The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing is reassuring renters that they will not get evicted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The province has made a number of changes to residential renters’ rules to help those struggling to pay their rent. “No new eviction orders will be issued until further notice, unless the matter relates to an urgent issue such as an illegal act or serious safety concerns”, reads a note on Ontario’s webpage.
It also states that “Landlords can still give eviction notices, however, landlords are encouraged to work with tenants to establish fair arrangements to keep tenants in their homes, including deferring rent or other payment arrangements.” Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark, meanwhile, wants