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Tenant does not pay rent. How quickly can I evict him?

As soon as you know that the tenant does not pay rent, you may serve the tenant with an eviction notice.
The notice gives the tenant 14 days to pay or move out.

If the tenant does not pay rent or move out as specified in the Notice, you can file an eviction application.
The eviction application goes to the Landlord and Tenant Board.

After you file the application, the Board schedules an eviction hearing.
Currently, the hearing occurs about three to six months after the application has been filed. The time depends on the geographical location of the rental unit and type of the eviction application.

Finally, if you are successful and obtain an eviction order, the tenant will have about ten days to move out.
If the tenant does not move out, you must file the order with the Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff will forcibly evict the tenant.
It may take another three to four weeks or so.
This time may be longer if there is a state of emergency.
A state of emergency may be declared due to a pandemic or other similar events.

Read more about eviction notices here. Read more about eviction for non-payment of rent here.

Fill forms perfectly — small mistakes (wrong names, address errors, miscalculations) can get your application rejected.
Serve the notice properly — use methods that comply with the Residential Tenancies Act when and how it was served.
File online whenever possible — the Tribunals Ontario portal can save time compared to paper filings.
Submit all evidence early — gather your bank statements, correspondence, and notices in advance.
Be proactive with communication — sometimes tenants respond to a strong, clear letter or payment demand before the situation escalates.
Consult legal advice or a paralegal — especially if this is your first eviction or if the case has complicating factors (e.g. tenant claims hardship, improper notice, etc.).

Contact Spectrum Paralegal for help and representation in your eviction case.

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