📍 Hamilton, Ontario
Landlords require the rental unit for personal residential occupation.
Tenant provided evidence suggesting bad faith, but adjudicator ruled in favor of landlords.
Eviction postponed to May 31, 2023 to allow tenant to find new accommodation.
Landlord's genuine intent to occupy unit confirmed.
Tenant's concerns of bad faith not substantiated enough to affect ruling.
Tenancy terminated effective May 31, 2023.
Landlord may enforce eviction starting June 1, 2023 if tenant has not vacated.
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