Lawyer Ordered to Pay for Illegal Eviction | Canada News

A federal housing lawyer was slapped with a $21,000 penalty after Quebec’s housing tribunal ruled he illegally evicted a tenant — not to live there himself, but to rent it out at a higher price. The judge found he had another vacant unit available, never actually moved in, and canceled renovation plans after the tenant had already relocated. The tribunal sent a strong message: housing is a basic right, and bending the rules won’t go unpunished. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bddac4dad2efd628