# Applicant Changed Mind About Moving In - Questions

**URL:** <https://discourse.settlement.org/t/applicant-changed-mind-about-moving-in-questions/1465>\
**Category:** Landlord and Tenant Issues\
**Created:** [September 23, 2014, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/applicant-changed-mind-about-moving-in-questions/1465 "2014-09-23T21:26:25Z")\
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**Author:** ![Seoottawa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/73ab20/32.png) [@Seoottawa](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Seoottawa)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2014, 9:26pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/applicant-changed-mind-about-moving-in-questions/1465/1 "2014-09-23T21:26:25Z")

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In my living situation a renter would share a bathroom and kitchen therefore the Residential Tenancies Act does not apply. I have to appear before the rental tribunal next week and am wondering if they are likely to hear the case or dismiss.  
Situation:  
Girl wants to rent room for four months starting Sept 1 and sends deposit. Also says it is ok if not  
Girl changes mind August 24 and wonders if she can get deposit back  
I say no…unless SHE finds me a replacement. She agrees.  
I bust my butt to find a replacement  
Renter changes mind and wants to move in  
I explain room is rented  
She demands her money back; I remind her of the agreement  
She claims she did not give notice and was just testing the waters  
Renter filed with rental tribunal but did not give all facts  
I tried calling tribunal to tell them this was not their jurisdiction but I must appear in person to explain

I am hoping it gets rejected but I am sure tenant will then go to small claims court.

Thoughts?

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**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2014, 9:32am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/applicant-changed-mind-about-moving-in-questions/1465/2 "2014-09-30T09:32:11Z")

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Hello,

Thanks for sharing your question and situation with us. I understand that this situation can be frustrating.

You may find it helpful to use the [Are you a renter with roommates?](http://www.cleo.on.ca/english/roommates/index.html) tool.

Given the nature of your situation you may wish to contact a [Community Legal Clinic](http://www.settlement.org/findhelp/) in your area to advise you on your specific situation. Also, if you are low income you may qualify for [Legal Aid](http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?k=LEGAL_AID&faq_id=4000077) . You can read more about applying for Legal Aid in our [Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) [How do I apply for legal aid services?](http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?k=LEGAL_AID&faq_id=4001396) article.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Julia  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) team