I live in an apartment in house that has been converted to three
units. My landlord, who already lives in unit #2 gave me an eviction
notice last night, saying he needs my unit #3 for personal occupation.

Verbally, he told me that he wants to occupy the place to renovate it
while he lives there, so he can sell the property later. I asked him
if he would like to trade units, but he declined. He also mentioned
wanting me out because my rent was so low.

Evicting someone to jack the rent is illegal in Ontario where I live
(the owner must be occupying in "good faith" not to simply get a
tenant out. Moreover evictions for renovations require 120 days
notice, and I would have the first option of reoccupation upon their
completion. But I'm not certain I'm up for a fight right now.

I'd have to be out by the end of April, so it would be starting to get
warm by then. I am considering I'm thinking about putting stuff into
storage and living in my van full time at least for the spring /
summer and perhaps fall. I'm doing my PhD so I have an office on
campus (with a couch for really cold nights) and ready access to safe
overnight parking as well as shower facilities. I'm also in a long
distance relationship right now so weekend would be spent back home in
Toronto with her.

The biggest complication I see right now is my dog (he's 12 weeks
right now), and dating if this long distance thing does not work out.

Thoughts?

Chris