N Forms: Notices (The First Step)
N forms are the legal notices a landlord must serve to the tenant to initiate a process. They are the prerequisite for most L-form applications. Using the correct version of these LTB forms is critical to ensure your case is not dismissed.
N1: Notice of Rent Increase
Purpose: Must give 90 days’ notice and adhere to the provincial rent guideline.
Official Form | Marda Guide to N1 Forms
N2: Notice of Rent Increase (Unit Partially Exempt)
Purpose: Used for care homes or units exempt from the rent increase guideline.
Official Form
N3: Notice to Increase Rent and Charges for Care Services
Specific to care home settings.
Official Form
N4: Notice to End a Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent
Purpose: Gives the tenant a deadline to pay rent arrears or face an eviction application.
Official Form | Marda Guide to N4 Forms
N5: Notice to End a Tenancy for Damage or Interference
Purpose: Used when a tenant or their guest causes damage or substantially interferes with others.
Official Form | Marda Guide to N5 Forms
N6: Notice to End a Tenancy for Illegal Act
Purpose: Used when a tenant commits an illegal act on the property (e.g., drug dealing).
Official Form
N7: Notice to End a Tenancy for Causing Serious Problems
Used for serious safety issues or significant damage.
Official Form
N8: Notice to End a Tenancy for Persistent Late Payment
Purpose: Used when a tenant routinely pays rent late, even if they eventually pay in full.
Official Form | Marda Guide to N8 Forms
N9: Tenant’s Notice to End the Tenancy
Purpose: Used by a tenant to notify the landlord they are moving out.
Official Form | Marda Guide to N9 Forms
N10: Agreement to Increase Rent Above the Guideline
A mutual agreement for a rent increase exceeding the yearly limit.
Official Form
N11: Agreement to End the Tenancy
Purpose: Used when both parties mutually agree to terminate the tenancy on a specific date.
Official Form | Marda Guide to N11 Forms
N12: Notice to End a Tenancy for Landlord’s Own Use
Purpose: Used when the landlord, a purchaser, or a family member intends to move into the unit. Requires 60 days’ notice and one month’s compensation.
Official PDF | Marda Guide to N12 Forms
N13: Notice to End a Tenancy for Demolition or Conversion
Purpose: Used when the unit is being demolished, converted, or requires extensive repairs requiring vacancy.
Official Form
L Forms: Landlord Applications (Filing a Case)
Once a landlord serves the appropriate N Form, they generally use an L Form to file a case with the LTB, asking for a hearing and a legally enforceable Order.
L1: Application to Evict a Tenant for Non-payment of Rent
Purpose: Application to evict and collect arrears after serving the N4 form.
Official Form | Guide to L-Form Applications
L2: Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant
Purpose: Application to end the tenancy based on for cause notices (N5, N6, N7, N12, N13).
Official Form
L3: Application to End a Tenancy – Tenant Gave Notice or Agreed to Terminate
Purpose: Application after the tenant gives notice (N9) or both parties sign an agreement (N11).
Official Form
L4: Application to End a Tenancy – Tenant Failed to Meet Settlement Conditions
Purpose: Application to enforce the eviction clause of a prior settlement agreement or LTB order.
Official Form
L5: Application for an Above Guideline Rent Increase (AGI)
Purpose: Application to raise rent above the annual guideline for approved capital expenses or taxes.
Official Form
L8: Application Because the Tenant Changed the Locks
Filed if a tenant alters locks without landlord consent.
Official Form
L9: Application to Collect Rent the Tenant Owes
Purpose: Application to collect rent that is owed without applying for eviction.
Official Form
L10: Application to Collect Money a Former Tenant Owes
Purpose: Application to collect money (rent, damages, utility arrears) from a tenant who has already moved out.
Official Form
T Forms: Tenant Applications (Seeking a Remedy)
T forms are used by tenants to hold the landlord accountable for obligations under the RTA or to dispute actions taken by the landlord.
T1: Tenant Application for a Rebate of Money
Purpose: Rebate for money the landlord owes, such as rent deposits or compensation.
Official Form
T2: Application about Tenant Rights
Purpose: Relief when a landlord interferes with legal rights (e.g., illegal entry, harassment).
Official Form
T3: Tenant Application for a Rent Reduction
Purpose: A reduction in rent because the landlord has reduced or terminated a vital service.
Official Form
T5: Tenant Application (Bad Faith Notice)
Purpose: Compensation if the landlord issued an eviction notice (like N12 or N13) in bad faith.
Official Form
T6: Tenant Application about Maintenance
Purpose: An order forcing the landlord to complete necessary repairs and maintenance.
Official Form
A & C Forms: Administrative and Co-op Applications
These forms cover specialized situations or administrative matters concerning LTB forms.
A1: Application about whether the Act applies
Purpose: To ask the LTB whether the RTA even applies to a specific unit.
Official Form
C1: Application to end occupancy of a member unit
Purpose: Application by a non-profit co-op to end the occupancy of a member unit.
Official Form
Certificate of Service
Required for almost every application to prove the tenant received the notice.
Official PDF
Frequently Asked Questions about LTB Forms
Where can I download the latest LTB forms?
The most recent versions of all official LTB forms are available on the Tribunals Ontario website. Using an outdated form will almost certainly result in the dismissal of your case.
What is the best way to file LTB forms?
The LTB strongly encourages filing through the Tribunals Ontario Portal. This allows for faster processing and the ability to track your application status in real-time.
Do I need to serve a notice before filing an application?
Yes, in most cases, a landlord must serve an N-series notice first, and then use the correct L-form application to file their case with the board.
How much does it cost to file LTB forms in 2026?
Filing fees for landlord applications generally cost $186 if filed online and $201 if filed in person. Always check the official website for current fee schedules.
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