How Do I File a Landlord Application at the Landlord and Tenant Board in Ontario?
You generally start by choosing the right notice and application for your problem, then file with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) and prepare for a hearing. For unpaid rent, the N4 termination date must be no earlier than the 7th day after the notice is given for notices given on or after September 21, 2026, and the earlier 14-day period applies to notices given before that date. The notice must state the rent owed.
L1 applications can be completed and filed through the Tribunals Ontario Portal. An L1 costs $201, or $186 through the Portal, and fees are non-refundable. The LTB serves only the application and the notice of hearing, and any other documents it orders you to serve must be served under strict rules. The L1, N12 and several other forms were replaced on September 21, 2026, and previous versions will not be accepted as of November 30, 2026.
Evidence must generally be disclosed at least 7 business days before the hearing. A notice alone does not end a tenancy: a landlord cannot remove the tenant or change the locks, and only the Sheriff can enforce an eviction order. Other problems need different forms, so confirm yours before filing.
Key takeaways
- For unpaid rent, an N4 notice given on or after September 21, 2026 must have a termination date no earlier than the 7th day after it is given, while the 14-day period applies to earlier notices.
- L1, L2, L3, L9 and L10 applications can be filed through the Tribunals Ontario Portal and cost $201, or $186 through the Portal.
- The LTB serves only the application and the notice of hearing, and any other documents it orders you to serve must be served under strict rules.
- A landlord cannot remove the tenant or change the locks, and only the Sheriff can enforce an eviction order.