Table 1 
Main reason for being evicted, Canada 

Main reason for being evicted, Canada
  Estimate (%)
Landlord wanted unit for own use 30
Difficulties paying rent (i.e., rent not paid or often late) 18
Sale of property by landlord 17
Conflict with landlord 13
Major repairs or renovation (i.e., the unit had to be vacated so that repairs or renovations could be undertaken) 4
Other 19
Note(s):
  • Statistics on main reason for eviction should be used with caution due to small sample size.
  • Total may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
Source(s):
Canadian Social Survey, Waves 9, 10, 11 (5354).
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