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Landlord Self Help

At OLH Property Management, helping landlords is what we do best. Landlord Self Help is a free resource hub built for landlords across Ontario — packed with guides, demos, and form walkthroughs to help you manage your properties with confidence.

We also created LandlordEzy.ca — our own all-in-one property management software, built in-house after working with thousands of landlords like you. It’s designed to help you manage your rentals yourself, the smart and simple way. Try it out and see the difference great tools make.

This page — like our platform — exists for one reason: to help landlords like you, 100% free.

Download the N4 Form Demo (Email Delivery)

Looking for a completed N4 notice example to guide you through the eviction process? Download our free N4 Form Demo, specifically designed for email delivery with proper consent under Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act. This version includes the correct termination date, rent breakdown, and a reminder to complete the Certificate of Service. Perfect for landlords who need a fast, compliant reference.

👉 Download N4 Form Demo

✅ Approved Methods of Service & Termination Timing

Service Method Effective Delivery Date Total Days to Count for Termination
In person to tenant Same day 14 days
Handed to another adult in the unit Same day 14 days
Placed in mailbox or mail slot Next day 15 days
Slid under the door Next day 15 days
Courier Next day 15 days
Regular mail 5th day after mailing 19 days
Email (with written consent in lease) Same day 14 days

⚠️ Not Valid Methods of Service

  • Taping the notice to the door
  • Leaving it with a neighbour
  • Posting it in the building
  • Sending via text message or phone call

📌 Example

If you email the N4 on August 6, 2025, the termination date must be August 20, 2025.

Hey everyone — heads up, Toronto’s new renoviction rules kick in on July 31, 2025, revolving around Form N13 evictions and a required Rental Renovation Licence from the City. Here’s how it works:
📅 Key Details:
Effective July 31, 2025: If you’re a landlord in Toronto issuing an N13 notice (that’s the provincial eviction under RTA s. 50 for demolition, conversion, or major renovations needing the unit vacant), you must obtain a Rental Renovation Licence from the City first.

Landlord Quick Guides

N1 Form - Notice of Rent Increase

• How to increase rent for my tenant?
• What form do I serve for rent increase?
• What is the N1 form?
• How much rent can I increase?
• How many days do I need to serve the rent increase?

Link Button N1 – NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE GUIDE


N4 Form – Notice to End a Tenancy Early for Non-Payment of Rent

• My tenant is not paying rent
• How to fill out the N4?
• My tenant did not pay the rent in full
• My tenant made partial payments
• How many days do I need to include in the N4 for the termination date?


Link Button N4 Form – Notice to End a Tenancy Early for Non-Payment of Rent



N7 Form – Notice to End your Tenancy for Causing Serious Problems in the Rental Unit or Residential Complex

• My tenant is causing safety issues
• My tenant willfully damaged my rental



Link Button N7 Form – Notice to End your Tenancy for Causing Serious Problems in the Rental Unit or Residential Complex

N12 Form – Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord, a Purchaser or a Family Member Requires the Rental Unit

• I want to move into my rental unit
• How to evict tenant for personal use?
• New landlords want to live in the rental unit
• Purchaser wants to occupy the rental unit How much compensation do I give the tenant for N12?

Link Button N12 Form – Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord, a Purchaser or a Family Member Requires the Rental Unit

N2 Form – Notice of Rent Increase Unit Partially Exempt

• What qualifies as exempt?
• Is my unit exempt?




Link Button N2 Form – Notice of Rent Increase Unit Partially Exempt


N5 Form – Notice to End your Tenancy for Interfering with Others, Damage or Overcrowding

• My tenant is smoking in the unit
• My tenant is bothering others
• My tenant is not paying utilities
• My tenant damaged my unit
• How long do I have to wait to serve the N5?


Link Button N5 Form – Notice to End your Tenancy for Interfering with Others, Damage or Overcrowding


N8 Form – Notice to End your Tenancy at the End of the Term

• My tenant is paying rent late
• When can I file the N8?





Link Button N8 Form – Notice to End your Tenancy at the End of the Term



N13 - TORONTO’S NEW RENOVICTION RULES KICK IN ON JULY 31, 2025

• I want to demolish the unit
• I want to perform extensive repairs
• How to convert the rental unit?
• How much compensation do I give the tenant for N13?

Link Button N13 Form – Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord Wants to Demolish the Rental Unit, Repair it or Convert it to Another Use

N3 Form - Notice to Increase the Rent and/or Charges for Care Services and Meals

• What is the N3?





Link Button N3 Form - Notice to Increase the Rent and/or Charges for Care Services and Meals

N6 Form – Notice to End your Tenancy for Illegal Acts or Misrepresenting Income in a Rent-Geared-to-Income Rental Unit

• My tenant is trafficking drugs
• My tenant is doing something illegal
• My tenant is conducting an illegal business



Link Button N6 Form – Notice to End your Tenancy for Illegal Acts or Misrepresenting Income in a Rent-Geared-to-Income Rental Unit

N10 Form – Agreement to Increase the Rent Above the Guideline

• Can I increase rent more than the 2.5%?
• The tenant is wiling to increase the rent





Link Button N10 Form – Agreement to Increase the Rent Above the Guideline

Landlord Quick Documents

Our document download and landlord self-help services are free. By providing your email address, you’ll be subscribed to our newsletter, which includes additional self-help guides, giveaways, landlord news, and more. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time.


Tenant Move in Move Out Inspection Checklist

• Sample Tenant Move in Move Out Inspection Checklist

Link Button Tenant Move in Move Out Inspection Checklist

Form 410 – Rental Application – Residential

• Sample rental application



Link Button Form 410 – Rental Application – Residential

Landlord Emergency Procedures Handbook

• Should I have an Emergency Procedures Handbook?

Link Button Landlord Emergency Procedures Handbook

General Service Agreement

• Sample General Service Agreement

Link Button General Service Agreement

LandlordEzy Screening Checklist

• Step-by-step guide to screening tenants like a pro — from in-person interviews to AI credit checks.
• Used daily by Paul Rouillard and his Paralegal team — tried, tested, and proven to work.
• Works seamlessly with LandlordEzy.ca — collect documents, verify info, and make smart decisions fast.

Link Button Residential Tenancy Agreement – Ontario Standard Lease

Residential Tenancy Agreement – Ontario Standard Lease

• Ontario lease agreement
• Where can I find an Ontario Standard Lease?

Link Button Residential Tenancy Agreement – Ontario Standard Lease

Tenant Acknowledgement

• What does tenant acknowledgement do?
• Sample Tenant Acknowledgement form


Link Button Tenant Acknowledgement


Parking Lease Addendum

• Sample Parking Lease Addendum



Link Button Parking Lease Addendum

Guarantor Form

• Sample guarantor form
• Where can I find guarantor form?



Link Button Guarantor Form

Monthly Rent Receipt

Sample Monthly Rent Receipt



Link Button Monthly Rent Receipt

Yearly Rent Receipt

• Sample Yearly Rent Receipt

Link Button Yearly Rent Receipt

Notice of Intent to Enter

• How do I serve a notice to enter?
• Where can I find a notice to enter form?
• How to draft a notice to enter for a tenant?

Link Button Notice of Intent to Enter

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