A landlord may be able to end a tenancy because they or a family member genuinely need the property as their home, but they must follow the legal notice rules. The notice should identify the family member, explain the relationship and expected length of occupation, and generally include a statutory declaration. Notice periods depend on how long the tenancy has lasted, and a fixed-term tenancy may have additional protections. If you believe the reason is not genuine or the notice is defective, you can ask the RTB about dispute resolution; the outcome depends on the facts of the individual case.