Ontario landlord says tenant won’t leave: "We need to occupy the house"

A Brampton, Ont. woman and her husband say they’re out more than $22,000 in unpaid rent and can’t occupy their only home because a tenant has refused to leave since he was asked to move.
“We need to occupy the house,” said Yvonne Folkes, describing months of frustration attempting to get access to her home again.
Folkes and her husband rented out the semi-detached Brampton home, their principal residence, to Hermann Founiapte Dakono for about $3,200 a month. She described him as a “good tenant” until she says he refused to move out and abruptly stopped paying rent or paying for some utilities as required.
Folkes and her husband had been living temporarily at another nearby home with other family members and the rent was being applied to their monthly mortgage payments, she said.
Global's Sean O'Shea reports.
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[@greggreg2263]

This guy and his wife are absolutely disgusting 🤮 🤮 very entitled to think they don’t owe this nice lady rent😢

[@tidbit1877]

The landlord agreed to rent the house to the Tennent and then tried to evict them less than a year later; the Tennent in this case is arguing he has an agreement to rent until his home is finished being built, the landlord had no right to come and kick him out. Also, just because he's not paying them doesn't mean that he is living rent free, the rent goes to his lawyer to be put in an account that the lawyer keeps in trust. The money will go to the landlords when the judge hearing the case makes a decision about it. The decision will probably be that the Tennent is allowed to live there until his home is built, x number of months, and all the back rent will be paid and then he will have to pay his rent on time each month until he moves out. This is called fair; in what world would a landlord be able to arbitrarily put a Tennent on to the street?? I'm glad we live in Canada where Tennent's are treated like human beings and have proper rights. You're welcome to not live here if you want to live somewhere that allows slum lords, feel free to leave anytime.

[@greggreg2263]

When you sign a the rental contract, the rent is due at the first of each month if the rent is not paid, you are in breach of contract!!! my family has lived in Canada for 153 years, but yeah, I’m ready to leave👻

[@sunnydelight5255]

@@tidbit1877What are you on about? He needs to PAY!

[@elena6516]

@@sunnydelight5255 he is paying into an escrow account because the landlord tried to evict him illegally. gotta hear both sides of every story darling.

[@wiiiz3]

@@greggreg2263 you had a 153 years headstart & you're still not rich?

[@MrPitbull_00]

This is stealing and it should carry a criminal penalty

[@Devilcity6275]

No Laws to protect home owners, this is why I am not renting.

[@MarlaLukofsky7]

No one should rent anymore to anyone in Canada. The laws are insane.

[@TJ-Rockstar76]

Yep, that's why I'm not renting out either. Would rather not deal with the stress and heartache and financial loss or damages. House insurance is much more expensive to have renters as well, as well as increased taxes, etc. No thank you. Until this system is fixed, I am not renting to no one.

[@callmemrbombastic1903]

Why would you even think about that in the first place!?

[@callmemrbombastic1903]

​@@MarlaLukofsky7not just because of the laws! It is a silly trend that should have never caught on in the first place! It's because of people like this why the government didn't build any housing! They figured people were comfortable renting and living in basements! All because of greed, now look where we're at today!

[@callmemrbombastic1903]

My boxo mother is probably glad I told her not to do that now! Homes are for living in with your family!

[@redman958]

Here I am terrified of being a day late with my rent meanwhile people are living rent free.

[@aavvcc]

Me too. Would this not follow this guy in any future financial dealings?

[@tidbit1877]

After the landlord threatened to evict him without warning and several months before his own home was finished being built, which would have put him out on the street with nowhere to live. After that he probably withheld rent; which means he has paid his rent into a special account that is held in trust by a lawyer, the lawyer will give the money to the landlords IF the judge tells him to do so.

[@fantasyguru26]

@@tidbit1877 And you know this how? The landlords need to give proper notice if they intend to take back their house to live in. I believe its 60 days. Beyond that the tenants circumstances are not their problem.

[@steveatlas3492]

In and out of your head.

[@anthonym9137]

Right !!!!

[@DLG24]

I went through a similar experience. So, I decided to move into the house with the person renting. They soon left. You see, I sleep walk a lot.

[@littlelittle5]

😂

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tennant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tennent supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tennent rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@tonysimone2043]

nice

[@fadikifuta]

brilliant!!!!!

[@agnesbrown4561]

🤣🤣🤣

[@wc4109]

There should be Class Action Lawsuit against the Landlord & Tenant Board in Ontario (or any province)… the delays by these Boards are as much cause to the grief & stress to small time landlords as these scum tenants…

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tennant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tennent supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tennent rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@madhukarmurthi9064]

spot on - the problem is with the authorities that have enabled and even encouraged tenants to default on rent. if the authorities did their job efficiently, this would not be happening. there will always be exploitative people and the system is meant to manage them not enable them.

[@fatfishfilms4569]

Tenant board staffs are still fully wfh. Hmmm, i smell something fishy here.

[@daunwright458]

I agree

[@timarnold4944]

And the bad tenants know how to play them and the system.

[@ZenCorvus]

He's building a house. Go move into his house and take it over.

[@markustillman7271]

There is no house. Obviously a lie

[@cksh4182]

He doesnt need to spend money on new house. hes living in a free one

[@jking3684]

Africans with the usual scamming tactics

[@mjnelligan7288]

U cant do that he cant be kicked out because they have a lease and we canadians voted that landlords cant kick us out so easy this is the outcome

[@chihochoi]

Thank you Global News, finally some media is willing to report our side of the story. Ontario is the worst province to become landlord in Canada. LTB is absolutely ridiculous.

[@callmemrbombastic1903]

You have no business becoming a landlord anyway! Enjoy your house and start a family like normal people!

[@callmemrbombastic1903]

​@@philippelarabie9871there is no one to blame but themselves!

[@lotsoflaughs1175]

It’s time to dismantle the LTB. They have failed the law abiding and tax paying citizens of Ontario.

[@callmemrbombastic1903]

@@lotsoflaughs1175 it's time to dismantle all government! They allow all of this to take place!

[@callmemrbombastic1903]

@@lotsoflaughs1175 people that pay rent are law abiding citizens!

[@HaviccB]

This is stupid. This isn't helping renters. This is limiting the homes for rent almost as bad as air bnb

[@laladanni3526]

This landlady is lying and global tv news is aware. The landlady gave the couple a little notice to move while the lady (the wife) was admitted in the hospital sick while pregnant. They pleaded with her for some time for them to sort them selves out given their situation because how it it possible for them to move while she was at the hospital fighting for her and her baby's life. The landlady refused. They attempted several times to pay her rent, she refused (to make it seem like they didn’t want to pay, there is proof of this as well)and now claiming the couple didn’t pay. Prior to her refusing the rent, they had never missed a payment (All documented as well)She randomly walks into their home and brings her friends to Harass them. They brought signs and wore mask to hide their identities while protesting infront of the house. All this is recorded. Police have been called several times due to the landlady coming by anytime she likes along with her friends to harass them. There hasn’t been any eviction notice given. This news outlet is also trash. The couple gave them all the evidence and explain what was happening and they omitted all of it. Another news broadcast came and once they heard the couple's side and saw evidence they didn’t pursue it because they understood the landlady is lying . Shame on her and shame on this news broadcaster. The landlady is telling liesss. It is sad that people don’t do their research and are easily manipulated by the media.

[@callmemrbombastic1903]

Good! Nobody should be living in anybody's basement anyway! When did that become a normal standard!?

[@callmemrbombastic1903]

​@@laladanni3526where did you hear that story from!? Do you know these people personally!? I don't doubt what you're saying because Jamaican people do some ridiculous things!

[@laladanni3526]

@@callmemrbombastic1903 yes I know them personally. I even asked to see proof because I understand people can lie. And everything is true

[@Ropy29341]

So because they are Jamaican they are not telling the truth? I don’t believe what you are saying one bit.Even if the landlord gave them late notice can you explain why they owe $20,000? Which landlord in their right mind is going to refuse to collect over $20,000 in unpaid rents. One key think I notice is you mentioning the spouse being hospitalized, but the guy said they were building a house that’s they didn’t move, not because of health concerns.

[@ChristineEbadi]

Absolutely ridiculous

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tennant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tennent supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tennent rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@user-eo1vz9lt8g]

Had no idea the homeowner is powerless, tenants should have rights but this is crazy

[@bobchris9423]

bro it would cost homeowner less than $1500 to do eviction LEGALLY, some of which would be charged back to tenant,and when tenant doesn't pay, landlord writes some of loss as bad debt at tax season Or cry to media outlet🤷‍

[@CrabbinFever]

This is only a problem if you handle it legally.

[@Wesley_H]

Tenants have rights. Squatters shouldn’t.

[@laladanni3526]

The landlady is telling liesss. It is sad that people don’t do their research and are easily manipulated by the media. This landlady gave the couple a little notice to move (she even stated they were good renters)when the lady was in the hospital sick while pregnant. They asked her for some time for them to sort them selves out given their situation. She refused. They gave her rent she refused (to make it seem like they didn’t want to pay, there is proof of this as well)and now claiming the couple didn’t pay. She randomly walks into their home and brings her friends to Harrass them. All this is recorded. Police have been called several times due to her coming by anytime she likes along with her friends to harass them. There hasn’t been any eviction notice given. The news is also trash. The couple gave them all the evidence and explain what was happening and they cut it out. Another news broadcast came and once they heard the couple side and saw evidence they didn’t want to pursue it because they understood the landlady is lying . Shame on her and shame on this news broadcaster.. Ps my comment keeps getting deleted I wonder why

[@SidiousPalp]

That's not really the reality. They both have power, and the rights the tenants have are necessary. Issue is, there is manpower shortage and these cases have a massive backlog. You shouldn't have to wait year or more to get this addressed, either as renter or landlord.

[@CashMacGregor]

when is your property not your property in canada? when it's your home. no wonder there is a rental shortage in canada. informed people don't want to open themselves up to this form of terrorism. the stupidity of some laws are beyond the pale.

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tennant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tennent supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tennent rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@E-utube]

You should not be allowed to rent out homes in canada. Serves you well. Buy a home and live in it. Invest your money into other productive ways. Dont hog real estate like in a monopoly game. It is a parasitic way of growing your money. That being said, i don't support the squatters in this clip and i know full well i would be tempted too and purchase multiple properties if i had the means and try and make a living that way without working. Human greed

[@CashMacGregor]

@@E-utube i'm in total agreement.

[@robloxvideos9019]

She has her mortage to pay why would she let you stay for free?

[@lavonnealexander6936]

😂😂ridiculous people

[@MrJesseray06]

A friend of mine went through the same thing in Toronto. He owned 3 rental houses with 9 units in total. 1 tenant refused to pay. This happened during covid and the tenant even had a job and was collecting the cerb pay. Took over a year to get her out. He then sold off all his properties to single families due too stress and frustration with Canada's lax laws that protect fraudsters, removing 9 units off the rental market. Well done Ontario. He, aswell as myself have moved our housing investment money to Georgia where this crap isnt tolerated by the courts there. Well done Doug Ford. Get your money out of Canada.

[@sadulinaromanova6271]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@burton6849]

um. Doug Ford didn't MAKE the landlord tenant laws. its been this one sided ever since I can remember.

[@MrJesseray06]

@@burton6849 Agreed, however his government is responsible for keeping it the landlord and tenant board staffed. And his government just passed more laws last year making things even easier for tenants and more difficult for landlords pertaining to renovations.

[@gardencity3558]

@@burton6849 It's gotten worse under him. The wait times at the LTB are outrageusly long, like 8 months. Doug Ford has made peace witht he "activists" and unions that's why this continues. He will hang on to power at all costs.

[@jenkins5265]

@@MrJesseray06not true. It’s been like this for well over a decade although the last 5 years the backlog has gotten exponentially worse, but bc of volume of cases. It’s an archaic system. There are also loads of bad landlords. If you’re an investor, you should have done your homework. Ontario had some of the worst landlord tenant laws anywhere. People only hear about the money, not the hassle.

[@jumbome7420]

Deport deport deport I feel bad for the landlord. They are going to side with the squatters

[@thisspacenotforrent]

JAIL! That is the best option...

[@markustillman7271]

For you ?

[@ThomasThomas-yq2zl]

I'm SURE you would say the same if it was a Caucasian instead of him. 👏

[@jumbome7420]

@@ThomasThomas-yq2zl yes I would say the exact same thing. Good try

[@Andrico77]

@@ThomasThomas-yq2zlif they weren’t citizens yes for sure.

[@360integration]

They are the worst of the worst. Never give your home without a proper background check. These criminals are ruining peoples lives

[@lavonnealexander6936]

Trust me, they ain’t ruining anyone life’s, they decided to leave, nobody is buying those houses.

[@chriswhynder8311]

@@lavonnealexander6936 what do you mean nobody is buying the houses?

[@cliffm8112]

That doesn't stop someone from using the system to their advantage. My advice is don't rent your property. Live within your means so you don't have to be a landlord

[@daunwright458]

Oh they get a good background check, it doesn't stop them

[@Love-bo3df]

Background checks don’t mean anything, it’s a waste of time. I would be going to the present place they live for an inspection and a chat with the owner. It’s not just the rent but ensuring you have tenants that treat your property like a home. Insurance does not cover damage from tenants even though you pay special insurance for your rental units. Insane

[@kk-xi8li]

The audacity of some people to think they can live in another person's home, rent free.

[@Starryface681]

When I was younger, my parents rented our basement apartment out to a family. One day the tenants kept us locked out of the house. Another tenant set fire to our kitchen. Another one stank up the apartment with such a putrid smell, and left it a nasty mess. After seeing the horrors my family went through, I would never rent to anyone, ever.

[@jesstayplay3r495]

This is the new normal in Canada. Right will be wrong and wrong will be right 😂😂😂

[@nancetardiff339]

This one is on the provincial gvt

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tenant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tenant supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tenant rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@DC-yl4vc]

Its also not new

[@EndofDays-7777]

Call a tow truck and have that illegally parked pickup removed. Then hire a private "convincer" to go have a "chat" .

[@Rocksteady246]

I'd be more than happy to do the "chatting"...

[@kari53]

Done it. Put liens on and towed to compounds in the middle of the night.

[@thesixt.o.7568]

That would actually work … the gangs all here!

[@joyd259]

I wholeheartedly agree with you 😉

[@gold707786]

he is probably leasing the truck.

[@mar6553]

They doing what the Americans doing squatting. So then do what the Americans do. Move in on the tenants.

[@pacman3556]

I was going to leave a similar comment. Just go into the unit and sit on the couch and start watching TV. Use their bathroom, start cooking food in their kitchen etc. If they haven't paid rent then it doesn't belong to them anymore and you can use your property again.

[@bobchris9423]

@@pacman3556 nah, they call police YOU GET REMOVED

[@pacman3556]

@@bobchris9423 can't be removed from your own home. It's your property you can do what you want with it. Once rent is stopped then contract is void and the property reverts back to you.

[@ThrdWrldGrl]

@@pacman3556s Seems there are internal glitches in the way of loopholes

[@deepakkini6012]

@@pacman3556 No, you will get arrested if you attempt this in Ontario, unfortunately. Arrested for trespassing into your own home.

[@WhyRequirePleaseAcquire]

many popular investors openly state they would never invest in ontario homes as their squatters rights are far worse than NYC or any other place for that matter, as someone who owns property and leases it i agree. lost 10,000 before taking it to court and waiting a year. i lost another 9000 in potential revenue.

[@tidbit1877]

Haha, greed never pays, lol. They're not squatters, they are Tennent's and they have rights, deal with it!

[@thesixt.o.7568]

Hells Angel😇

[@thesixt.o.7568]

I got rid of my pest problems with pest control ☠️

[@ravigoolcharan]

If someone's decides to squat a Memeber of parliaments house, watch how face the laws will change to be able to evict a squatter

[@baljinderbrar2396]

Government are failed to protect landlord

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tennant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tennent supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tennent rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@user-bj2mr3kt1u]

can't believe he said she doesn't want me to pay the rent, no words to describe this kind of liar. hope he will get his karma.

[@HardeepSingh-mn5et]

What a circus this country is. Homeowners being penalized and toothless police, sweet. Police and lawmakers need a raise.

[@tidbit1877]

If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tennant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tennent supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tennent rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@lisakmar]

@@tidbit1877 Whether they were trying to evict him or not, he needs to pay his rent. He is a damn criminal! When you agree to rent someone's place, you need to pay the rent or get the hell out! You still need to pay the rent as long as you occupy the people's property. People like this are the parasites that are destroying Canada and making it difficult for honest, hard-working people. Work and pay your way. Stop expecting others to work, give you hand-outs and allow you to live for free. Some of you are too grudgeful and envious also. So what if the people were using this house to get a second income? What is wrong if people want to forge ahead and build wealth after working hard. You can get it too with hard work, but no, many of you want to sit and criticize because you are too lazy to put in the effort others have to achieve what they have achieved. Good job @globalnews for bringing to light another parasitic scammer building a whole house on the backs and hard work of other people.

[@brandont103]

@@tidbit1877 You cannot stop paying rent at all. Rent cannot be withheld just because you were given a notice of eviction. Rent can only be withheld if the landlord does not give a standard lease, for a maximum of ONE month. This tenant is withholding rent for over SEVEN months. You believing a lying tenant is ridiculous. He said, "She told me she didn’t want me to pay". That's a straight up lie. The global news article states that the neighbours said they see many people living in the house. So the tenant is obviously renting out parts of the house to others. Of course someone like you, are simping for a bad tenant.

[@blueabattoir]

tidbit1877 Shame on you for defending scumbags.

[@peterjanjanin9883]

The Police definitely don't need a raise. Their starting salary is like 80k a year

[@kyungshim6483]

I would call my cousin Vini on that guy.

[@aubreylacoste9333]

😂😂😂😂

[@thesixt.o.7568]

Hells Angel 😇

[@nicolesmith5597]

i would too XD

[@helenshack2838]

He says she doesn’t want him to pay the rent? What planet is he from? Owner of the house should set up in encampment on her property for all the neighborhood to view with protest signs. I’m sure that will deter that renter’s trucker business from thriving.

[@class2instructor32]

Its going to end in violence.

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tennant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tennent supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tennent rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@ErikClinton-wy9hs]

If I were the homeowner, I would move back into the house while the renter was in the hospital after a sudden accident.

[@callmemrbombastic1903]

Not after it's been on the news!

[@user-ld6wo4rv8h]

It should. That's how people learn their lesson.

[@nighthowell]

Not soon enough it won’t

[@ben5986]

Those who all do this type of violent acts should be charged on criminal offences and make sure that this type of conduct can revoke their PR residency. Me and my wife barely make enough to support our family but we never thought about doing something like this to our landlord for a single moment rather we are grateful for them.

[@cdbuiles]

they went from “tenants” to “squatters”. Florida passed a law against “squatters” for very similar reasons to this. is Canada listening ? current system is leaving homeowners unprotected I would take it back forcefully. play their same game !

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tenant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tenant supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tenant rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@anthonsky4720]

He own a trucking business, come on social media put him up every where so that his business can be affected now. How would he feel about getting paid.

[@Doug-zl8nb]

Many new cousins own trucking companies and they're screwing the Canadian government bankruptcy.That's our new cousins

[@nunezinkgaming]

this man is a genius, let the judge do the work

[@floraebegbuzie3409]

So disgusting and heartless. Not paying rent, buying a brand new truck and building his own house. This man has no shame at all and lying that landlord told him not to pay rent😂

[@retrogamer82]

The word is out on how to game the system it’s only gonna get worse

[@PA-vq2jt]

Get out of the people’s house? This is shameful…. I will keep my vacant house empty

[@dalaov5258]

and the government is going to soon fine you for keeping it vacant. You can't win here in Ontario

[@PA-vq2jt]

@@dalaov5258 They are in the process of rolling out the vacant unit tax in my area. They are putting the responsibility on residents to house their population instead of taking the responsibility as government

[@tashahall1855]

Who pays the water bill? The landlords need to start making it real uncomfortable for those leechers

[@markskids2030]

The mantra we all need to hear daily....deport, deport, deport.

[@galemartin9155]

Yes, yes and yes.

[@Mr-Keyes]

Why are you saying deport for ? This isn't an immigration issue. This is a landlord vs. tenant issue.

[@msama3123]

This man should not be hired to work anywhere! Every employer should see this, this is horrible. How could you do this to someone!!

[@zahidamirza2868]

Because tents have a too many rights

[@HamidA-to8vy]

Like what ?

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tenant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tenant supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tenant rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@brandont103]

@@HamidA-to8vy Like "Cash for Keys". It's lawful extortion.

[@HamidA-to8vy]

@@brandont103 that works in both direction. A landlord harasses a tent and ask him to leave without even serving a notice. The tenant cannot take the headache, the tenant is a foreigner and doesn’t want problems, or the tenant had trouble with police and worried. the tenant accepts to leave without proper procedure is up to him. That is lawful too

[@almontoya5703]

it's because of bad landlords. that's why it was created

[@laurierenaud1210]

what a scammer..he has no morals!

[@Max-Rul24]

Government of Ontario must pass a Law to Evict or remove tenants who Do Not PAY Rent. This must become Law. If any tenant thinks that a Landlord will allow tenants to live for free THINK AGAIN.

[@jdemaison2940]

I have been renting a whole house and never miss a rent payment. part away without friction. usually what goes around comes around. I still renting and pay my rent on time. As Tenant have emphaty for landlords

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tenant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tenant supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tenant rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@laladanni3526]

This landlady is lying and global tv news is aware. The landlady gave the couple a little notice to move while the lady (the wife) was admitted in the hospital sick while pregnant. They pleaded with her for some time for them to sort them selves out given their situation because how it it possible for them to move while she was at the hospital fighting for her and her baby's life. The landlady refused. They attempted several times to pay her rent, she refused (to make it seem like they didn’t want to pay, there is proof of this as well)and now claiming the couple didn’t pay. Prior to her refusing the rent, they had never missed a payment (All documented as well)She randomly walks into their home and brings her friends to Harass them. They brought signs and wore mask to hide their identities while protesting infront of the house. All this is recorded. Police have been called several times due to the landlady coming by anytime she likes along with her friends to harass them. There hasn’t been any eviction notice given. This news outlet is also trash. The couple gave them all the evidence and explain what was happening and they omitted all of it. Another news broadcast came and once they heard the couple's side and saw evidence they didn’t pursue it because they understood the landlady is lying . Shame on her and shame on this news broadcaster. The landlady is telling liesss. It is sad that people don’t do their research and are easily manipulated by the media.

[@wongjefx980]

...this happened in my neighborhood....took forever...months for neighbor to evict squatter who refused to pay rent and lived rent free until legal action was done and sherriff showed up....word was the guy did that under his name, then wife and adult kids would each do this repeatedly

[@HamidA-to8vy]

If he refused to pay the rent, then he is a tenant not a squatter. As far as I know in BC for example, a squatter could criminally charged and removed by police. But if the landlord misled the police and told them a tenant is squatter, the Landlord is the one who should be charged

[@almontoya5703]

squatters pay rent? lol

[@thesixt.o.7568]

Think like a criminal…pest control

[@justinwong968]

The government wastes all their time on these initiatives like empty home tax and begging people to rent out their places. When the solution is obvious. Increase supply so that people want to rent out their place. You do that by streamlining eviction process, late or no payments should affect your credit score, no payment in 3 months is automatic eviction... Thank goodness for 'Openroom'

[@skywalker333]

never be a landlord again EVER!!!!! As a HOME OWNER never again ...CANADA LAWS ARE SO MESSED UP........ TRUDEAU IS TO BLAME HOW BAD CANADA HAS GOTTEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@GlenGeorge]

These professional tenants are ruining the market for legitimate tenants. No wonder landlords are now tightening the screws on applicants who apply to rent

[@leeshluvs384]

It's the audacity for me.

[@Renee.Samuels88]

Doing this interview is the biggest mistake that this loser could've made. He gave 3 different excuses: 1. He is paying rent 2. The landlord said he doesn't have to pay rent 3. He's building a house in Hamilton and he's unable to move out until his home is finished. I can't wait for this interview to be used against him in court.

[@McAwesomeReaper]

Just don't rent to trash. It's easy to spot.

Agenda 2030.

[@MannyCA-de9cf]

Currently i am going thru same thing, Tenant didnt pay for last 9 months, LTB date is set to July, i am never renting out

[@susans2048]

Who in their right mind would ever want to be a landlord anymore - this is crazy!

[@devil2283]

I am also a tenant for last 4 years, just once i paid rent on 2nd of a month instead of 1st and I felt guilty and apologized to my landlady several times over the next few days. I worked night shifts at a warehouse lifting heavy stuff and incidentally I slept the whole of 1st and left for work at night and forgot and that happened just once, ever since I started having reminder on cell phone and sometimes I pay the rent on 31st or 30th for the coming month instead of 1st. Not every one is bad but people like these discourage the owners to rent their place to even those who are honest.

[@TheRabid0ne]

Non payment of rent, beyond a month, without out written consent of the owner/landlord should equal automatic eviction, shouldn't even be needing to go to tribunal or provincial tenancy board. And yes, I am a renter, and this behavior makes it harder for me an my peers to find decent places, and means there is less turnover as a result of people deciding not to rent out their places, and drives costs up because landlords have more choice in who they rent to, and need to cover themselves from situations like this.

[@jordangroulx]

And the gov says we need to do more to protect renters

[@gb-cx2pl]

Try not paying your mortgage to your bank. See how long that lasts. Do you think you can getbaway with not paying 22 grand worth of mortgage? Rules for thee and not me? When a regular person rents a home out, everone is all thumbs. When the homeowner is the bank, they habe no problem going after u.

[@thesixt.o.7568]

I would NEVER buy a house to rent in Toronto!!

[@lavonnealexander6936]

Same it’s too much work

[@henrychiu9323]

@@lavonnealexander6936 Not too much work but too much risk..

[@timarnold4944]

No one should hire this thief.

[@cksh4182]

biggest a ss and liar ever... "they told me not to pay the rent"..

[@mortgagejeanie]

Blame the liberals. They could not care less.

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tenant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tenant supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tenant rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@gapeach14]

I think this is in Canada ma’am 🤔😂🤷🏽‍♀️

[@fantasyguru26]

@@philippelarabie9871 It doesn't take over year to get a hearing. The average is about 5 months from application. That's still too long.

[@redtyde76]

​@gapeach14 Liberals in Canada are even worse, Wynne did this.

[@hearthrob300]

@@fantasyguru26 I was illegally evicted from a basement apartment I rented for several years by the landlord who claimed he wanted to undertake major renovations. He didn't even serve me a N13 form. He wrote a letter. I went searching for another place and found one with the condition I had to move in at a certain date. I already paid rent to my landlord for that month, so had to ask for my last month rent deposit and one month's rent compensation for the "N13" eviction. The landlord refused to pay me either. I filed T1 with LTB and its taking 8 months to get a hearing.

[@johncanadatv2230]

Abusing the system

[@adrianablessed718]

this is socialism. what a shame. poor canada

[@treaty8631]

This government is disgusting...to allow tenants to not pay and destroy property.

[@edmac3893]

Garnish wages to pay landlords. We have a family responsibility office for people who refuse to pay child support, same deal for tenants who refuse to pay, however we also need rent control on all rentals.

[@tylerdurden8378]

I used to work in the same building that had a FRO in it. 90% of the deadbeat dads shared something in common with this "tenant".

[@gardencity3558]

@@tylerdurden8378 BINGO! We all know it's true.

[@user-cl6uj5bn2f]

The laws don't protect either lanlord or tenant. It doesn't protect renters in some cases either, when lanlords are slumlords (this is clearly not the case here, though, that man is clearly a con artist,) and tenant hearings take forever. The system needs to do better

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tenant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tenant supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tenant rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@bienduong8565]

My friend was in the same situation and someone adviced her to call Hydro and the City to turn off the water and electricity services. She got her house back a couple months later. No unpaid rent recovered btw.

[@sugadre123]

I am not defending them as I only know what the news story has reported. But i am a highly paid tech worker. Never ever missed my rent or destroyed or done anything bad to any house. I grew up in a very decent family and i would not feel good to behave dishonestly in relation to my obligations. BUT YET every single landlord i have had except one has tried to screw us over. So when i hear these stories i automatically just think there is more to it. Because of how houses have become purely an investment instead of a place to live many landlords are extremely cutthroat and actually dont care about the tenants or the rules which are in place to protect tenants. Or even their own obligations. It usually turns to this when they are trying to jack up the rent or sell it

[@zekehu7701]

What is going on Canada. Having no laws for hard working home owners is ridiculous and shameful. Landlord laws need to be changed. It's just unbelievable this squatter is getting away with it.

[@420CRiMePaYz420]

This is why you dont have anyone sign a rental lease you have them sign a guest agreement like a hotel bypass any tribunal then if they dont pay change the locks throw theyre stuff out on the streets! No lease no tenant and i can kick a guest out any time i want!

[@addiaaj7389]

Hmmm. I am going to further research your suggestion. But do you have any articles I can further read ?

[@almontoya5703]

but that's only if they are guests lol wouldnt you need a business license if it's for short term like b&b

[@chrislim7976]

No. Once someone has established residence you have to go through the legal process.

[@420CRiMePaYz420]

@@chrislim7976 there is no legal process for a guest!

[@chrislim7976]

@@420CRiMePaYz420 They are not guests if they have established residency.

[@bobchris9423]

I'm actually AMAZED how LITTLE my fellow Canadians understand the laws in which they must live their lives🤷‍

[@kk-xi8li]

This is why I am terrified to rent my place out.

[@gonefishing4204]

I heard the Hells Angels provide a debt collection service. Maybe worth looking into it for deadbeat tenants.

[@rickihosein]

This is actually insane!!

[@crush42mash6]

That is absolutely disgusting, why would the laws protect a piece of garbage like that guy. He knows the law and he’s manipulating it and therefore the law must change That poor lady has a right to go back in her home, I hope people see that guy and the people he works with and he is an absolute embarrassment to anyone that is associated with him

[@slapchopped126]

Someone should take care of his new truck

[@treaty8631]

I could rent out my basement but I'm to scared because if the renter violated the agreement I wont be able to get them out.

[@louiskwaku8879]

She told him not to pay rent. What a bulshit. Why not pay her now.

[@kinostrong6724]

How come they arent paying rent over several months & not evicted right away??????? Cops are powerless? Or are them Judges waiting yo proccess a settlement aggreement take eay too long ??? Someone plz explain

[@shalom6305]

It’s so pathetic that this can actually happened

[@bryankerr9174]

So imagine you're a developer, and the GST credit on purpose-built rentals gets you considering building a rental apartment. If you built 100 units to rent at $2000/month, and 20 tenants decided not to pay you for a year, that would mean a loss of $480,000/year. Wanna build more rentals? Do ya?

[@AJ-TheGr8]

"We gonna go to the court, and the judge is gonna decide".... He has no intention of paying that 22,000 ever. If that isn't evil, I don't know what is. How can you knowingly live on someone else's dime without shame? Evil!

[@user-mj6gq6vo9u]

Block the doors and windows. Cut off the power, cables, heat, gas, water. Waiting flr him/her to leave and reoccupy the house. Do not expect the help from Canadian police. They are useless these days.

[@ethimself5064]

This is a civil matter, not a criminal one

[@DriveLapseCA]

There was a case of the landlord doing that and then the landlord had to pay for damages. rediculous system

[@tidbit1877]

@@DriveLapseCA You mean a system that works, this specific case is already to be decided in less than 18 months according to the video. That is extremely fast. The guy seems to have had an arrangement to rent their house until his was completed; seems to me that the land lords are the ones that have suddenly tried to evict him because they changed their minds. Good thing this guy is protected by our great laws here in Canada and the landlord was not able to just put him out without cause. You shouldn't cry too much for these wealthy landlords, they clearly had the money to pay for TWO homes and tried to profit by having this guy pay them more money to live in their house than it costs them to maintain. Greedy, greedy, greedy.

[@elena6516]

lmao yeah all that is illegal. Go ahead and do that and be sued into oblivion lmao

[@user-mj6gq6vo9u]

@@elena6516 Hahahaha! They will be dying to prove it! Plus if no money is paid then forget about gas, heat, power, water etc

[@81654]

It’s a shame that these tenants are taking advantage of the landlords

[@markgaudreau8053]

they could have just called me: 4K- house would be empty- to be clear I would '' politely ask them to leave, yeah , yeah,..."

[@Rocksteady246]

You'd get yourself hurt; or worse...

[@markgaudreau8053]

@@Rocksteady246 for you 5K

[@Rocksteady246]

@@markgaudreau8053 Are you a keyboard warrior? Are you trained/experienced in unarmed/armed combat? Please tell me what you believe you would do... (This should be interesting)

[@Rocksteady246]

(If that's you in your profile picture, you look slow)

[@markgaudreau8053]

@Rocksteady246 goodnight buddy, Chill. 6K for you

[@westbccoast]

Disgusting what an scumbag, less and less landlords are going to rent their homes because of losers like this. Total losers. I feel for the homeowner, the law needs to change.

[@gardencity3558]

8 months for a hearing. That's the Landlord Tenant Board. Absolutely pathetic!

[@Leo-xg2zg]

Can all the windows and doors be removed while they are in there? That would make them leave. Tell them the replacement window and doors would take 3 months.

[@thekernel577]

My father-in law has this issue in Mississauga the dudes name is Paul Lopaz doesn’t pay rent and won’t leave even had to put a restraining order on the tenant but can’t get him out

[@ting280]

Being a homeowner is so damn risky in Canada. Unbalanced tenant protections, variable mortgages, etc etc.

[@tidbit1877]

You mean being an owner of multiple homes and profiteering from higher than usual rents is risky? Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tenant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tenant supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tenant rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@SidiousPalp]

You have to evict someone legally. If its taking way too long because LTB is crazy backlogged, that is issue. The laws in place if enforced efficiently would work. If the system backlogged like this, you have people who can manipulate it. In truth, landlords manipulate it constantly for financial gain also.

[@toptechtowing6340]

I do agree, this is just wrong point blank period. But you know what else is wrong? Charging the mortgage x2 for rent.

[@troyzieman7177]

Yet we charge a vacancy tax on these properties and wonder why people wont rent them out ?

[@alexmah6459]

Let's put it this way, I would've never rented anything to these people from the first sight, no matter what kind of reference they can provide.

[@bobk480]

Garnish his truck in lieu of payment, when he pays up plus interest and penalties then give him the truck back if you didnt sell it already

[@thepassionfruitdiariessuzi6978]

Who’s name are the utilities in? If it’s the owner, cut the electricity first, then gas. They’ll get the idea

[@AccidentalCarnivore-ul3kg]

Unconscionable and Despicable! Smfh. Pay your f**king bills. Put a lien on their new house.

[@MAYBE673]

I would love to hear an update on the judge ruling on this…

[@esthert9387]

This is horrible

[@JatinderSingh-uv2zw]

That’s what happens when you rent ur house

[@tidbit1877]

Another "poor landlord" story by disgusting Global News If you watched the video then you know that this case is going through the proper legal channels and the proper court is about to make a ruling on it. Why do you feel sorry for the rich land lord? They obviously had enough money to afford a second home somewhere else; this rental was just their own get rich quick scheme, they should have done more research and should have known that you can't just evict a Tenant because you suddenly decide you need the property back, that's basic info to everyone, what was their Tenant supposed to do, be homeless until the house he is building is finished? He indicates in the video that the homeowners were made aware that he needed to rent their house until his was finished, so what's their problem now. He clearly stopped paying rent because they were trying to evict him, not the other way round. I'm glad that in Canada we have strong Tenant rights and a proper legal system so that your landlord can't just put you out on the streets. Shame on Global News for constantly doing these "poor landlord" pieces, shame!

[@lastresort1460]

welcome to canada where everything is free...

[@user-vs3yo5nu7n]

Any late rent or once contract 1 year rent is over , the owner /renter must pay interest 12% to their rents,