Guides for Ontario Landlords
Practical, plain-language guides to help you navigate Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act and LTB procedures.
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Eviction Notice Ontario: Which N Form Do You Need?
Ontario has no generic eviction notice. Match your situation to the right LTB N form (N4 to N13), the notice periods, whether the tenant can void it, and what to file when they stay.
Read guideOntario RTA Changes 2026: New Rules in Force
Both waves are in force: 15-day LTB reviews, 7-day AGI order service, the Payment Agreement Form, A/C rights and doubled fines since July 1; the 7-day N4 and the N12 waiver since September 21. Your operational checklist for both bills and both dates.
Read guideLTB Payment Agreement Form: Mandatory Since July 1
Repayment plans filed with the LTB must now use the official Payment Agreement Form (RTA s. 206). Section-by-section walkthrough, a worked repayment example, and what happens on breach.
Read guideTenant Air Conditioner Rules: What You Can Charge
Tenants can install a window or portable A/C with written notice since July 1, 2026. The seasonal electricity charge, a worked cost calculation, and a sample acknowledgment letter.
Read guide7-Day N4: The Rules Since September 21, 2026
The N4 termination period is 7 days for notices served on or after September 21, 2026. Which timeline applies when, the deemed-service math, N12 timing, and why fixed-term leases are not affected.
Read guideN4 Form Ontario: Which Version to Use and What Changed
The LTB rebuilt the N4 for September 21, 2026. Four ways to tell the N4 (2026/09) from the retired 01/04/2022 form, a field-by-field comparison, and the three mistakes that void the notice.
Read guide2027 Rent Increase Guideline (1.9%)
Ontario has set the 2027 rent increase guideline at 1.9%, effective January 1, 2027. N1 timing (serve by Oct 3, 2026), the math, and exemptions.
Read guideMunicipal Rental Licensing: Mississauga, Brampton & Waterloo
Mississauga now requires a City licence for every N13 renovation eviction from Sept 1, 2026. Plus Brampton’s city-wide licence and Waterloo’s Bylaw 2025-044.
Read guideRentSafeTO Colour-Coded Signs (June 15, 2026)
Toronto adds green/yellow/red entrance signs for RentSafeTO-covered buildings on June 15, 2026. Score thresholds, where to post, and the 14-day update rule.
Read guideBest Property Management Software for Ontario Landlords (2026)
Honest comparison from someone who built one. Why US tools fail at LTB compliance and T776 accounting, what to look for, and the hidden cost of bad software.
Read guideOntario Converting 2,200 Condos to Rentals
Ontario is investing $300M to convert 2,200 unsold GTA condos into rental apartments, including 550 affordable units. What it means for landlords.
Read guide2026 Rent Increase Guideline (2.1%)
The official Ontario rent increase guideline for 2026 is 2.1%. Covers N1 notice requirements, timing rules, and exemptions.
Read guideLTB Forms & Notices
Persistently Late Rent (N8)
How to use the N8 notice for chronic late payments. Since September 21, 2026, persistent lateness has a fixed LTB definition.
Read guideN1 Form: Rent Increase Notice
How to fill out the N1 Notice of Rent Increase form. Step-by-step guide with 90-day requirements.
Read guideHow to Issue an N4 in Ontario
Complete guide to N4 notices for non-payment: the 7-day notice period, the deemed-service days, and the mistakes that void a notice.
Read guideN12 Personal Use Eviction
Guide to evicting for landlord or purchaser use. Compensation rules, the new 60-day occupancy deadline, and bad faith penalties.
Read guideN12 Affidavit & Serial-Evictor Disclosure (2026)
The LTB rejects L2 applications without the Affidavit of the Person Moving In and the 2-year disclosure of prior N12/N13 notices. RTA s. 72(1) rules.
Read guideN5 Notice: Damage & Interference
How to serve an N5 for tenant damage, noise, or overcrowding. First vs second N5 rules and the 7-day voiding period.
Read guideL1 Application: Non-Payment Eviction
Step-by-step guide to filing an L1 with the LTB after your N4 expires. $186 online fee, 4-6 month wait.
Read guideLTB Process & Hearings
LTB Digital-by-Default 2026 (March & May Updates)
March 9 ended paper welcome packages for represented applicants. May 15 brought a new Co-op Practice Direction. What landlords need to know.
Read guideLTB Portal Updates 2025
The October 2025 passcode on online payments, L5 email filing from November 2025, and which LTB forms go where.
Read guideL4 Eviction Application Guide
When a tenant breaks an LTB settlement or order: who can file an L4, the 30-day deadline, and what to attach.
Read guideL5 Above Guideline Increase
File an AGI application. Updated for November 2025 with new RUI form and email filing option.
Read guideOntario Landlord Evidence Guide
What evidence you need for LTB hearings, how to organize it, and Bill 60 disclosure requirements.
Read guideHow Long Does Eviction Take?
Realistic Ontario eviction timelines in 2026. From N4 notice to Sheriff: 4-12 months. LTB backlog data and how to speed things up.
Read guideGeneral Guides
2025 Ontario RTA Changes Summary
Complete guide to Bill 60, Bill 64, Bill 97, and all major 2025 updates to the Residential Tenancies Act.
Read guideFixed-Term Lease Rules 2025
Updated rules for fixed-term leases, breaking a lease, assignments, and Bill 60 implications.
Read guideCarbon Monoxide Alarm Rules 2026
Mandatory CO alarm requirements for 2026. Placement, testing, and enforcement updates for landlords.
Read guideOntario Fire Code ULC-S536-19 (2026)
Effective January 1, 2026, multi-unit fire alarm inspections in Ontario follow CAN/ULC-S536-19. Battery load tests, ULC forms, owner signoff, AMP exposure.
Read guideBill 60 Guide
Complete breakdown of Bill 60: both waves in force since July 1 and September 21, 2026; only the evidence-disclosure timeline is still undated.
Read guideOntario Landlord Mortgage Renewal 2026
$400B Canadian mortgages renew in 2026. 2020-era 5-year fixed → 4%+ collides with 2.1% rent cap. Payment-shock math and refinance options.
Read guideTax Deductions for Ontario Landlords
Every deduction you can claim on form T776. Mortgage interest, property tax, insurance, repairs, and what CRA won't allow.
Read guideOntario Rent Deposit Rules
What you can and can't collect. Last month's rent is the only legal deposit. Security, damage, and pet deposits are illegal.
Read guideWhen Landlords Must Turn On Heat, by City
Heat is a vital service from Sept 1 to June 15 at 20°C, and Toronto wants 21°C from Oct 1. What each city requires, and when you can leave the system off.
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