📍 Hamilton, Ontario
Landlord requires vacant possession for major repairs needing a building permit.
Tenant compensated with three months rent.
Tenant challenged application validity but was overruled.
N13 notice validly served with termination date set.
Landlord demonstrated necessity of vacant possession for permitted repairs.
Application for eviction accepted despite initial non-compliance concerns.
Tenant compensated, eviction order granted.
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