An N5 is served when a tenant (or their guest) substantially interferes with others, causes wilful or negligent damage, or there are too many people in the unit. The first N5 is voidable — the tenant gets 7 days to fix it.
Notice period: 7 days to void · 20-day term · Official form below
Official Form N5
Tribunals Ontario · LTB
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When it applies
The tenant or a guest substantially interferes with another tenant's or the landlord's reasonable enjoyment (noise, harassment, etc.).
Wilful or negligent damage to the rental unit or property — beyond ordinary wear and tear.
The number of people in the unit exceeds health, safety or housing standards.
It sets a 20-day termination date but gives the tenant 7 days to correct the behaviour or pay for the damage — doing so voids the notice.
A second N5 within 6 months is NOT voidable — it ends the tenancy on 14 days' notice.
If the tenant doesn't void the first N5 (or you serve a valid second), apply to the LTB on Form L2.
Bring your evidence — dates, photos, witness statements, repair costs.
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On a first N5, the tenant can stop the behaviour or repair/pay for the damage within 7 days. If they do, the notice is voided and the tenancy continues.
A first N5 is voidable (7 days to fix). If the tenant does it again within 6 months, a second N5 can be served that is NOT voidable and ends the tenancy on 14 days' notice.
Specific details: dates, times, what happened, photos of damage, repair invoices, and statements from affected neighbours. Vague complaints get dismissed.
Our automated tools cover the N4 and N1. For the N5 you can download the official form here, ask Ask Ezy how the void period and L2 work, and search LTB orders for similar cases.
General information for Ontario, not legal advice. Notice periods, compensation and the rules around the N5 change and are fact-specific — confirm the current requirements with the LTB or a licensed Ontario paralegal before serving a notice.
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