LLT Midterm Exam Review

Harman made an oral agreement with her landlord and pays her rent every Monday. What kind of tenancy does this describe?

• Daily

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Fixed-term

Which of the following pieces of information can a landlord require from a prospective tenant (select all that apply)?

• Criminal record check

• Proof of Canadian citizenship

• Authorization to conduct a credit check

• Proof of full-time employment

Julie has been living in a small apartment complex containing ten units for five years. She is on a month-to-month lease and pays her rent on the first of every month. On January 15, 2024, her landlord tells her that he has sold the property and the purchaser wants to evict all the current tenants. Which of the following is true?

• The landlord can give Julie 60 days notice of termination on behalf of the purchaser.

• The purchaser will have to show that they intend to live in all the units for at least one year.

• The agreement of purchase and sale automatically voids all the tenancies in the building.

• The landlord cannot evict the current tenants on behalf of the purchaser in this situation.

Rishi Kumar owns a detached house in Brampton that he rents to Sheridan students on a month-to-month lease. It currently has two units: the basement and the main floor. He wants to conduct extensive renovations, including adding a second story, so that he can rent to more students. The renovations require a building permit and that the building be vacant. Which of the following is true?

• Rishi needs to give his current tenants the right of first refusal to move back into the house after the renovations are complete.

• Rishi must give his current tenants at least three months rent compensation.

• Rishi is not allowed to evict the current tenants for this reason.

• Rishi must give the current tenants 60 days notice.

After the renovations are complete, the old tenants move back in on a month-to-month lease. New tenants move into the second-floor unit and sign a one-year lease, commencing on January 1, 2024. All tenants pay their rent on the first of the month. However, the house looks so nice that in the middle of February 2024, Rishi decides he’d like to move in with his family. What is the earliest termination date that would apply to the tenants on the main floor?

• February 29, 2024

• March 31, 2024

• April 30, 2024

• December 31, 2024

What is the earliest termination date that would apply to the tenants on the second floor?

• February 29, 2024

• March 31, 2024

• April 30, 2024

• December 31, 2024

Angela is a landlord of several townhouse properties. Every year she checks the fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in her buildings. When conducting her annual inspection of one of the homes, she notices extra mattresses in the dining room, living room, and basement. As she is locking up, the next-door neighbour approaches her and says that lots of people “come and go at odd hours” from that house. Angela tells you she wants to evict the tenants. What should you advise her?

• Angela should speak to her tenants first to get their side of the story.

• Angela should give the tenants thirty days to correct the situation, after which she should give apply to the board for termination.

• Angela should evict the tenants for impairing safety, because then she can apply immediately to the LTB.

• Angela should not have entered the home in the first place.

Jose receives an N5 notice on March 1 from his landlord for interfering with reasonable enjoyment. He has never had any problems with his landlord and comes to you for advice. Which of the following is true?

• Jose’s landlord can immediately apply to the LTB to evict him.

• Jose’s landlord must wait 30 days before he can apply to the LTB to evict him.

• If Jose can correct the issues that are causing interference by March 8, then he doesn’t have to move.

• If Jose can correct the issues that are causing interference by March 21, then he doesn’t have to move.