Landlords and Tenants: Alert Level 1 and the New Eviction Rules

KVV Inc Attorneys

Published on: 04/03/2025

Lockdown layoffs have left many tenants struggling to pay rent. New regulations protect tenants from unfair evictions during the state of disaster, requiring court orders for any eviction. Courts prioritize suspending evictions unless landlords prove it's "just and equitable" not to, considering factors like health, alternative housing, and good-faith attempts at payment arrangements. The Rental Housing Tribunal can restore services to tenants without landlord input. Unfair practices include terminating services without notice, unreasonable payment arrangements, and penalties for disaster-related late payments. Both landlords and tenants must act reasonably and negotiate in good faith.