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Notice Types Reference

Quick reference guide for all notice types available in OntarioLandlord.

Notice Summary Table​

NoticeNamePurposeNotice PeriodCan Be Voided
N1Rent IncreaseIncrease rent90 daysN/A
N4Non-PaymentTenant hasn't paid rent14 daysYes (pay in full)
N5InterferenceDamage, noise, overcrowding20 days (1st), 14 days (2nd)Yes (1st only)
N6Illegal ActsIllegal activity10 daysNo
N7SafetySafety impairment10 days (or immediate)No
N12Own UseLandlord/family needs unit60 daysN/A
N13DemolitionDemo, conversion, repairs120 daysN/A

N1 - Rent Increase​

Purpose​

Notify tenant of rent increase

Requirements​

  • 90 days minimum notice
  • 12 months since last increase
  • Within annual guideline (2.5% for 2026)
  • Effective date on first of rental period

Key Points​

  • No voiding - tenant cannot prevent increase
  • Building exemptions may apply (post-Nov 2018)
  • AGI required to exceed guideline

N4 - Non-Payment of Rent​

Purpose​

Begin eviction for unpaid rent

Requirements​

  • 14 days minimum notice
  • Termination on last day of rental period
  • Accurate arrears amount

Key Points​

  • Can serve as soon as rent is late
  • Voidable: Tenant pays all arrears before termination date
  • Follow with L1 application if not paid

Voiding Rules​

Tenant must pay:

  • All arrears stated on N4
  • Plus any new rent that came due
  • Before the termination date

N5 - Interference, Damage, Overcrowding​

Purpose​

Address tenant behavior issues

Reasons​

  1. Substantial interference with reasonable enjoyment
  2. Wilful or negligent damage
  3. Overcrowding
  4. Running illegal business

First N5​

  • 20 days notice
  • Voidable: 7 days to correct behavior

Second N5 (within 6 months)​

  • 14 days notice
  • Not voidable

N6 - Illegal Acts​

Purpose​

Eviction for illegal activity

Reasons​

  1. Illegal act substantially impairing safety
  2. Production of illegal drugs
  3. Trafficking illegal drugs
  4. Misrepresented income (RGI housing)

Requirements​

  • 10 days notice
  • Not voidable
  • Document the illegal activity

N7 - Serious Impairment of Safety​

Purpose​

Eviction for safety concerns

Requirements​

Reason 1 (Act impaired safety):

  • 10 days notice

Reason 2 (Immediate threat):

  • Can be immediate

Key Points​

  • Not voidable
  • High threshold - must be serious
  • Document thoroughly

N12 - Landlord's Own Use​

Purpose​

Unit needed for landlord or family

Who Can Request​

  • Landlord themselves
  • Landlord's spouse
  • Landlord's child or parent
  • Same family for purchaser

Requirements​

  • 60 days notice
  • One month rent compensation
  • Good faith intention to occupy

Key Points​

  • Must occupy for at least 12 months
  • Bad faith has serious penalties

N13 - Demolition, Conversion, Repairs​

Purpose​

Unit needed for demolition or major work

Reasons​

  1. Demolition
  2. Conversion to non-residential
  3. Repairs requiring vacancy

Requirements​

  • 120 days notice
  • One month rent compensation
  • Building permits (if required)

Key Points​

  • Right of first refusal to return (demolition/repairs)
  • Must be genuine need

Termination Date Rules​

All Notices​

Termination date must be:

  • On or after minimum notice period
  • On the last day of the rental period (except N7 immediate)

By Notice Type​

NoticeMinimum DaysMust Fall On
N190First of period
N414Last of period
N5-120Last of period
N5-214Last of period
N610Last of period
N7-110Last of period
N7-20Any day (immediate)
N1260Last of period
N13120Last of period

Service Rules​

Methods of Service​

MethodAdditional Days
In personNone
Mailbox/mail slot+5 days
Regular mail+5 days
CourierNone
Email (if agreed in writing)None

Calculate Termination Date​

Termination Date = Service Date + Notice Period + Service Days

Then round to last day of rental period.

After Serving Notice​

File with LTB​

NoticeApplication
N4L1
N5, N6, N7L2
N12, N13L2

Compensation Required​

NoticeCompensation
N12One month rent
N13One month rent

Pay by termination date.