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If a tenant doesn’t pay rent on time, landlords must follow a specific legal process under the Residential Tenancies Act. The first step is serving an N4 Notice as early as the day after rent is due. This gives the tenant a chance to pay the arrears or move out within a set period, typically this will be 14 days.
If the tenant fails to comply, the landlord can file an application with the Landlord and Tenant Board to seek an eviction order and collect unpaid rent. It's important to follow the correct steps—errors can delay the process or result in dismissal.
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In Ontario, landlords can evict a tenant where they or a member of their immediate family want to occupy a tenanted property. To legally end a tenancy, the landlord must serve an N12 notice with at least 60 days’ notice and provide one month’s rent as compensation as well as complete a declaration of intent. If the tenant doesn’t leave, the landlord must apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board.
Improper evictions can lead to fines, dismissed applications, and compensation orders. Following the correct legal process is essential. Call us and we can help walk you through the process!
A tenant who repeatedly pays rent late—even if they always pay eventually, can still be in breach of the lease. In Ontario, landlords may issue an N8 Notice to End Tenancy for Persistent Late Payment of Rent if there's a clear pattern of late payments over time.
The Landlord and Tenant Board considers persistent late payment a valid reason to end a tenancy, especially if it causes financial hardship or disrupts the landlord’s ability to manage the property.
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We help landlords navigate their legal obligations under Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act, from preparing proper notices and applications to representing you at Landlord and Tenant Board hearings.
We help landlords protect their investments while respecting tenant rights. From notice preparation to Landlord and Tenant Board representation, Glenn and Angela's leadership experience brings calm, solution-focused advocacy to every dispute.
Caveat LLP is here to advocate for you with integrity, clarity, and experience.
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Landlords in Ontario must comply with both the Residential Tenancies Act and the Human Rights Code, which prohibits discrimination based on disability, family status, religion, and more.
If a tenant needs accommodation—such as a ground-floor unit due to mobility issues or the use of a service animal—you’re required to consider the request seriously. Ignoring or refusing without proper justification could violate the Code.
Landlords must accommodate to the point of undue hardship, which usually means significant cost or health risks—not minor inconvenience
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Caveat LLP offers a FREE 30-minute phone consultation for Ontario landlords.
We support tenants in understanding their rights and resolving disputes respectfully and efficiently. From negotiating with landlords to preparing applications and representing you at the Landlord and Tenant Board, we offer clear, empathetic legal guidance while staying focused on the facts and fair outcomes.
Founders Glenn and Angela bring a unique perspective shaped by their backgrounds in healthcare and social work.
Together, they blend legal expertise with people-first advocacy.
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