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After providing a proper 14-day notice to terminate due to a substantial breach, the tenant still refuses to vacate the premises. What is the landlord's next legal step to regain possession?
A landlord cannot forcibly evict a tenant or change locks without a court order. If a tenant fails to vacate after a valid termination notice, the landlord must
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Question: After providing a proper 14-day notice to terminate due to a substantial breach, the tenant still refuses to vacate the premises. What is the landlord's next legal step to regain possession?
Answer options:
- Change the locks immediately after the notice period expires.
- Physically remove the tenant from the property. ✅ Apply to the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) or Provincial Court for an Order of Possession.
- Turn off utilities to force the tenant out.
Correct answer: Apply to the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) or Provincial Court for an Order of Possession.
Explanation: A landlord cannot forcibly evict a tenant or change locks without a court order. If a tenant fails to vacate after a valid termination notice, the landlord must apply to the RTDRS or Provincial Court for an Order of Possession, which is a legal document enabling enforcement of the eviction by a civil enforcement agency.
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