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Sheriff

High-level path to obtain vacant possession through the Court Enforcement Office after an LTB eviction order. Possession only — collecting money ordered by the Board is a separate process.

Possession only. Only the Sheriff may enforce physical eviction. Arrears, daily compensation, and interest in the order are collected separately if needed.
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    Certified order

    LTB eviction order with certified true copy

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    Read the dates

    Void / move-out date · earliest Sheriff filing date · s. 81 expiry

    Eviction portion expires if not filed with the Sheriff in time

After the ordered dates

Path ends

Order voided

Full void payment (or s. 74(11) motion, if available) — path ends

Path ends

Voluntary vacant possession

Unit empty by the ordered date — no Sheriff filing

Continue to Sheriff

Not voided

Tenant remains after the ordered move-out date

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    Prepare filing package

    Documents for the Court Enforcement Office with jurisdiction over the unit

    SS0418 · certified order · office fees

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    File with the Sheriff

    Court Enforcement Office for the rental unit’s territory

    In-person, mail, or online where available (e.g. Toronto)

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    Enforcement scheduled

    Office sets lockout / attendance date

    If the unit becomes vacant before that date — cancel with the office; refunds are office-specific

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    Enforcement attendance

    Landlord or agent present · locksmith as needed

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    Vacant possession

    Sheriff gives vacant possession of the unit

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Filing package

  • ·Certified LTB eviction order (true copy)
  • ·Eviction Information Requirements Form (SS0418)
  • ·Direction to Enforce (Form 60F) — when the local office requires it
  • ·Filing fees payable to the Court Enforcement Office

Confirm current requirements and fees with the Court Enforcement Office that has territorial jurisdiction where the rental unit is located.

If the unit becomes vacant. If the unit becomes vacant before the scheduled enforcement date, contact the Court Enforcement Office promptly to cancel. Confirm any fee refund in writing — filing fees are often kept; enforcement fees may be partly refundable if cancelled early. Policy is office-specific.

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