Ontario LTB Forms, Explained
Got a letter from your landlord with a code like N4, N12, or N13 — or need to file something yourself? Here's every Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board form in plain English: what it means, and what to do next.
These are plain-English explanations, not legal advice. Get the official forms and the latest details from Tribunals Ontario, and consider free legal help — see our tenant legal help directory.
Notices you might receive from your landlord
Your landlord's official notice that your rent is going up.
A rent-increase notice for certain units not covered by the guideline.
A notice that rent is overdue — not an eviction, and you can void it by paying.
A notice alleging disturbance, damage, or too many occupants — often 'voidable'.
A notice alleging an illegal act in the unit, or misrepresented income in subsidized housing.
A short-notice notice for serious safety issues or wilful damage.
A notice to end the tenancy at term's end — e.g. for persistent late payment.
A notice ending your tenancy so the landlord, a buyer, or family can move in.
A notice ending your tenancy for major renovations, demolition, or conversion (a 'renoviction').
Applications you (the tenant) file
Get back money your landlord charged illegally — like an illegal deposit or overpaid rent.
Take action when a landlord interferes with your rights — illegal entry, harassment, or lockouts.
Ask for lower rent when your costs or services have dropped.
Claim compensation when an 'own use' (N12) or renoviction (N13) eviction was in bad faith.
Force repairs and claim money back when your landlord won't maintain the unit.
Notices you (the tenant) give
The official form you use to tell your landlord you're moving out.
A mutual agreement between you and your landlord to end the tenancy.
Lets a tenant experiencing violence or abuse end the tenancy early with 28 days' notice.
Applications your landlord files
Facing a hearing? A licensed paralegal or lawyer can represent you at the LTB — often affordably.