaxianPremium,Mod
join:2002-06-09
Canada
kudos:6
·ELECTRONICBOX
Host:
International Broa..
Videotron
| reply to loosedobbs
said by loosedobbs:Looks like OP is more interested in covering some costs or Claims than moving elsewhere and have a peacefull life.
LL has asked me to leave my home, whatever his reasons, if I am entitled to an indemnity, why wouldn't I take it? |
|
