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LTB · Non-payment of rent

N4 → L1

High-level path from a notice for unpaid rent through an L1 application and hearing. Useful whether you are advancing the application or responding to one.

Notice periods. For many monthly tenancies the N4 period has often been 14 days. Bill 60 changes may affect periods — always use the period on the current N4 and LTB materials before you act.
  1. 1

    Confirm arrears

    Residential tenancy · unpaid rent by period

  2. 2

    Prepare N4

    Notice to End Tenancy — Non-payment of Rent

  3. 3

    Serve N4

    Valid service of the notice

    Certificate of Service (COS)

  4. 4

    Notice period

    Period stated on the N4 must run

    Often 14 days for monthly tenancies — confirm on the current form. Bill 60 may change periods; verify before filing.

After the notice period

Path ends

Paid in full (voided)

If the tenant pays as the N4 requires, the notice path may end

Continue

Still unpaid

Arrears remain after the notice period

  1. 6

    File L1

    Application to evict for non-payment (and collect arrears)

    Schedule of arrears with the application

  2. 7

    Notice of Hearing

    LTB issues hearing details

  3. 8

    Hearing package

    N4 · COS · tenancy agreement · rent ledger · L1 filing

  4. 9

    Arrears update (if needed)

    If rent owing changes after filing, update the Board file

    L1/L9 information update — portal upload

  5. 10

    Hearing

    Proceeding before the Board

    May be adjourned

  6. 11

    Order

    Payment and/or termination terms as ordered

    If eviction is ordered and the unit is not vacated — Sheriff map

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Common file items

  • ·N4 and Certificate of Service
  • ·Tenancy agreement
  • ·Rent ledger / payment history
  • ·L1 application and schedule of arrears
  • ·L1/L9 information update — if arrears change after filing

After an eviction order. If the unit is not vacated, vacant possession is enforced through the Court Enforcement Office. Open Sheriff map →

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Reference only — not legal advice. Forms, periods, and procedures change. Confirm current requirements with the relevant authority (LTB / Tribunals Ontario, Ontario Courts, Global Affairs Canada / competent authority for Apostille) before you act. This material does not create a client relationship with Bai Legal Services.