Serving an N4 (non-payment of rent)
The notice you use when a tenant hasn't paid the rent that's due.
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.
When to use it
Use an N4 – Notice to End your Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent the day after rent is late. It tells the tenant how much is owed and gives them a chance to pay and stay.
How it works
- Serve the N4 with the correct amount owing and a termination date (the form sets the minimum number of days).
- If the tenant pays the full amount owing by the termination date, the notice is void and the tenancy continues.
- If they don't pay or move out, you can apply to the LTB (form L1) for an order.
Watch the details
Errors on an N4 (wrong amount, wrong date, wrong service method) are the most common reason cases get dismissed. Double-check the figures and keep proof of how and when you served it.