Eviction Order Review Process

Summary

In Ontario, you can request a review of an eviction order if you believe there were errors in the hearing. File a Request to Review an Order form with the Landlord and Tenant Board within 30 days of the original order. Valid reasons include errors in law, procedural fairness issues, new evidence, or fraud. Examples of procedural fairness issues include not being given a fair opportunity to present your case, adjudicator bias, lack of notice, denial of legal representation, and language barriers. Ensure your evidence is well-documented and relevant.

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i need to make a review of an eviction order that was unfair, where my evidence was ignored, where i have new evidence, and where i have evidence that could have helped in previous hearing
Hi Addison, in Ontario, you can request a review of an eviction order if you believe there were errors in the hearing.
- File a "Request to Review an Order" form with the Landlord and Tenant Board.
- You have 30 days after the original order was issued.
- New evidence can be presented if it wasn't reasonably available at the time of the hearing.
Ensure your evidence is well-documented and relevant.
i need help filling in Request to Review an Order to make it valid
Sure, Addison. Here are some tips for filling out the "Request to Review an Order" form:
- Part *: Fill in your details (name, address, unit number).
- Part *: State the order details (case number, issue date).
- Part *: Explain the reasons for review. Mention the new evidence and how it could've helped. Be specific and concise.
- Lastly, sign and date the form.
Remember, the information should be accurate and truthful.
give me examples of valid reasons for review
In Ontario, valid reasons for requesting a review of an eviction order might include:
- You believe there was an error in law during the hearing.
- There were issues with the procedural fairness of the hearing.
- You have new evidence that was not reasonably available at the time of the hearing which could have affected the outcome.
- The order was obtained by fraud.
give me a real world example of what would be typed for each valid reason
Sure, Addison, here are some examples:
*. Error in law: "During the hearing, the adjudicator misapplied the Residential Tenancies Act when considering my situation."
*. Procedural fairness: "I wasn't given adequate notice of the hearing date, violating my right to a fair hearing."
*. New evidence: "I have obtained a repair receipt dated before the hearing, proving I addressed the alleged property damage."
*. Fraud: "The landlord lied about the extent of damage in the rental property, which I can prove with photos."
give me * real world examples of what would be typed for Procedural fairness valid reason for review
I'm sorry for any confusion, Addison, but providing * specific examples wouldn't be feasible or particularly helpful. It's more effective to understand the principle of procedural fairness. It usually involves situations like:
*. "I was not given a fair opportunity to present my case."
*. "The adjudicator showed bias against me."
*. "I wasn't informed of the charges against me."
*. "I was denied legal representation during the hearing."
*. "The hearing was conducted in a language I do not understand without any interpreter."
Remember, the specifics depend on your individual case.
please give more examples. they are useful for me to understand the category
Absolutely, here are a few more examples referring to procedural fairness:
*. "The adjudicator made a decision without hearing my side of the story."
*. "The Landlord and Tenant Board didn't send me the notice of hearing."
*. "The hearing was conducted in my absence despite my valid reasons for not being able to attend."
*. "I wasn't allowed to cross-examine the landlord's witnesses."
*. "The adjudicator refused to consider relevant evidence I presented."
please more examples
I understand your request, Addison. Here are additional examples:
*. "The adjudicator didn't allow me to present all my witnesses."
*. "The landlord presented new allegations during the hearing that I wasn't prepared for."
*. "The adjudicator didn't explain the hearing procedures to me."
*. "I was not given time to review new evidence presented at the hearing."
*. "The adjudicator didn't adequately consider the hardship eviction would cause me."
please more examples
Certainly, Addison. Here are more examples:
*. "The adjudicator disregarded my request for an adjournment due to a family emergency."
*. "The adjudicator didn't record the hearing, preventing me from obtaining a transcript."
*. "The hearing continued despite the adjudicator's clear conflict of interest."
*. "The adjudicator made a decision based on a document that wasn't shown to me."
*. "I was not given an opportunity to respond to the landlord's final remarks."
please more examples
Of course, Addison. Here are additional examples:
*. "The adjudicator made their decision based on personal opinions, not evidence."
*. "The adjudicator did not allow me to clarify my statements."
*. "The landlord was allowed to interrupt me during my testimony."
*. "The adjudicator ignored my requests for breaks during the lengthy hearing."
*. "The adjudicator did not consider my documented mental health condition which impacted my ability to defend myself."
please more examples
Certainly, Addison. Here are more examples:
*. "The adjudicator failed to consider my disability which affected my ability to understand the proceedings."
*. "The adjudicator refused to acknowledge my evidence proving the landlord's false claims."
*. "The adjudicator dismissed my counterclaims without proper examination."
*. "The adjudicator refused to delay the hearing despite my requests due to illness."
*. "The adjudicator made a ruling without considering the landlord's history of similar complaints."
please more examples
Sure, Addison. Here are a few more examples:
*. "The adjudicator ignored my claim of harassment by the landlord."
*. "The adjudicator failed to question the landlord's inconsistent testimonies."
*. "The adjudicator accepted the landlord's oral evidence without requiring any supportive documentation."
*. "The adjudicator failed to consider my long tenancy and timely rent payments."
*. "The adjudicator didn't consider the negative effects of eviction on my minor children."
please more examples
Certainly, Addison. Here are additional examples:
*. "The adjudicator did not account for my lack of legal knowledge and guidance."
*. "The adjudicator made a decision based on a witness's statement who wasn't present at the hearing."
*. "The adjudicator did not consider my evidence of the landlord's retaliation."
*. "The adjudicator didn't take into account my efforts to rectify the issues raised."
*. "The adjudicator didn't consider my evidence of the landlord's discriminatory behaviour."