'Professional tenant' James Regan wanted for assaulting former landlord

Toronto police are looking for James Regan, the well-dressed "professional tenant" who has been evicted from three high-end apartments in the city, in connection with an alleged assault.

Police allegeRegan, 62, punched and kicked a 56-year-old woman at a residence in the Avenue Road and McMaster Avenue area, an upscale area of Toronto,on Sept. 24. CBC News has learnedthe victim was Regan's ex-landlord.

The womanhad confronted Regan, police say. Regan allegedlybecameenraged and attackedthe woman.

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Police said she was taken to hospital following the incident.

Regan is now wanted for one count of assault.

Police describe Regan as five-foot-ten with a medium build. He has blue eyes, thick eyebrows and often wears a moustache. Regan often dresses well and has been described as "well-coiffed" by renters who have had dealings with him.

Police are asking for anyone who has seen him to contact them directly or anonymously.

Regan owes ex-landlords thousands

In October, Regan was evicted from a Yorkville apartment where he'd been living since July. The decision marked the third time he had been evicted since 2014.

According to the ruling issued by the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board, Regan owes his landlord $10,000 in rent payments.

Court documents show he owes previous landlords thousands, but never paid.

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CBC News has also reported that, along with the disputes with landlords, Regan is alleged to have not paid for $18,000 worth of furniture, not returned a new car to a dealership after his credit application failed, and charged more than $700 to a man's credit card without permission though in each of those cases, Toronto police did not investigate, deeming them civil matters.

Regan, who has previously spoken with CBC News, has denied any wrongdoing in connection with those incidents.

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