Farm bought—but tenant refuses to leave

Apr 18, 2022

After purchasing a farm two years ago, he still can’t move in because the tenant refuses to leave.

By Andrew Joseph, Farms.com; Image Lisa McIntyre on www.unsplash.com

After purchasing a Toronto-area farm two years ago, a tenant is steadfast in his refusal to leave, despite the Landlord Tenant Board’s decision.

Per an April 18, 2022, CBC report filed by Michael Smee, real estate broker Sarbjit Sra of Brampton purchased the 40-acre farm located about 60 kilometres northwest of Toronto in April of 2020 for $1.75 million.

Seeking an eviction order of the tenant so he and his family could live on the farm, he took the case to the provincial Landlord Tenant Board in June of 2020. It took until June of 2021 before the Board ruled in his favour, but the eviction order can not be acted upon such time that the Board issues it in writing.

He’s still waiting.

In the meantime, Sra continues to pay monthly expenses of $10,000 for his mortgage, taxes and farm utilities.

The tenant has refused to pay rent nor allow Sra access to the property.

To read the full CBC article, click HERE.

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Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

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Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.