The home has been used as an overnight apartment but has been sublet for six months. According to the owner, who no longer needs an overnight accommodation, it is difficult to sell as many apartments are for sale at the same time.
When he wanted to extend the sublease for a year, to wait for a better market, he was refused by the association. The board considered that it was no longer a temporary move, and said that they are restrictive with subletting.
The tenant reported the matter to the tenancy board.
Opportunity in failing market
The board states that there is room to allow subletting if a condominium is difficult to sell due to the prevailing market. But if the market has not improved in a year, there is no longer any reason to do so.
However, it is the fact that the owner does not live in the apartment, and does not intend to use it for permanent residence, that makes the decision. According to the board’s decision, it makes his reasons for renting more weight. According to the board, he has also not shown any certificate from a broker that the apartment is difficult to sell.
The right-of-occupancy holder is therefore rejected in his application to continue subletting.
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