AJ Murray Legal Services Professional CorporationOttawa, ON · April 28, 2026My tenant is extorting me for cash-for-keys. Will the new laws help me?
When most landlords talk about new laws these days, in reference to Landlord and Tenant matters, they tend to be talking about the changes to take effect under The Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 (Bill 60). Bill 60 does NOT regulate, cap, or eliminate “cash-for-keys” issues. What this means is that if your tenant is demanding $20K, $50K, or more to leave…, the new laws will not stop that. It’s important to note though that some of the Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act to...
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