N15Notices you (the tenant) give
Tenant's Notice to End the Tenancy Because of Violence or Abuse
Lets a tenant experiencing violence or abuse end the tenancy early with 28 days' notice.
By the LeasePlain Editorial Team · Checked against Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act per our editorial standards·Last reviewed August 2026
If you or a child are experiencing violence or abuse, Form N15 lets you end your tenancy on 28 days' notice, even in a fixed term. Support is available — you don't have to go through this alone; a legal clinic or a support service can help you use this safely.
Key points
- 28 days' notice, even mid-fixed-term
- For tenants experiencing violence/abuse
- Support services can help
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