I want to enforce an eviction notice I gave to my renter, the tenancy agreement is exempt from the Residential Tenancies Act. Will the police help?

Property owners often seek the assistance of the police prior to changing the locks in anticipation of a confrontation arising. If the landlord intends to seek police assistance, Landlord’s Self-Help Centre strongly recommends the owner be prepared to provide documentation that supports his/her claim to exempt status. Landlords should assemble the following documents:

  1. the Deed or Title to the property;
  2. a copy of subsection 5(i) of the Residential Tenancies Act; and
  3. a copy of the written notice given to the tenant.

Please note, the police are not obliged to assist with the recovery of the rented premises and may be reluctant to do so.

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