Kitchener resident worries they’ll be homeless after renoviction [Video]

A Kitchener, Ont. resident, facing renoviction, is sharing their fears for what the future holds.

They agreed to speak with CTV News on the condition of anonymity. They feel they have been bullied by the owner and managers of an apartment building in downtown Kitchener and worry they will be homeless on Feb. 1.

We will refer to this person as ‘Jordan.’

Jordan is one of the residents at the apartments at 141 & 149 Borden Avenue in Kitchener who received N13 notices a few weeks ago, stating they need to move out of their units before renovations begin on Jan. 31, 2025. They received no promises that they would be able to return to their units in the future at the same rent.

Jordan has lived in the same apartment for the past 15 years and currently pays $900 per month.

Jordan said the impending renoviction has caused extreme anxiety, leading to a lack of sleep …