In the context of residential tenancies,a tenant's failure to pay rent can lead to an application by the landlord to a residential tribunal requesting that the back rent be paid or the tenant be evicted.Additionally,with respect to the tenant's property in the rental unit,the landlord may:
A)seize and sell any of the tenant's property for failure to pay rent.
B)seize the tenant's property for failure to pay rent but not sell it,providing the tenant with a period of time to come up with the back rent.
C)change the locks on the rental unit and arrange for public auction on notice to all interested parties including the tenant.
D)do absolutely nothing as far as seizing and selling the tenant's property is concerned,given that the remedy of distress in the residential context has been abolished.
E)offer the tenant's property to a new tenant but only if any sale proceeds are turned over to the defaulting tenant.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Landlord-tenant laws in many jurisdictions have evolved to protect tenants' rights, including abolishing the remedy of distress for rent in the residential context. This means landlords cannot seize and sell a tenant's property for failure to pay rent. Instead, they must seek legal remedies through residential tribunals or courts to address issues like unpaid rent or eviction.

In the Context of Residential Tenancies,a Tenant's Failure to Pay