What process must a land-lease community operator follow to evict a resident in Ontario?

Because a land-lease community resident is a tenant of the site under Part X of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, an operator generally can't simply remove a resident directly — eviction has to go through the same basic structure as other residential tenancies: proper written notice on a legally recognized ground, followed by an application to the Landlord and Tenant Board if the resident doesn't move out voluntarily, and ultimately an eviction order from the Board before any physical enforcement can occur.

Part X adds its own specific grounds and considerations relevant to these communities on top of the Act's general eviction rules, reflecting the fact that a resident typically owns a home that isn't easily relocated, which can affect timelines and the practical seriousness of an eviction for that resident. An operator who tries to bypass this process — for example, by cutting off services, threatening removal, or attempting self-help eviction without a Board order — is acting outside what the law permits, regardless of the underlying reason for wanting the resident gone. A resident who receives an eviction notice, or who is dealing with an operator attempting to bypass the formal process, should get legal advice promptly, since strict deadlines can apply to any response.