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11/26/2012
VerifiedAs you are clearly sharing a bathroom and/or kitchen with her this is a shared accommodation and not a separate unit and so you are not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act.
That means you are bound just by your agreement with her.
If you did not agree to a fixed term tenancy then you can evict without any reason.
She would be able to stay to finish out what she paid for.
If she refuses to leave and you get a Court Order the Court may allow her to remain for another month just to give her some time to find a new place.
I hope that helps.
That means you are bound just by your agreement with her.
If you did not agree to a fixed term tenancy then you can evict without any reason.
She would be able to stay to finish out what she paid for.
If she refuses to leave and you get a Court Order the Court may allow her to remain for another month just to give her some time to find a new place.
I hope that helps.
No that is not correct.
You can evict her if you don't have a fixed term lease.
But as long as she is your tenant you do need to address this issue. You owe her a duty of care and she has a legal right to quiet enjoyment of her home.
So it is your responsibility as you are her landlord.
You can evict her if you don't have a fixed term lease.
But as long as she is your tenant you do need to address this issue. You owe her a duty of care and she has a legal right to quiet enjoyment of her home.
So it is your responsibility as you are her landlord.
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