N4Notice to End a Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent
To notify tenant they must pay rent arrears or vacate
- Notice period
- 7 days
- RTA section
- s.59
- Cost
- Official form is free
How this form works
When to use it
When tenant has not paid rent that is due
How the termination date works
Termination date = Service date + Buffer days + notice period. For N4s served before 2026-09-21: 14 days for monthly/yearly tenancies (RTA s.59; 7 days for daily/weekly). For N4s served on/after 2026-09-21: 7 days for ALL tenancy types (Bill 60 Sched. 12 s. 4, OIC 618/2026).
When it becomes void
Notice becomes void if tenant pays ALL arrears + any additional rent due BEFORE landlord files L1
The mistakes that get it dismissed
Including utilities, late fees, or other charges
N4 may be invalid; LTB may dismiss application
Wrong calculation of arrears amount
If amount is higher than actual arrears, N4 is invalid
Not listing all tenants on the lease
N4 may be defective
Failing to recalculate the arrears after a partial payment
A partial payment does not automatically void the N4, but every later balance and filing document must reflect the payment. Full payment of all arrears and newly due rent before L1 filing voids the N4.
After you serve it
- 1
If the tenant fully pays all arrears and any newly due rent before L1 filing, the N4 is void. A partial payment only changes the balance and requires recalculation.
- 2
File L1 application after termination date
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This page is informational and is not legal advice. Check the current official form and instructions before serving or filing, and consult a licensed professional when the facts are uncertain.