A Halifax woman says she has no place to live after returning home from work last week to find crews demolishing her apartment building. The tenant, who spoke to CBC News on condition of anonymity, said she had been waiting for a ruling from the Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Board regarding a dispute with her landlord over the building's condition.
According to the tenant, she left for work on the morning of June 10, 2026, and when she returned in the evening, the building at 123 Main Street was partially demolished. She said she had received no prior notice from the landlord or the city about the demolition. The Halifax Regional Municipality confirmed that a demolition permit had been issued for the property on June 8, 2026, but the tenant was not notified.
The Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Board said it was aware of the case and is investigating whether the demolition violated any tenancy laws. The board noted that tenants are entitled to proper notice before any action that affects their housing. The landlord, who could not be reached for comment, had previously cited structural issues as the reason for the demolition.
The tenant is now staying with friends and has filed a complaint with the board seeking compensation for lost belongings and relocation costs. The case highlights gaps in tenant protection laws, according to housing advocates, who call for mandatory notification of tenants before demolition permits are issued.
