This simple breakdown should help anyone understand how to use the Form N1 Notice of Rent Increase effectively. 

1. What is the N1 Form in Ontario and when do I use the N1 Notice? 

           The N1 Form is a notice for landlords to increase the rent for tenants. Fill out and serve this notice when you’re increasing the tenant’s rent. 

2. When to use a different notice  

1. Use Form N2 if the rental unit is exempt from rent increase rules under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. 

2. Use Form N3 if the rental unit is in a care home. 

3. Use Form N10 if you and the tenant have agreed to increase the rent above the guideline due to capital work or new services. 

3. How to increase the rent and give this notice  

1. Rent can be increased after at least 12 months from the last increase or since the tenant moved in. 

2. Notice of Rent Increase must be given at least 90 days (about 3 months) before the increase. 

3. Methods to give the notice include handing it directly, leaving it in the mailbox, placing it under the door, sending by fax, courier, or mail. 

4. Instructions on the N1 Form:  

1. Fill in tenant’s name under “To” and landlord’s name and address under “From.” 

2. Fill in the complete rental unit address. 

3. Specify the date and total amount of the rent increase. 

4. Explain the rent increase amount and percentage. 

5. Indicate whether the increase is within the guideline or requires approval. 

6. If the increase is above the guideline, specify if it’s approved or pending Board approval. 

5. Signature:  

1. If landlord, shade the “Landlord” circle, or shade “Representative” if acting on behalf. Fill in your name, phone number, sign, and date. 

6. Representative’s Information (if applicable):  

1. Fill in the representative’s name, company name, address, phone, and fax number if applicable. 

Frequently asked Questions… 

• What form do I use for rent increase in Ontario?  

To increase the rent in Ontario, landlords can use the N1 Form.  

2. How often can I use the N1 form? 

A landlord can use the N1 form to increase the rent once every 12 months.  

3. How much can I increase rent in Ontario? 

In Ontario, landlords can use the N1 Form to increase the rent by 2.5%.  

4. Can I increase rent in Ontario more than the guideline? 

In Ontario, landlords can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board for approval to raise the rent by more than the rent increase guideline. 

The guideline of 2.5% does not apply to new buildings, additions to existing buildings and most new basement apartments that are occupied for the first time for residential purposes after November 15, 2018.  

5. When do I give the N1 notice to the tenant? 

The landlord must give the tenant the N1 notice at least 90 days before the date of the rent increase.