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I can't pay rent this month
Emergency options when rent is due and you can't pay — what to do first, which programs move fastest, and how to avoid eviction.
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You have options
Missing rent is stressful, but you have more time and more options than you might think.
The most important thing: Your landlord cannot evict you without a legal process. In Nova Scotia, a landlord must give you a written notice and go through the Residential Tenancies Board. This takes weeks, not days. You will not be on the street tomorrow.
Let's figure out your best move right now.