Question 1

How many days notice is required for an N4 in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

An N4 Notice to End Tenancy for Non-Payment of Rent requires 14 days notice for monthly tenancies. The tenant has those 14 days to pay the rent owed in full. If the tenant does not pay or move out, the landlord may file an L1 application with the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Question 2

What is the notice period for an N5 in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

An N5 Notice for Illegal Act, Damage, or Disturbance requires 20 days notice. On a first N5, the tenant has 7 days to stop the behaviour and the notice is voided. A second N5 within 6 months can be filed at the LTB without any void period.

Question 3

How much notice is required for an N12 (landlord’s own use)?

Accepted Answer

An N12 requires 60 days notice and the termination date must be the end of a rental period. The notice must be for genuine own use by the landlord, an immediate family member, or a purchaser. The tenant is entitled to one month of rent as compensation.

Question 4

How much notice is required for an N13 (demolition or renovation)?

Accepted Answer

An N13 requires 120 days notice and may only be served for major renovation, demolition, or conversion that requires the unit to be vacant. The tenant has a right of first refusal to return at the same rent after the renovation is complete.

Question 5

How much notice is required to increase rent in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

A landlord must serve an N1 Notice of Rent Increase at least 90 days before the new rent takes effect. The increase must follow the Ontario rent increase guideline (RTA s.120) for units first occupied before November 15, 2018.

Question 6

What is an N8 notice for in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

An N8 Notice to End Tenancy for Persistent Late Payment requires 60 days notice and is used when a tenant repeatedly pays rent late. It applies to month-to-month tenancies and the termination date must be the end of a rental period.

LTB Deadline Tracker

Non-payment of Rent

Illegal Act / Damage / Disturbance

Persistent Late Payment

Landlord's Own Use

Demolition / Renovation / Conversion

Rent Increase