📍 Sarnia, Ontario
Tenant evicted to allow major plumbing repairs requiring building permit.
Landlord provided required compensation for displacement.
Tenant did not attend hearing; decision was uncontested.
Landlord has right to terminate tenancy for major repairs.
Tenant compensated as required by law.
Tenant has right to return post-repairs at same rent.
Tenancy terminated effective November 13, 2023.
Tenant must vacate, with rights to return at unchanged rent after repairs.
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