N5 Notice Template - Interference & Damage

When to use the N5

You can serve an N5 notice when your tenant has:

• Substantially interfered with the reasonable enjoyment of other tenants or the landlord
• Caused damage to the rental property beyond normal wear and tear
• Created unsafe conditions
• Engaged in noise disturbances

Important: The interference or damage must be substantial, not minor or occasional issues.

Two types of N5 notices

First N5 (Can be voided)

• Notice period: 20 days
• Can tenant void? Yes—by correcting the problem within 7 days
• Use this for a first offence

Second N5 (Cannot be voided)

• Notice period: 14 days
• Can tenant void? No
• Use this if tenant has received a first N5 in the previous 6 months and the issue happens again

How the N5 works

1. Serve the first N5

Give the tenant the N5 notice describing the interference or damage.

2. 7-day correction period

For a first N5, the tenant has 7 days to:

• Stop the interfering behaviour, OR
• Repair the damage, OR
• Pay for the damage

3. If problem continues or isn’t fixed

You can file an L2 Application with the LTB to evict the tenant.

Key timelines

What to include on the N5

1. Rental unit address — Full address of the unit
2. Tenant name(s) — All tenants on the lease
3. Landlord name and address — Your contact info
4. Details of the problem — Be specific about dates, times, and what happened
5. Termination date — Calculated correctly based on type
6. Is this a first or second N5? — Check the correct box
7. Signature and date — Sign and date the notice

Generate Your N5 Cover Email

Create a professional email to accompany your N5 notice. Fill in your details step-by-step.

Documenting interference

Good documentation is essential for an N5 to succeed at the LTB:

• Dates and times of incidents
• Written complaints from other tenants
• Photos or videos of damage
• Police reports if applicable
• Communication records with the tenant

Common mistakes to avoid

❌ Vague descriptions — Be specific about what happened and when

❌ Wrong notice type — First N5 must be served before second N5

❌ Filing too early — Must wait for the correction period to expire

❌ Missing the 6-month window — Second N5 must be within 6 months of first N5

❌ Trivial complaints — LTB requires “substantial” interference

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This guide is for educational purposes only. Consult a paralegal or lawyer for advice specific to your situation.