Bill 184

Written by: Lee-Anne Moore, Partner

The following paper is for academic use only and is not intended to be used or interpreted as legal advice.

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to many changes in day-to-day life, but it has also led to many changes to the law. 

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One such change came by way of Bill 184 which received Royal Assent on July 21, 2020. 

Some of these changes include: 

- N12's for purchaser use now require compensation be paid

- N13's with less than 5 units now require compensation be paid

- General damages up to 10mo for notices given in bad faith

- Affidavits must be drafted at the same time the N12 is drafted

- Tenant's may no longer ambush on L1 applications

- The Board will consider whether the Landlord offered a payment plan

- Landlords have one year post-termination to pursue N4's and N5's

- Illegal rent increases valid if Tenant pays for 12 consecutive months

- Landlords can seek s.78 eviction if Tenant breaches agreement

- Fines increased to $100,000 against a personal Landlord

- Fines increased to $250,000 against a corporate Landlord

- Landlords may now pursue unpaid utilities through the Board

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To read Bill 184, click here. 

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