An illegal act was committed in the unit or complex. Serve an N6, then file an L2. Not voidable.
Reviewed by a licensed paralegal. General information — not legal advice.
N6 — Notice
Notice to End your Tenancy For Illegal Acts or Misrepresenting Income in a Rent-Geared-to-Income Rental Unit
L2 — Application
Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant
Gather evidence of the illegal act (e.g. police reports, charges, direct evidence). This path is serious and evidence-heavy.
Serve an N6 for the illegal act.
File an L2 with the LTB and pay the filing fee.
At the hearing, present the evidence establishing the illegal act.
⏱ Timeline
An N6 for an illegal act generally gives a 20-day termination date (10 days where it involves production/trafficking of drugs). Verify on the N6 form.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
Serve the N6 (Notice to End your Tenancy For Illegal Acts or Misrepresenting Income in a Rent-Geared-to-Income Rental Unit) first. If the tenant doesn't comply by the termination date, file the L2 (Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant) with the Landlord and Tenant Board.
An N6 for an illegal act generally gives a 20-day termination date (10 days where it involves production/trafficking of drugs). Verify on the N6 form.
1. Gather evidence of the illegal act (e.g. police reports, charges, direct evidence). This path is serious and evidence-heavy. 2. Serve an N6 for the illegal act. 3. File an L2 with the LTB and pay the filing fee. 4. At the hearing, present the evidence establishing the illegal act.
This is a serious ground with a high evidentiary bar — strongly consider a licensed paralegal or lawyer.
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Start with CaseBuilder →General information, not legal advice — it doesn't create a paralegal–client relationship. Confirm exact deadlines on the official LTB form and rely on a licensed paralegal or lawyer for representation. Enforcement of an eviction is only by the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff).