The N11 Notice: Your Guide to Breaking Up with Your Tenant
- Angel-Marie Reiner
- Oct 11, 2024
- 3 min read
So, you’ve reached a point in your landlord-tenant relationship where it feels like it’s time to breakup. Whatever the reason, it might be time to end the tenancy. Enter the N11 notice, also known as the “Agreement to End the Tenancy.” It’s time to agree to go your separate ways but with a lot less drama (hopefully). Let’s dive into the world of the N11!
What is the N11 Notice?
The N11 notice is a form accessible through the LTB website that you’ll need when you and your tenant decide to part ways. You fill it out, sign it, and submit it to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) so everyone knows it’s official; no late-night text messages or awkward conversations required!
The N11 Essentials: What to Include
When filling out the N11 notice, make sure you don’t skip any of these vital steps:
Names and Contact Info: You’ll want to know who you’re breaking up with—no ghosting allowed!
Address of the Rental Unit: Be precise! “The unit with the strange garden gnome” isn’t going to help anyone track it down.
Termination Date: This is the official “we’re done” date. Make sure it works for both parties.
Signatures: Both parties need to sign—think of it as sealing the deal with a pinky promise, but way more official.
How to Handle the N11 Like a Pro
Fill Out the Form: Download that N11 form and fill it out like you’re crafting the world’s most important love letter.
Sign and Seal: Both parties need to sign. No scribbling your name with a smiley face, though—keep it professional!
Submit to the LTB: You can submit the N11 to the LTB, but it’s not mandatory.
Keep a Copy: Both parties should hang onto a copy of the N11. You never know when you’ll need to pull it out as evidence in a friendly debate.
Things to Keep in Mind
No Take-Backs: Once you sign that N11, it’s set in stone. You can’t just decide you want to rekindle the flame. (Well, unless you want to fill out another form.)
Timing is Everything: Make sure you’re aware of the legal timing details; most landlord applications must be filed within 30 days of the termination date set out in the notice or the agreement to terminate. However, there is no deadline for making an application to terminate a tenancy where the landlord has given the tenant a Notice to End a Tenancy Early for Non-Payment of Rent (N4). Check out this list of Reasons a Landlord can Apply to Evict a Tenant that shows the deadline for filing each application.
Legal Help: If things are getting sticky, consider reaching out for legal advice. It’s like calling in a best friend to help you navigate a tricky breakup.
Conclusion
The N11 notice is your best friend when it comes to parting ways in the landlord-tenant world. It keeps things clear, clean, and legally sound, all while avoiding the drama of a typical breakup. So, if you find yourself needing to say goodbye to your tenant (or landlord), the N11 is here to save the day!
If you have any questions about the N11 or anything else related to renting in Ontario, don’t hesitate to reach out to the Landlord and Tenant Board or consult a legal professional. Or - if you own multi-family or mixed-use buildings and are fed-up with the headache of dealing with tenants and toilets, reach out to us to see if Onyx might be the right fit to be your Property Manager.
Contribution by Emily Smith
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