How much notice do I need to give?

14 days for monthly or annual tenancies, 7 days for daily or weekly tenancies. The termination date must be the last day of a rental period.

Can my tenant void the N4?

Yes, by paying all arrears plus any new rent owing before the termination date on the notice.

What if my tenant pays partial rent?

Partial payment does not void the N4. The tenant must pay the full amount owing to void the notice.

Do I need to file with the LTB right away?

You can file the L1 application as early as the day after the termination date on the N4.

What if I made a mistake on the N4?

Serve a corrected N4 with a new termination date. The LTB may dismiss cases based on defective notices.

How much notice do I need to give?

14 days for monthly or annual tenancies, 7 days for daily or weekly tenancies. The termination date must be the last day of a rental period.

Can my tenant void the N4?

Yes, by paying all arrears plus any new rent owing before the termination date on the notice.

What if my tenant pays partial rent?

Partial payment does not void the N4. The tenant must pay the full amount owing to void the notice.

Do I need to file with the LTB right away?

You can file the L1 application as early as the day after the termination date on the N4.

What if I made a mistake on the N4?

Serve a corrected N4 with a new termination date. The LTB may dismiss cases based on defective notices.

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Common Mistakes That Get Forms Dismissed

❌Wrong termination date — must be exactly 14 days after service for monthly tenants
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Who needs this form?

Landlords whose tenant has not paid rent

When to use it

As soon as rent is overdue. Do not wait — every day of delay extends your timeline.

What happens next

The tenant has 14 days (monthly/annual tenancy) to pay all rent owed or move out. If they don't, you can file an L1 application with the LTB.

What to Gather Before You File

Collect these documents before starting your N4. Having everything ready makes the process faster and strengthens your case at the hearing.

Signed lease agreementRent payment records (last 6 months)Bank statements showing missed paymentsAny written payment arrangements

Need help organizing your evidence? Read our after-filing guide for tips on preparing for your LTB hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Ontario's most affordable LTB form preparation — starting at $9

Landlord FormNotice periods: 14 days (monthly/annual) · 7 days (daily/weekly)~5 min to complete

Your Tenant Hasn't Paid. Here's the Form.

The N4 is your first legal step. Serve it correctly or the LTB will dismiss your L1.

Serve this notice when a tenant has not paid rent. This is the first step before filing an L1.

No subscription. One-time payment. Instant PDF download.

Compare Your Options

Licensed Paralegal

$500 – $2,000

Appointments needed

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6–8 week waitlist

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BEST VALUE

60% of DIY N4 filings get dismissed due to incorrect dates, wrong amounts, or missing service proof.

Common Mistakes That Get Forms Dismissed

❌Wrong termination date — must be exactly 14 days after service for monthly tenants
❌Incorrect rent amount — must match the lease exactly
❌Serving by the wrong method — method affects when the notice is deemed received
❌Not completing a Certificate of Service after serving

Every day you wait extends your timeline. The LTB backlog means delays compound.

340+ landlords filed this form this month

One-time payment · Instant download · No subscription

Who needs this form?

Landlords whose tenant has not paid rent

When to use it

As soon as rent is overdue. Do not wait — every day of delay extends your timeline.

What happens next

The tenant has 14 days (monthly/annual tenancy) to pay all rent owed or move out. If they don't, you can file an L1 application with the LTB.

What to Gather Before You File

Collect these documents before starting your N4. Having everything ready makes the process faster and strengthens your case at the hearing.

Signed lease agreementRent payment records (last 6 months)Bank statements showing missed paymentsAny written payment arrangements

Need help organizing your evidence? Read our after-filing guide for tips on preparing for your LTB hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related forms you may need

Application to Evict a Tenant for Non-payment of Rent and to Collect Rent the Tenant Owes

COS

Certificate of Service

Ready to prepare your N4?

LTB Ready guides you through every field with plain-English questions and automatic calculations. No legal knowledge required.

One-time payment · Instant download · No subscription