Ontario Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this province.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
14 days (monthly/weekly); 7 days (daily)
Lease Violation
20 days (N5; 7 days if repeated); 10 days (N6/N7)
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file an L1 or L2 application with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) after the notice period expires.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant may dispute the notice and request a hearing before the LTB.
Hearing timeline
Non-payment applications: approximately 3 months; other applications: 5–7 months (2024 data).
Lockout / physical eviction
Only the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) may enforce an LTB eviction order; self-help is prohibited.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
14 days (monthly/weekly); 7 days (daily)
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
20 days (N5; 7 days if repeated); 10 days (N6/N7)
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file an L1 or L2 application with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) after the notice period expires.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant may dispute the notice and request a hearing before the LTB.
Hearing Timeline
Non-payment applications: approximately 3 months; other applications: 5–7 months (2024 data).
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) may enforce an LTB eviction order; self-help is prohibited.
Legal Citations
- Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, SO 2006, c 17
- Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)