Section A: When to use this application
You can use this form to apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) for an order to end a tenancy and evict a tenant for one of the following reasons:
- you gave the tenant a Notice to End your Tenancy for any reason, except non-payment of rent (Form N4),
- the tenant has abandoned the rental unit, or
- the tenant occupies the superintendent's unit and their employment as superintendent ended more than 7 days ago.
You can also use this form to apply to the LTB for an order requiring the tenant to pay you:
- compensation for each day they remain in the rental unit after the termination date set out in the Notice to End your Tenancy,
- the bank charges and related administration charges for NSF cheques the tenant gave you,
- the utility costs that the tenants failed to pay,
- compensation for damage the tenant, their guest, or another occupant of the rental unit caused to the rental unit or to the residential complex,
- expenses you have incurred because the tenant, their guest, or another occupant of the rental unit substantially interfered with your reasonable enjoyment or lawful right, privilege or interest; and/or
- the additional amount the tenant would have been required to pay had the tenant not misrepresented their income or that of their family in a Rent- Geared-to-Income rental unit.
You cannot file this application if the tenant has already moved out of the rental unit, unless you are applying because you believe the tenant has abandoned the rental unit.
If the tenant moved out of rental unit on or after September 1, 2021 and less than a year ago, you may be able file an Application to Collect Money a Former Tenant Owes (L10 Application) to claim money you believe the former tenant owes you.
Note: If you are filing the Form L2 Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant after giving the tenant a Notice to End your Tenancy, you must file the Form L2 no later than 30 days after the termination date set out in the Notice to End your Tenancy.
Section B: Steps you must take before filing the application
There are no steps you are required to take before applying to the LTB if you are applying:
- to end a tenancy because you believe the tenant has abandoned the rental unit,
- to end the tenancy because the tenant's employment as superintendent has ended, or
- for compensation for utility costs, damage to the rental unit or residential complex, expenses related to substantial interference, or misrepresentation of income, and you are not applying to end the tenancy.
If you are applying to end a tenancy and evict a tenant for any of the other reasons on Form L2, before you apply, you must give the tenant one or more of the following Notices to End your Tenancy:
- N5 Notice to End your Tenancy for Interfering with Others, Damage or Overcrowding,
- N6 Notice to End your Tenancy for Illegal Acts or Misrepresenting Income in a Rent-Geared-to-Income Rental Unit,
- N7 Notice to End your Tenancy for Causing Serious Problems in the Rental Unit or Residential Complex,
- N8 Notice to End your Tenancy at the End of the Term,
- N12 Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord, a Purchaser or a Family Member Requires the Rental Unit, and/or
- N13 Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord Wants to Demolish the Rental Unit, Repair it or Convert it to Another Use.
You must also complete a Certificate of Service showing how and when you gave the tenant the Notice to End your Tenancy and submit it to the LTB.
Read the instructions for the notice you gave to the tenant carefully to determine how many days' notice you must give the tenant and whether and how long you must wait to file this application. All Notices to End your Tenancy and the Certificate of Service are available from the LTB website at tribunalsontario.ca/ltb.
Section C: How to complete this application
Read these instructions before completing the application form. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is correct and complete. Follow the instructions carefully when you complete the application form.
It is important to follow the instructions below:
- Print clearly or type into each section.
- Do not fill in sections that do not apply to you.
- If the instructions tell you to check a box (for example, boxes marked “Yes” or “No”), check the box or circle completely.
Language Preference
The LTB offers services in both English and French. If you, your representative, or one of your witnesses would like to receive French Language Services, please select French.
Request for Accommodation
The LTB is committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect and in a manner that promotes independence. The LTB is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment in which all persons have equitable access to our services.
Accommodations are arrangements to allow everyone, regardless of their abilities, to participate fully in the LTB's process.
Complete the Accommodation Request form if you require accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code or for a procedural fairness need. Provide as much detail as you can about your request for accommodation for your upcoming hearing. Email your completed form to LTB@ontario.ca, or send the form by mail to the LTB. For a list of all LTB office addresses, visit our website.
For more information about accommodations, visit the Request an Accommodation webpage.
The LTB will not include a copy of this form when we give the other parties a copy of the application form.
Part 1: General Information
Address of the Rental Unit Covered by this Application
Enter the full address of the rental unit, including the unit, apartment, or suite number and the postal code. If the street name includes a direction (ex: Mayfield Road North), you should include it. However, if there is no street direction, you do not need to add one.
Example:
If the address is: #208 at 1120 Mayfield Road North, London, this is how you should complete Part 1 of the application:
| Part 1: General Information | ||
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| Address of the Rental Unit Covered by This Application | ||
| Street Number: | Street Name: | Unit/Apt./Suite: |
| 1120 | Mayfield Road North | 208 |
| Municipality (City, Town, etc.): | Province: | Postal Code: |
| London | ON | N6J 2M1 |
Landlord's Name and Address
In the Landlord's Name and Address section, fill in the landlord's name and address. If the landlord is a company, fill in the name of the company under "Company Name". Include the telephone number and e-mail address, if you have them.
If there is more than one landlord, fill in information about one of the landlords in this section of Part 3. Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the additional landlords on the Schedule of Parties Form.
Tenant Names and Address
In the Tenant Names and Address section, fill in the tenant's name. If two tenants live in the rental unit, fill in both their names. If more than two tenants live in the rental unit, fill in information about two tenants in this section of Part 3. Provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of any additional tenants on the Schedule of Parties Form.
Mailing Address
Fill in the tenant's mailing address only if it is different from the address of the rental unit. Provide the tenant's telephone number. Also provide the tenant's e-mail address if you know it.
Does the Tenant Still Live in the Rental Unit?
Check either the Yes or No box to answer whether or not the tenant is still living in the rental unit on the date you file this application. The tenant must still be in possession of the rental unit when you file this application, unless you are applying because you believe the tenant has abandoned the rental unit.
Part 2: Applying to end a tenancy
Check the appropriate box or boxes to indicate what you are applying for.
Reason 1: I gave the tenant one of the following Notices to End your Tenancy.
If you selected Reason 1, check the box(es) to indicate which Notice(s) to End your Tenancy you gave the tenant. Fill in the termination date set out in the Notice to End your Tenancy.
Reason 2: I believe the tenant abandoned the rental unit.
If you selected Reason 2, explain why you believe the tenant abandoned the rental unit. The tenant must also be in arrears of rent.
Reason 3: The tenant occupies a superintendent's unit and their employment as superintendent ended.
If you selected Reason 3, fill in the date when the tenant's employment as superintendent ended. Unless the landlord and the superintendent agree otherwise, the superintendent's tenancy ends on the day their employment ends. The superintendent has one week from that date to move out of the rental unit. You cannot charge the superintendent rent for that period. If the superintendent does not move out by the end of the seventh day, you can file this application.
Part 3: Applying to collect money the tenant owes you
You can apply to collect money the tenant owes you, whether or not you are also applying to end the tenancy and evict the tenant.
You can apply to collect money that you believe the tenant owes you for the following reason(s):
- compensation for each day the tenant remains in the rental unit after the termination date set out in the Notice to End your Tenancy,
- the bank charges and related administration charges for NSF cheques the tenant gave you,
- the utility costs that the tenants failed to pay,
- compensation for damage the tenant, their guest, or another occupant of the rental unit caused to the rental unit or to the residential complex,
- expenses you have incurred because the tenant, their guest, or another occupant of the rental unit substantially interfered with your reasonable enjoyment or lawful right, privilege or interest; and/or
- the additional amount the tenant would have been required to pay had the tenant not misrepresented their income or that of their family in a Rent- Geared-to-Income rental unit.
You cannot use this form apply to collect money the tenant owes you if the tenant has moved out of the rental unit. If the tenant moved out of the rental unit in the past year and you want to collect money you believe the (former) tenant owes you may file an Application to Collect Money a Former Tenant Owes (L10 Application).
Note:
- You can only apply for compensation for charges related to NSF cheques if you are also applying for compensation for each day the tenant remains in the rental unit after the termination date set out in the Notice to End your Tenancy.
- The most the LTB can order based on your claim is $50,000. If you believe the tenant owes you more than $50,000, and you want to collect the full amount, you should apply to court and not to the LTB. Once the LTB issues an order based on your application, you no longer have any claim to amounts greater than $50,000 from your tenant.
Check the appropriate box or boxes to indicate the reason(s) for which you believe the tenant owes you money.
Compensation
Check this box if you are applying after giving the tenant a Notice to End your Tenancy and you want the tenant to pay you compensation for each day they remain in the rental unit after the termination date.
NSF cheque related charges
Check this box if the tenant made a payment by cheque that was returned to you because of NSF, and the tenant(s) has not paid you back for the charges related to the NSF cheque.
If the tenant owes you for NSF charges, complete the table to show how you calculated the amount the tenant owes you. Fill in one row of the table for each NSF cheque the tenant gave you. Include the following information:
- the amount of the cheque,
- the date of the cheque,
- the date the bank charged you for the NSF cheque (under Date NSF Charge Incurred),
- the amount the bank charged you for the NSF cheque (under Bank Charge for NSF Cheque),
- the amount of your related administration charges (under Landlord's Administration Charge),
Note: A landlord's administration charge for NSF cheques can include your personal or corporate costs related to the handling of NSF rent cheques. For example, this charge may include the costs for additional accounting expenses or tenant notification in cases of NSF cheques. The maximum administration charge for an NSF cheque allowed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 is $20 per cheque.
- Calculate the amounts for each row in the Total Charge column by adding the amount for Bank Charge for NSF Cheque and the amount for Landlord's Administration Charge. Do not include the Cheque Amount.
- Calculate the amount for Total NSF Related Charges Owing by adding the amounts you filled in the Total Charge column.
Example: On January 1, 2026, the tenant Sophia Maxwell gave Bruce Campanolo, the landlord, a cheque for $1000 for January’s rent, but the cheque was returned NSF. As a result, the bank charged Bruce an NSF fee of $5; the fee appeared on his bank statement on January 14. Bruce also had costs related to handling the NSF cheque. After Sophia moved out of the rental unit, Bruce filed this application with the LTB.
Bruce filled out the table below to show how he calculated the amount for charges related to the NSF cheque:
| Cheque Amount $ |
Date of Cheque (dd/mm/yyyy) |
Date NSF Charge Incurred (dd/mm/yyyy) |
Bank Charge for NSF Cheque $ |
Landlord's Administration Charge $ |
Total Charge $ |
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| 1,000.00 | 01/01/2026 | 14/01/2026 | 5.00 | 20.00 | 25.00 |
| Total NSF Related Charges Owing: | $25.00 | ||||
Utilities
Check this box if you had expenses because the tenant did not pay utility costs that they were required to pay under the terms of the tenancy agreement. Utilities means heat, electricity and water. Fill in the total amount the tenant you believe the owes you.
Complete the table to show how you calculated the amount the tenant owes you. Fill in one row of the table for each utility bill. Include the following information:
- the name of the utility company,
- the date of the utility bill,
- the total amount of the utility bill,
- the period covered by the utility bill,
- the amount of the bill that has already been paid by the tenant (enter $0 if nothing has been paid),
- the amount of the utility bill still owing by the tenant.
If you need to provide more information about the utility costs that you are claiming, use the space after the table.
Provide copies of the utility bills to the tenant and the LTB before the hearing. See the Notice of Hearing or LTB Rule of Procedure 19 for the deadline to disclose evidence.
If the tenancy agreement requiring the tenants to pay the utility costs is in writing, also submit a copy to the tenant and the LTB before the hearing.
Example: The tenancy agreement required the tenant Sophia Maxwell to pay the landlord Bruce Campanolo 50% of the hydro charges for the rental unit. Sophia moved out of the rental unit on January 31, 2026. On March 10, 2026, Anytown Hydro Company issued a bill for the month of January in the amount of $300.00.
Bruce filled out the table below to show how he calculated the utility charges he is claiming:
| Date of Utility Bill (dd/mm/yyyy) | Period Covered by Utility Bill From: (dd/mm/yyyy) |
Period Covered by Utility Bill To: (dd/mm/yyyy) |
Total Bill Amount $ |
Amount Paid by Tenant $ |
Amount Owing by Tenant $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name of Utility Provider 1: | Any Town Hydro Company | ||||
| 10/03/2026 | 01/01/2026 | 31/01/2026 | 300.00 | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Name of Utility Provider 2: | |||||
| Name of Utility Provider 3: | |||||
| Total: | $150.00 | ||||
Damage
Check this box if the tenant, their guest or another occupant willfully or negligently caused undue damage to the rental property and you want the tenant to pay you the costs to repair or replace the damaged property. Normal wear and tear is not considered undue damage.
Fill in the total amount the tenant owes you. Explain in detail what damage occurred to the property and how you calculated the costs you are claiming to repair or replace the damaged property. Be specific; for example, include the cost for each repair, or the cost to replace each damaged item. If you have not yet done the repairs or made the replacements, you can include estimates of the repair or replacement costs.
Provide copies of your evidence about the damage and your repair and replacement costs to the tenant and the LTB before the hearing. See the Notice of Hearing or LTB Rule of Procedure 19 for the deadline to disclose evidence.
Expenses related to substantial interference
Check this box if you had expenses because the tenant or someone else visiting or living in the rental unit substantially interfered with your reasonable enjoyment or lawful right, privilege or interest. Fill in the total amount the tenant owes you.
Explain in detail how the tenant, guest or occupant substantially interfered with your reasonable enjoyment or lawful right, privilege or interest, and how each expense is related to that conduct.
Example: the tenant pulled the fire alarm for no reason and you must pay a charge to the fire department, or the tenant did not allow your pest control technician to enter the unit even though you provided proper notice and you had to pay the technician to return on a later date.
Do not select this reason if tenant caused damage to the rental unit or residential complex or did not pay utility bills. There are specific reasons that can be selected on this application for these issues.
Provide copies of your evidence to tenant and the LTB before the hearing. See the Notice of Hearing or LTB Rule of Procedure 19 for the deadline to disclose evidence.
Misrepresentation of income
Check this box if the tenant lives in a rent-geared-to-income rental unit and has misrepresented their income or that of family members living in the rental unit. Fill in the amount the tenant must pay you, and explain how you calculated this amount in detail. This amount must be based on the difference between the amount of rent the tenant paid and the amount the tenant should have paid based on their actual income.
Information about the Tenant's Rent and Rent Deposit
If you are applying to collect money the tenant owes you, the LTB will subtract any rent deposit and interest you owe the tenant from the amount the tenant owes you. If you did not collect a rent deposit, leave these boxes blank.
If you collected a rent deposit from the tenant:
- first, fill in the current rent that you charge your tenant
- next, fill in the amount of rent that you are currently holding as a rent deposit,
- next, fill in the date you collected the rent deposit,
- finally, if you have paid the tenant interest on the rent deposit, fill in the start date and end date of the last period for which you paid the tenant interest on the rent deposit.
Example: When Sophia Maxwell moved in on January 1, 2026, Bruce Campanolo collected a $1000 rent deposit for the last month's rent. On January 1, 2026, he paid interest on the deposit for the period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The current rent charged is still $1000 per month. Stan has not paid any interest for 2027 yet. Bruce would complete this part of the form as follows:
Information about the tenant's rent and rent deposit
Provide the following information to help the LTB determine the amount of money the tenant may owe you.
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Part 4: Signature
If you are the landlord, check the box marked "Landlord". Then, sign the application form and fill in the date.
If you are the landlord's representative, check the box marked "Representative". Then, sign the application form and fill in the date.
Schedule A – Additional Information: Ending a tenancy for demolition, repairs or conversion to another use
Complete this form only if you are applying to end a tenancy and evict a tenant based on a reason in Form N13: Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord Wants to Demolish the Rental Unit, Repair it or Convert it to Another Use.
Part A: Permits
If you intend to demolish a rental unit, convert a rental unit to a non-residential use, or do repairs or renovations extensive enough to require the rental unit to be vacant, you will likely be required to obtain a building permit or some other form of authority (normally from the municipality) before doing the work.
Where the notice is for extensive repairs or renovations, some municipalities require the landlord to also obtain a license. You are responsible for complying with these requirements and should check the municipal by-laws that apply to the rental unit.
The LTB will not issue an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the tenant unless you have obtained all necessary permits or other authorizations that are required. If it is not possible to obtain the permits or other authorizations until the unit is vacant, the LTB will not issue an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the tenant unless you can show that you have taken all reasonable steps to obtain the permits or authorizations.
Check either the Yes or No box to answer whether you have obtained the necessary permits or other authority to do the work.
If you answered Yes, provide copies of the permits to the tenant and the LTB before the hearing. See the Notice of Hearing or LTB Rule of Procedure 19 for the deadline to disclose evidence.
If you answered No, you must obtain the necessary permits or have taken all reasonable steps to obtain the permits by the date of the hearing. If you obtain the permits by the date of the hearing, provide copies to the tenant and the LTB.
Part B: Compensation
In most cases, you must pay the tenant compensation or offer the tenant another rental unit acceptable to the tenant. The compensation must be paid by the termination date on the N13 Notice.
Important: The LTB will not issue an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the tenant if you haven't either paid the tenant the required compensation or offered the tenant another acceptable rental unit.
| Reason you are applying to end the tenancy | Requirements for compensating the tenant |
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| Because you intend to demolish or convert the rental unit or complex - 5 or more residential units | You must:
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| Because you intend to demolish or convert the rental unit or complex – Fewer than 5 residential units | You must:
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| Because you intend to repair or renovate the rental unit - 5 or more residential units and The tenant has told you that they do not plan on moving back in once the repairs or renovation are done. |
You must:
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| Because you intend to repair or renovate the rental unit - Fewer than 5 residential units and The tenant has told you that they do not plan on moving back in once the repairs or renovation are done. |
You must:
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| Because you intend to repair or renovate the rental unit - 5 or more residential units and The tenant has told you that they plan on moving back in once the repairs or renovation are done. |
You must pay the tenant:
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| Because you intend to repair or renovate the rental unit - Fewer than 5 residential units and The tenant has told you that they plan on moving back in once the repairs or renovation are done. |
You must pay the tenant:
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| Because you intend to repair or renovate the rental unit - 5 or more residential units and The tenant has told you that they plan on moving back in once the repairs or renovation are done. |
You must pay the tenant:
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| Because you intend to repair or renovate the rental unit - Fewer than 5 residential units and The tenant has told you that they plan on moving back in once the repairs or renovation are done. |
You must pay the tenant:
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Exceptions:
- If you are applying to end the tenancy because you intend to demolish, convert, repair or renovate a site on which a tenant-owned mobile home or land lease community home is located, you must give the tenant either an amount equal to one year's rent, or $3,000, whichever is less.
- You do not have to pay any compensation to the tenant if are demolishing, or repairing the rental unit because you were ordered to do so under a municipal property standards by-law, or another authority,
- The requirement to pay compensation does not apply to most social housing rental units.
Note: If the tenant lives in a care home, you must make reasonable efforts to find alternative accommodation for the tenant that meets their care needs. If you have made reasonable efforts but have not found appropriate accommodation, or if the tenant does not accept the accommodation you found, you will have to pay the tenant compensation as set out above.
You must indicate on the form whether you:
- paid the tenant the compensation, including the amount paid and the date it was paid,
- offered the tenant another rental unit and the tenant has accepted it; or
- will be paying the tenant compensation and the amount that will be paid.
Part C: Previous N12 or N13 Notices
If you gave any other N12 or N13 notices in the past two years you must provide the requested information for each notice. You must provide this information whether the N12 or the N13 Notice was for this rental unit or another rental unit for which you are the landlord. For each notice you must provide:
- the date you gave the notice,
- the address of the rental unit,
- if you gave a N12 Notice– the identity of the intended occupant
- if you gave a N13 Notice– the activity you intended to carry out (demolition/repair/conversion)
- if you filed an application based on the notice, the LTB file number.
Check the box located after the chart if you have not given any other N12 or N13 Notices in the past two years for this rental unit or any other rental unit.
Your application may be dismissed if you do provide this information. It is also an offence to provide false or misleading information to the LTB.
Part D: Tenant's Right of First Refusal
A tenant who receives a N13 Notice for the purpose of repairs or renovations has a right of first refusal. This means that when the repairs or renovations are completed, the tenant may reoccupy the rental unit. The rent cannot be more than what the landlord could have lawfully charged if there had been no interruption in the tenancy.
Before vacating the rental unit, the tenant must let the landlord know in writing that they want to reoccupy the rental unit when the repairs or renovations are completed, and must inform the landlord of any change in their address.
If on or after September 21, 2026, the tenant gives the landlord a notice that they want to reoccupy the unit, the landlord must immediately:
- notify the tenant in writing of the estimated date by which the rental unit is expected to be ready for occupancy following the repairs or renovations,
- notify the tenant in writing of any changes to the estimated date of occupancy, and
- notify the tenant in writing once the rental unit is ready for occupancy.
The landlord must give the tenant at least 60 days to reoccupy the rental unit after it is ready for occupancy.
Schedule B – Additional Information – Ending a tenancy for landlord's or purchaser's own use
Complete this form only if you are applying to end a tenancy and evict a tenant based on a reason in Form N12: Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord, a Purchaser or a Family Member Requires the Rental Unit. The reasons in the N12 are:
- the landlord, landlord's immediate family or a person providing care services to the landlord or family member requires the rental unit for residential occupation, or
- the landlord has entered into an agreement of purchase and sale of the rental unit and the purchaser, the purchaser's immediate family or a person providing care services to the purchaser or family member requires possession of the rental unit for residential occupation.
Immediate family members of a landlord or purchaser are: a spouse, their parents or their children.
Part A: Compensation
For Reason 1 (Landlord’s Own Use) you must:
- pay the tenant compensation in an amount equal to one months' rent by the termination date on the N12 Notice, or
- offer the tenant another rental unit that is acceptable to the tenant.
You do not need to pay compensation or offer you another rental unit if:
- the notice of termination is for Landlord’s own use (Reason 1), and
- the termination date in this notice is at least 120 days after the landlord gives you this notice.
You must indicate on the form whether you:
- paid the tenant the compensation, including the amount paid and the date it was paid,
- offered the tenant another rental unit and the tenant has accepted it; or
- will be paying the tenant compensation and the amount that will be paid.
For Reason 2 (Purchaser’s Own Use) you must:
- pay the tenant compensation in an amount equal to one months' rent by the termination date on the N12 Notice, or
- offer the tenant another rental unit that is acceptable to the tenant.
Important: The LTB will not issue an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the tenant if you haven't either paid the tenant the required compensation or offered the tenant another acceptable rental unit.
Part B: Declaration
You must also submit to the LTB a declaration signed by the person identified on the N12 Notice who wants to move into the unit. The declaration must be submitted with this application.
For Reason 1 (Landlord’s Own Use) the person must declare that they, in good faith, require the rental unit for their own personal use, for a period of at least one year.
For Reason 2 (Purchaser’s Own Use) the person must declare that they, in good faith, require the rental unit for their own personal use.
The LTB will not accept your application without the declaration. Instead of a declaration you may file a sworn affidavit.
If you have identified additional intended occupant(s) as part of the N12 Notice, they may also complete their own affidavit or declaration.
Part C: Previous N12 or N13 Notices
If you gave any other N12s or N13 Notices in the past two years you must provide the requested information for each notice. You must provide this information whether the N12 or N13 Notice was for this rental unit or another rental unit for which you are the landlord. For each notice you must provide:
- the date you gave the notice,
- the address of the rental unit,
- if you gave a N12 Notice – the identity of the intended occupant
- if you gave a N13 Notice– the activity you intended to carry out (demolition/repair/conversion)
- if you filed an application based on the notice, the LTB file number.
Check the box located after the chart if you have not given any other N12 or N13 Notices in the past two years for this rental unit or any other rental unit.
Your application will be dismissed if you do not provide complete and accurate information. It is an offence to provide false or misleading information to the LTB.
Payment Information Form
Complete this form to provide the LTB with the information required to process your application. Your application will not be accepted if you do not pay the application fee at the time you file the application. If you owe money to the LTB as a result of failing to pay a fee or any fine or costs set out in an order, your application may be refused or discontinued.
You may request a fee waiver if you meet the financial eligibility requirements set out by the LTB. You will need to complete the Fee Waiver Form which is available from the LTB website at tribunalsontario.ca/ltb. For more information about fee waivers and the eligibility criteria, go to the fee waiver rules and practice direction on the Laws, rules and decisions page of LTB website.
Payment Method
Check the appropriate box to show whether you are paying by money order, certified cheque, or credit card (Visa or Mastercard).
If you are filing by mail or courier, you can pay by credit card by completing the Credit Card Payment Form and submitting it with your application. You cannot pay by cash or debit card if you are filing your application by mail or courier.
You can also complete and pay for your application online using the Tribunals Ontario Portal. Do not upload credit card information on documents if you are using the Tribunals Ontario Portal.
Your application will not be accepted if you do not pay the application fee at the time you file the application. If you owe money to the LTB as a result of failing to pay a fee or any fine or costs set out in an order, your application may be refused or discontinued.
You may request a fee waiver if you meet the financial eligibility requirements set out by the LTB. You will need to complete the Fee Waiver Request Form. For more information about fee waivers and the eligibility criteria, see our Practice Direction on Fee Waiver.
Section D: What to include when you file your application
To file this application, you must include the following:
- The completed L2 application form,
- The application fee. For a list of the LTB's fees visit the Forms, filing and fees webpage.
If you are applying based on a Notice to End your Tenancy you gave the tenant, you must also include:
- A copy of the Notice to End your Tenancy you gave to the tenant
- A copy of the Certificate of Service showing how and when you gave the tenant the Notice to End your Tenancy, and
- The documents below that are specific to your reason for filing the application:
N5 Notice to End your Tenancy for Interfering with Others, Damage or Overcrowding:
- If this is the second N5 notice you have given the tenant within the last six months, you must also attach:
- A copy of the previous notice you gave the tenant, and
- A copy of the Certificate of Service showing how and when you gave the tenant the previous Form N5 notice.
N6 Notice to End your Tenancy for Illegal Acts or Misrepresenting Income in a Rent-Geared-to-Income Rental Unit:
- If this is the second notice of termination you have given the tenant within the last six months, and the first notice of termination was a Form N5 notice which the tenant voided by correcting the problem, you must also attach:
- A copy of the Form N5 notice that you gave the tenant, and
- A copy of the Certificate of Service showing how and when you gave the tenant the Form N5 notice.
N12 Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord, a Purchaser or a Family Member Requires the Rental Unit:
- A copy of the completed Schedule B – Additional Information Ending a Tenancy for Landlord's Own Use form located at the end of the Form L2 application
- A declaration or affidavit signed by the person who wants to move in. In the declaration or affidavit, the person who intends to move in must say that he or she, in good faith, requires the rental unit for his or her own use. The declaration and affidavit forms are available from the LTB website at tribunalsontario.ca/ltb.
N13 Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord Wants to Demolish the Rental Unit, Repair it or Convert it to Another Use:
- A copy of the completed Schedule A – Additional Information Ending a Tenancy for Demolition, Repairs or Conversion to Another Use form located at the end of the Form L2 application.
Your application will be refused if any of the required items listed above are missing.
Section E: How to file your application
You can file your application in one of the following ways:
- Tribunals Ontario Portal
Complete and pay your L2 Application online using LTB the Tribunals Ontario Portal.
If you use the Tribunals Ontario Portal, you must pay by credit card or debit card through the portal and don't need to complete a separate credit card payment form.
Accepted payment methods include Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard and Debit Mastercard.
- By Mail or Courier
Mail or courier your L2 Application to the nearest LTB office. To find a list of LTB office locations, visit the LTB website. You can also call the LTB at 416-645-8080 or 1-888-332-3234 (toll-free).
If you mail or courier your application, you can pay the application fee by certified cheque, money order, Visa or MasterCard. Certified cheques and money orders must be made payable to the Minister of Finance. If you are filing by mail or courier and paying by Visa or Mastercard, you must complete the Credit Card Payment Form and submit it with your application.
- Service Ontario
Some ServiceOntario Centres accept all LTB applications in-person. If you are filing at a ServiceOntario Centre, you must complete the PDF application and pay the filing fee by Credit or debit card (backed by Visa or Mastercard) using the Credit Card Payment Form, by including a Certified Cheque or Money Order (payable to the Minister of Finance), or by cash.
Please visit ServiceOntario Centres for a list of locations that accept applications and documents on behalf of the LTB.
Due to Payment Card Industry (PCI) security compliance requirements, the LTB cannot accept credit card payment via fax. Applications with credit card information will be automatically deleted and not processed. Please contact the LTB at 1-888-332-3234 for information on how to submit payment information.
Section F: What to do if you have any questions
You can visit the LTB website at: tribunalsontario.ca/ltb/.
You can call the LTB at 416-645-8080 from within the Toronto calling area, or toll-free at 1-888-332-3234 from outside Toronto, and speak to one of our Contact Centre Representatives.
Contact Centre Representatives are available Monday to Friday, except holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They can provide you with information about the Residential Tenancies Act and the LTB's processes; they cannot provide you with legal advice. You can also access our automated information menu at the same numbers listed above 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.