# Renoviction / Demoviction Defence

> Legal information only. Confirm s. 51.3 and related provisions + PG 40.

## Renoviction pattern

Four Month Notice → “major reno needs vacant possession” → no real reno or re-rent higher.

## Legal hooks (verify)

- Right of **first refusal** to return at **same rent**  
- Compensation (often framed as up to **12 months’ rent**) if obligations breached  
- Bad faith / true purpose of notice  

## Detection checklist

- [ ] Building permits applied / issued?  
- [ ] Scope requires vacant possession (structural) vs cosmetic?  
- [ ] Unit re-listed after vacancy?  
- [ ] Landlord history of reno notices? (CanLII / prior RTB — verified only)  
- [ ] Written demand for plans/permits sent?  

## Immediate response

1. Dispute notice within deadline (often **15 days** from service — verify).  
2. Demand permits, contractor bids, schedules in writing.  
3. Preserve listings and photos of post-vacancy use.  
4. Package as Tabs for hearing.  

## Demoviction

Require **actual demolition permit** and approved development — not speculative “someday.”

## Labels

`[ALLEGATION]` landlord’s stated purpose · `[FACT]` no permits · `[LAW]` s. 51.3 · `[ARGUMENT]` bad faith · `[REMEDY]` set aside notice / compensation