Ontario landlord guides

Practical, plain-language guides to Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board notices and procedures — what each notice requires, the mistakes that invalidate it and what happens next. Each guide is reviewed by a paralegal. More guides are on the way.

• N4 Notice in Ontario: A Landlord's Guide to Unpaid Rent

  Reviewed by Divakar Paramsothy, Paralegal | October 12, 2026

  How to calculate rent arrears, serve a valid N4 under the September 2026 seven-day rule, avoid common errors and prepare for the LTB.

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• N12 Notice in Ontario: Landlord's Own Use, Legal Requirements and Risks

  Reviewed by Divakar Paramsothy, Paralegal | October 12, 2026

  Who qualifies, the 60-day notice and 120-day compensation exemption, the new 60-day occupancy rule and the risks of a bad-faith N12.

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