LTB Notice Overview
OntarioLandlord helps you generate legally compliant notices for the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Each notice type has specific rules about when and how it can be used.
Available Notice Types
| Notice | Name | Purpose | Minimum Notice Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | Notice of Rent Increase | Increase rent for existing tenancy | 90 days |
| N4 | Notice to End Tenancy for Non-payment | Tenant hasn't paid rent | 14 days |
| N5 | Notice to End Tenancy for Interference | Damage, interference, or overcrowding | 20 days (first notice) |
| N6 | Notice to End Tenancy for Illegal Acts | Illegal activity or misrepresented income | 10 days |
| N7 | Notice to End Tenancy for Safety | Serious impairment of safety | Immediate to 10 days |
| N12 | Notice to End Tenancy for Landlord's Own Use | You or family need the unit | 60 days |
| N13 | Notice to End Tenancy for Demolition | Demolition, conversion, or major repairs | 120 days |
How OntarioLandlord Helps
1. Automated Validation
Before generating any notice, our LTB Rules Engine validates:
- Correct notice period
- Termination date falls on correct day (end of rental period)
- Required conditions are met (e.g., arrears for N4)
- Rent increase within guideline (for N1)
- 12-month gap since last increase (for N1)
2. Pre-Filled 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 (for N4)
3. PDF Generation
Generated notices are:
- Formatted to match official LTB forms
- Saved to your account for records
- Available for download and printing
- Timestamped for audit trail
Generating a Notice
- Go to Notices in the sidebar
- Click Generate Notice
- Select the tenant/lease
- Choose the notice type
- Fill in required details
- Review the validation results
- Click Generate PDF
Important Rules
Voiding Period
For N4 notices, if the tenant pays the full arrears before the termination date, the notice is voided. You cannot proceed with an eviction application.
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.