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Ontario Landlord Resources

Plain English guides to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) for Ontario landlords. Forms, procedures, and what to expect.

Ontario Landlord & Tenant Board (LTB)

The LTB handles landlord-tenant disputes in Ontario. We explain the process in plain English.

What the LTB Does

The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is the tribunal that handles disputes between landlords and tenants in Ontario. If you need to:

  • Evict a tenant for non-payment of rent
  • Deal with tenant damage or disturbances
  • Move into your own property
  • Collect rent arrears
  • Resolve lease disputes

…you’ll likely end up at the LTB.

Landlord Guides

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Complete Landlord Guide

Step-by-step guide to the LTB for landlords

Comprehensive
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Forms Guide

Which forms you need and when to use them

Essential

Quick Start: Most Common Situations

Tenant Not Paying Rent

→ N4 Notice then L1 Application

  1. Serve N4 notice (14 days to pay)
  2. If not paid, file L1 with LTB (~$201)
  3. Wait for hearing (4-8 weeks)
  4. Get order, then enforcement if needed

Tenant Causing Problems

→ N5 Notice then L2 Application

  1. Serve first N5 (20 days to fix)
  2. If continues, serve second N5 (14 days)
  3. File L2 with LTB
  4. Hearing and decision

Want to Move In Yourself

→ N12 Notice then L2 Application

  1. Serve N12 (60 days minimum)
  2. Pay one month’s compensation
  3. File L2 if tenant doesn’t leave
  4. Must actually move in for 12 months

Tools & Templates

📋 Notice Templates

N4, N5, N12 templates with step-by-step guidance

✉️ Email Generator

Professional emails to send to tenants

Official Resources:

This is an educational resource. For official information, visit tribunalsontario.ca/ltb.