Landlord & Tenant Law

What to Do if Your Landlord Gives an Eviction Notice

General information about what to Do if Your Landlord Gives an Eviction Notice, what details to prepare, and when you may want to speak with a lawyer. Advocate Finder is not a law firm.

6 min readUpdated May 15, 2026
This guide is general information only. Advocate Finder is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

Quick answer

If a landlord gives an eviction notice, tenants often review the notice type, date, reason, rent ledger, communications, hearing information, and any deadlines before seeking legal help.

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Common situations

These examples are general and may not cover every situation.

Non-payment notice

Renovation or demolition notice

Landlord's own use notice

Interference or damage allegations

Hearing scheduled

Rent arrears dispute

Information to prepare

Preparing details before submitting an inquiry can help a lawyer review the request more efficiently.

Copy of the eviction notice

Lease or rental agreement

Rent payment history

Messages with landlord

Photos or maintenance records

Hearing date or tribunal documents

When you may want to speak with a lawyer

A lawyer can review the facts and provide advice about a specific situation.

A hearing date is scheduled

The notice reason is disputed

There are rent or repair issues

You are unsure about deadlines

You received tribunal documents

Reading the notice

Eviction notices can differ by reason, deadline, and process. The notice type, date, and stated reason can help determine what information may be relevant.

A lawyer or legal professional can review the notice and documents to discuss options that may depend on the province and tribunal process.

Preparing rental records

Rental records may include the lease, rent receipts, bank records, maintenance requests, photos, emails, texts, and tribunal documents.

A clear timeline can help explain what happened before and after the notice was given.

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