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LTB notice overview

OntarioLandlord generates legally compliant notices for the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Each notice type has specific rules about when and how it can be used — the built-in rules engine validates every notice before generation.

Available notice types​

NoticeNamePurposeMinimum notice period
N1Notice of Rent IncreaseIncrease rent for existing tenancy90 days
N4Notice to End Tenancy for Non-paymentTenant hasn't paid rent14 days
N5Notice to End Tenancy for InterferenceDamage, interference, or overcrowding20 days (first notice)
N6Notice to End Tenancy for Illegal ActsIllegal activity or misrepresented income10 days
N7Notice to End Tenancy for SafetySerious impairment of safetyImmediate to 10 days
N12Notice to End Tenancy for Landlord's Own UseYou or family need the unit60 days
N13Notice to End Tenancy for DemolitionDemolition, conversion, or major repairs120 days

How it works​

LTB rules engine​

Before generating any notice, the rules engine validates:

  • Correct notice period for the notice type
  • Termination date falls on the correct day (end of rental period)
  • Required conditions are met (e.g., arrears exist for N4)
  • Rent increase is within the guideline (for N1)
  • 12-month gap since the last increase (for N1)

Auto-populated information​

Notices are automatically populated with:

  • Landlord information from your organization profile
  • Tenant information from the lease
  • Property and unit address
  • Current rent amount and arrears calculations (for N4)

PDF generation​

Generated notices are:

  • Formatted to match official LTB forms
  • Saved to your account for records
  • Available for download, printing, and email serving
  • Timestamped for audit trail

Generating a notice​

OntarioLandlord uses a 3-step notice wizard:

Step 1: Select property and lease​

Choose the property and lease for the notice. The system loads the tenant, rent, and lease details automatically.

Step 2: Choose notice type and dates​

Select the notice type (N1, N4, N5, etc.) and enter the required dates. The rules engine validates your inputs in real time — you'll see warnings if a date is incorrect or a condition isn't met.

Step 3: Generate, preview, and serve​

  • Generate the notice PDF
  • Preview the completed form
  • E-sign the notice using the built-in e-signature integration
  • Email the notice directly to the tenant
  • Generate a Certificate of Service as proof of delivery
Resume unsigned notices

If you generated a notice but haven't completed the e-signature process, you can resume it from the notice detail page.

After generation​

Serving the notice​

You can serve notices by:

  1. Email — Send directly from OntarioLandlord with delivery tracking
  2. In person — Print and hand-deliver, then generate a Certificate of Service
  3. Mail — Print and mail, noting the service date

N4 auto-void​

Voiding period

For N4 notices, if the tenant pays the full arrears before the termination date, the notice is automatically voided. OntarioLandlord tracks this and updates the notice status when a matching payment is recorded.

Evidence bundles​

All generated notices are automatically available for inclusion in evidence bundles for LTB hearings.

Not legal advice

These notices help you document issues properly, but they don't guarantee outcomes at the LTB. Consider consulting a paralegal for complex situations.

Notice-specific guides​