Ontario LTB Form N4, Notice to End a Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent

About Ontario LTB Form N4, Notice to End Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent

Form N4 is the Landlord and Tenant Board notice a landlord in Ontario serves when a tenant has not paid rent. It lists the rental unit, the periods of rent that are unpaid, the total owed, and a termination date. The tenant can void the notice by paying everything owed before that date, which is the single most important thing to understand about it: an N4 is a demand with a deadline, not an eviction order.

For most tenancies the termination date must be at least 14 days after the notice is served (7 days for daily or weekly tenancies). If the tenant does not pay and does not move, the landlord may then apply to the Board using Form L1. Errors on the N4, such as a wrong termination date, a miscalculated amount, or a mismatch with the lease, are the most common reason an L1 application fails, so the arithmetic matters. This page is a free fillable helper and general guide, not legal advice; always file the current official form from the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Who needs to complete it

• Ontario landlords whose tenant has missed one or more rent payments.
• Property managers serving notice on behalf of an owner.
• Tenants who received an N4 and want to check the amount and the deadline before deciding what to do.

How to fill out Ontario LTB Form N4, Notice to End Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent

1. 1Enter the full rental unit address and the names of all tenants on the lease.
2. 2List each rent period that is unpaid with the amount due and the amount actually paid, then total the arrears. Only rent counts here, not late fees, utilities or damages.
3. 3Set the termination date: at least 14 days after you serve the notice for monthly or yearly tenancies, or 7 days for daily or weekly tenancies. Count carefully; a date that is too early voids the notice.
4. 4Complete the landlord information and sign and date the form. Keep a copy and record how and when you served it, because you will need a Certificate of Service if you apply to the Board.
5. 5Serve it on the tenant by a method the Board accepts (in person, in the mailbox, by mail with extra days added, or by email only if the tenant has agreed in writing).