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RENTING 101: YOUR RIGHTS & OBLIGATIONS
TYPES OF NOTICES: WHAT DOES MY NOTICE MEAN?
The following are the various notices that a landlord may give you, what they mean, and what they actually look like. From an N13 no-fault eviction notice to an N1 Rent Increase notice, they’re all listed below!
Ontario
The information links to sources from the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario are particularly informative and easy-to-understand.
N1 Notice of Rent Increase
Notifies a tenant of a rent increase within the provincial guideline.
N4 Notice to End a Tenancy Early Due to Non-payment of Rent
Provides a deadline, currently 14 days, to pay overdue rent.
N5 Notice to End Tenancy Due to Interfering with Others, Damage, or Overcrowding
Often gives the tenant a chance to correct the problem to avoid moving-out, but may escalate to an eviction.
N9 Tenant’s Notice to End the Tenancy
Form the tenant fills out 60 days in advance of the specified move-out date.
N11 Agreement to End the Tenancy
A mutual agreement between the landlord and tenant to end the tenancy.
N12 Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord, a Purchaser, or a Family Member Requires the Rental Unit
Requires a minimum 60 days notice and one month’s rent as compensation to the tenant.
N13 Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord Wants to Demolish the Rental Unit, Repair it, or Convert it to Another Use
Must be provided a minimum 120 days in advance of the changes.
Quebec
- Comprehensive list of the rights/responsibilities of tenants and landlords provided by the Quebec Tribunal
- Information on evictions notices in general
- Example forms from the Quebec Tribunal
- Quebec Tribunals FAQ
