Legal Insights &amp; Resources

Ontario Landlords: What To Do When Rent Isn't Paid (N4, L1, Eviction Rules)

Jan 11

Step-by-step guide for Ontario landlords on handling rent arrears: when to serve an N4, when to file an L1, and what to avoid under Ontario's RTA.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to the N5 Notice for Disturbances, Damage, and Overcrowding (2025 Update)

Comprehensive guide for Ontario landlords on when to use an N5 Notice, the 7-day correction period, proper service, and how to pursue eviction through the LTB.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to the N6 Notice for Illegal Acts or Misrepresentation (2025 Update)

Essential guide for Ontario landlords on when to use an N6 Notice for illegal activities or misrepresentation, terminationـperiods, evidence requirements, and LTB hearing procedures.

Ontario Landlords: How the N7 Notice Works for Safety Risks and Overcrowding (2025 Update)

Complete guide for Ontario landlords on using the N7 Notice for serious safety concerns, overcrowding, and situations that cannot be remedied through correction periods.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to the N8 Notice for Persistent Late Rent (2025 Update)

Essential guide for Ontario landlords on using the N8 Notice when tenants repeatedly pay rent late, including documentation requirements, timelines, and LTB procedures.

Ontario Landlords: How to Properly Serve LTB Notices (2025 Guide to Legal Service Requirements)

Complete guide for Ontario landlords on legally serving LTB notices under Section 191 of the RTA, including accepted methods, common mistakes, and documentation requirements.

Ontario Landlords: How to Prepare an L1 Application for Non-Payment of Rent (2025 Guide)

Comprehensive guide for Ontario landlords on preparing and filing an L1 Application to evict tenants for non-payment of rent, including calculation requirements, evidence, and common mistakes.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to the L2 Application for Ending a Tenancy (2025 Update)

Comprehensive guide for Ontario landlords on filing L2 Applications for ending tenancies, covering all notice types (N5–N13), evidence requirements, hearing procedures, and common mistakes to avoid.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to the L3 Application for Landlord's Own Use (2025 Update)

Complete guide for Ontario landlords on filing an L3 Application for landlord's own use, covering N12 requirements, good faith criteria, compensation rules, and LTB hearing procedures.

Ontario Landlords: Understanding the L4A Application for Ex Parte Eviction Orders (2025 Update)

Comprehensive guide for Ontario landlords on filing an L4A Application for ex parte orders when tenants breach consent orders or mediated agreements, including strict documentation requirements and proper procedures.

Ontario Landlords: Understanding the L4B Application After an Ex Parte Set-Aside (2025 Update)

Complete guide for Ontario landlords on filing an L4B Application after a tenant successfully sets aside an ex parte order, including required documentation, hearing procedures, and common mistakes to avoid.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to the L6 Application for Collecting Rent Owed by a Current Tenant (2025 Update)

Comprehensive guide for Ontario landlords on filing an L6 Application to collect money owed by a current tenant without seeking eviction, including what can be recovered, evidence requirements, and common mistakes.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to the L7 Application for Transferring a Tenant to Another Rental Unit (2025 Update)

Complete guide for Ontario landlords on filing an L7 Application to transfer a tenant to a different unit in the same residential complex, including requirements, evidence, and hearing procedures.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to the L8 Application for Ending a Tenancy After a Tenant Breaches an Order or Agreement (2025 Update)

Comprehensive guide for Ontario landlords on filing an L8 Application when tenants breach LTB orders, consent orders, or mediated agreements, including evidence requirements and hearing procedures.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to the L9 Application for Collecting Rent Only (2025 Update)

Comprehensive guide for Ontario landlords on filing an L9 Application to collect unpaid rent without seeking eviction, including what can be recovered, evidence requirements, and enforcement options.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to the A1 Application for Sublet and Assignment Issues (2025 Update)

Comprehensive guide for both landlords and tenants on filing an A1 Application to resolve disputes about subletting or assigning rental units, including proper procedures and LTB hearing considerations.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to the A2 Application for Additional Rent and Charges (2025 Update)

Comprehensive guide for Ontario landlords and tenants on filing an A2 Application to resolve disputes about additional rent, service charges, and illegal fees under the RTA.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to the A4 Application for Amending an LTB Application or Notice (2025 Update)

Complete guide for Ontario landlords and tenants on filing an A4 Application to correct, modify, or update information on applications or notices already filed with the LTB.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to Section 72 Affidavits of Service (2025 Update)

Essential guide for Ontario landlords on properly completing Section 72 Affidavits to prove legal service of LTB notices and applications, including commissioning requirements and common mistakes.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to Certificates of Service for LTB Documents (2025 Update)

Comprehensive guide for Ontario landlords on completing Certificates of Service to prove proper delivery of LTB applications and notices under Section 191 of the RTA.

Ontario Landlords: Understanding the L1/L9 Information Update Sheet (2025 Guide)

Essential guide for Ontario landlords on completing the L1/L9 Information Update Sheet with accurate rent calculations, arrears breakdowns, and tenancy details required by the LTB.

Ontario Landlords: Understanding Motions to Void an Order at the LTB (2025 Update)

Comprehensive guide for Ontario landlords and tenants on filing motions to void LTB eviction orders, including when they can be filed, required evidence, and LTB procedures.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to Requesting a Summons for an LTB Hearing (2025 Update)

Essential guide for Ontario landlords on requesting summons to compel witnesses to attend LTB hearings and bring documents, including proper procedures, attendance money, and common mistakes.

Ontario Landlords: What Professional File Set-Up Includes for LTB Matters (2025 Guide)

Comprehensive guide on what professional LTB file setup includes: reviewing tenancy documents, verifying rent calculations, drafting notices and applications, organizing evidence, and preparing for hearings.

Ontario Landlords: A Complete Guide to Disclosure Preparation for LTB Hearings (2025 Update)

Essential guide for Ontario landlords on preparing disclosure for LTB hearings, including what evidence to include, organization best practices, deadlines, and common mistakes to avoid.

Ontario Landlords: How to File L1 and L2 Applications with the LTB (2025 Guide)

Comprehensive guide for Ontario landlords on filing L1 and L2 applications with the Landlord and Tenant Board, including required documents, filing methods, and common mistakes to avoid.

How to File an L1 or L2 Application at the Landlord and Tenant Board (Complete Walkthrough)

Jan 6

Step-by-step guide for Ontario landlords on filing L1 applications for non-payment of rent and L2 applications for other eviction grounds. Learn proper notice requirements, online filing procedures, evidence preparation, and common mistakes to avoid when submitting applications to the LTB.

General Legal Support & Process

Illegal Evictions in Ontario: What Counts and How to Fight Back

Dec 5

Comprehensive guide on illegal evictions in Ontario under the RTA. Learn what qualifies as an unlawful eviction, how tenants can respond with T2 applications, and the consequences landlords face for illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, and bad-faith notices.

10 Ways an Ontario Paralegal Can Protect You (2025 Guide)

Nov 17

Discover how licensed Ontario paralegals help individuals and businesses navigate Small Claims Court, the LTB, and provincial tribunals—avoiding costly mistakes and protecting legal rights.

Small Claims Court

Why George Brown Professional Corporation Is Ontario's Premier Paralegal Firm for Small Claims Court (2025 Guide)

Nov 17

Discover why GBPC stands out as one of Ontario's most effective paralegal firms for Small Claims Court matters up to $50,000—from strategic case assessment to full enforcement services.

Ontario Rent Increases 2025: What Landlords and Tenants Must Know About the Guidelines

Nov 19

Comprehensive guide to Ontario's 2025 rent increase guideline, covering who it applies to, notice requirements, Above Guideline Increases (AGIs), tenant rights, and common mistakes to avoid.

Can a Landlord Enter a Rental Unit in Ontario? Entry Rules Explained (2025)

Nov 20

Complete guide to Ontario landlord entry rules under the RTA, covering 24-hour notice requirements, emergency entry, permitted reasons, tenant rights, and common mistakes to avoid.

How to Give 60 Days' Notice in Ontario (Tenant Move-Out Rules for 2025)

Nov 21

Complete guide for tenants in Ontario on how to properly give 60 days' notice using Form N9, when notice takes effect, responsibilities during the notice period, and common mistakes to avoid.

Small Claims Court

How to Sue for Unpaid Invoices in Ontario Small Claims Court (2025 Guide)

Nov 24

Step-by-step guide on suing for unpaid invoices in Ontario Small Claims Court: evidence requirements, forms, filing process, and enforcement options.

How to Legally Respond to an N4 Notice in Ontario (2025 Guide)

Dec 2

Received an N4 notice for non-payment of rent? Learn your legal options, response timelines, and how to protect your tenancy under Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act.