Ontario Tenant & Landlord Forms

Tenant Rights & Responsibilities Ontario published June 27, 2025 Flag of Ontario

Eviction Notices & Termination Forms

Form N4 in Ontario: Non-Payment Eviction Notice Explained

Gives tenants notice for non-payment of rent, allowing time to pay or vacate before formal eviction.

Form N5 Explained: Tenant Guide to Interference Eviction in Ontario

Issued when tenants cause damage or disruption to other tenants or the rental property.

Form N6 Explained: Illegal Acts & Misrepresentation (Ontario)

Used to evict tenants involved in illegal activity or who misrepresented information in their lease.

Form N7 Eviction Notice: Serious Problems Explained Ontario

Served for serious issues like endangering others, persistent lateness, or damage to property.

Form N8 in Ontario: Lease End Rules for Tenants

Allows landlords to end tenancy at lease expiry due to reasons like frequent late payments or owner occupancy.

Form N11 Agreement to End Tenancy Explained (Ontario)

Mutual agreement between landlord and tenant to end the tenancy on a specified date.

Form N12 – Landlord’s Personal Use Eviction (Ontario Guide)

Used when the landlord or their close family member intends to move into the rental unit.

Form N13 Explained: Demolition/Conversion Eviction in Ontario

Served when the unit is being demolished, converted, or requires major renovations needing vacancy.

Rent Increases & Rent Reductions

Ontario Form N1: Notice of Rent Increase Guide for Tenants

Standard form landlords must give tenants to raise rent within provincial guideline limits.

Ontario Form N2: Notice of Rent Increase (Exempt Units) Explained

Used for increasing rent in units exempt from standard rent control rules.

Form N3 in Ontario: Care Home Rent/Service Increase Guide

Notice used for increasing rent and care service costs for tenants in care homes.

Form N10 for Above-Guideline Rent Increase in Ontario

Signed agreement between tenant and landlord to raise rent above guideline due to major renovations or cost increases.

How to Use Ontario Form A4: Vary Rent Reduction Simplified

Used to request changes to a previous rent reduction due to changed circumstances.

Tenant Rights & Complaint Applications

Form T1 Ontario: Tenant Application for Rent Rebate Explained

Tenants use this to request a rebate when a landlord collects illegal or excess rent.

Form T2: Ontario Application for Tenant Rights Explained

Used when a landlord harasses, withholds services, or violates tenant rights.

Ontario Form T3: Guide to Rent Reduction Applications

Filed when there’s a tax reduction or significant cut in municipal services.

Form T4: Ontario Tenants Challenging Above-Guideline Rent Hikes

Used if a landlord failed to follow through on work or commitments tied to a rent increase.

Form T5: Bad-Faith Termination Claims in Ontario

Lets tenants claim compensation if evicted under false pretenses (e.g., fake renovations).

Form T6: Ontario’s Tenant Maintenance Application Explained

Tenants use this to get repairs or maintenance completed through LTB intervention.

Form T7 Suite Meters Application Explained for Ontario Tenants

Lets tenants dispute electricity or water metering charges added to rent.

Applications to the Landlord and Tenant Board

Form L1 Eviction for Non‑Payment of Rent: Ontario Tenant Guide

Landlord form to evict for rent non-payment and optionally collect arrears.

Form L2 (Evict or Collect): Tenant Guide for Ontario

Filed for eviction or compensation related to reasons other than non-payment.

Ontario Form L4: Eviction for Breach of Order Explained

Used when tenants do not comply with a previous order or mediated settlement.

Form L9 Ontario: Collect Rent Owed Explained for Tenants

Allows landlords to claim unpaid rent without seeking eviction.

Form L10 Ontario: Collecting Money from a Former Tenant

Filed after a tenancy ends to recover unpaid rent or damages.

Understanding Form L3 for Tenant Eviction After Notice in Ontario

Filed when a tenant agreed to leave by a certain date and failed to do so.

Sublets & Assignments

Understanding Ontario Form A2: Sublets & Assignments Explained

Tenants submit this to request landlord permission for sublets or assignment of the lease.

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Bob Jones
Bob Jones

Editor & Researcher, Tenant Rights Canada

Bob writes and reviews tenant law content for various regions. They’re passionate about housing justice and simplifying legal protections for tenants everywhere.

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