Ending a tenancy the right way
A safe, step-by-step path from notice to (if needed) an LTB order.
General information, not legal advice. Ontario rules and timelines change — always confirm the current forms and requirements with the Landlord and Tenant Board or a licensed paralegal before acting.
The safe path
- Identify the correct notice for your situation (see the overview).
- Serve it correctly and keep proof of service.
- Give the tenant the chance to comply where the notice allows it.
- If they don't, apply to the LTB with the matching application and attend the hearing.
- If the LTB orders eviction and the tenant still doesn't leave, only the Sheriff enforces it.
Never do this
Don't change the locks, remove belongings, or shut off utilities to force a tenant out — these are illegal in Ontario and can result in serious penalties. The LTB is the only legal route.