Andras Henye, a disabled and partially blind Toronto man who has lived in his High Park apartment for nearly 50 years, fears homelessness after the Ontario Court of Appeal denied his request to appeal his eviction. Henye argues his landlord, Minto Apartment REIT, evicted him in 'bad faith' over smoking rules, despite his grandfathered right to smoke and his compliance with previous orders to stop. His lawyer, Dr. Michael Motala, raised concerns about the Landlord and Tenant Board's handling of vulnerable tenants.
Toronto tenant fears homelessness amid alleged ‘bad faith’ eviction
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Andras Henye, a disabled and partially blind Toronto man who has lived in his High Park apartment for nearly 50 years, fears homelessness after the Ontario Court of Appeal denied his request to appeal his eviction. Henye argues his landlord, Minto Apartment REIT, evicted him in 'bad faith' over smoking rules, despite his grandfathered right to smoke and his compliance with previous orders to stop. His lawyer, Dr. Michael Motala, raised concerns about the Landlord and Tenant Board's handling of vulnerable tenants.
Trending- 1 Decades ago: Andras Henye began living in his High Park apartment
- 2 Many years ago: Eviction proceedings initiated by Minto Apartment REIT
- 3 Unspecified date: Henye complied with previous court orders to stop smoking
- 4 This week (early June 2025): Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed Henye's motion for leave to appeal
- 5 Ongoing: Eviction order remains in effect
- Andras Henye faces imminent eviction and fears homelessness
- The case highlights concerns about vulnerable tenants' rights and corporate landlord practices
- It may set a precedent for similar cases
What: Andras Henye's motion for leave to appeal his eviction was dismissed by the Ontario Court of Appeal, leaving him facing homelessness.
When: Decision released 'this week' (early June 2025, article published June 8, 2025). The eviction case has been ongoing for 'many years'.
Where: High Park apartment, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Why: Henye was evicted due to alleged non-compliance with smoking rules, despite claiming a grandfathered right and full compliance. He sought to appeal, arguing bad faith eviction.
How: The Ontario Court of Appeal reviewed Henye's motion for leave to appeal and denied it, stating no meritorious ground for appeal.