First Right of Refusal (N13)

Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17

Tenant’s right of first refusal, repair or renovation

53 (1) A tenant who receives notice of termination of a tenancy for the purpose of repairs or renovations may, in accordance with this section, have a right of first refusal to occupy the rental unit as a tenant when the repairs or renovations are completed. 2006, c. 17, s. 53 (1).

Written notice

(2) A tenant who wishes to have a right of first refusal shall give the landlord notice in writing before vacating the rental unit. 2006, c. 17, s. 53 (2).

Rent to be charged

(3) A tenant who exercises a right of first refusal may reoccupy the rental unit at a rent that is no more than what the landlord could have lawfully charged if there had been no interruption in the tenant’s tenancy. 2006, c. 17, s. 53 (3).

Change of address

(4) It is a condition of the tenant’s right of first refusal that the tenant inform the landlord in writing of any change of address. 2006, c. 17, s. 53 (4).