The tenant repeatedly pays rent late (even if eventually paid in full). Serve an N8, then file an L2.
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N8 — Notice
Notice to End your Tenancy at the End of the Term
L2 — Application
Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant
Keep a clear record of the pattern of late payments (dates rent was due vs. dates actually paid).
Serve the tenant an N8 for persistent late payment, with a termination date at the end of a rental period.
If the tenant does not move out, file an L2 with the LTB and pay the filing fee.
At the hearing, show the payment history that establishes the persistent lateness.
⏱ Timeline
An N8 for persistent late payment must give at least 60 days' notice and end on the last day of a rental period (28 days for daily/weekly). Verify on the N8 form.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
Serve the N8 (Notice to End your Tenancy at the End of the Term) 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 N8 for persistent late payment must give at least 60 days' notice and end on the last day of a rental period (28 days for daily/weekly). Verify on the N8 form.
1. Keep a clear record of the pattern of late payments (dates rent was due vs. dates actually paid). 2. Serve the tenant an N8 for persistent late payment, with a termination date at the end of a rental period. 3. If the tenant does not move out, file an L2 with the LTB and pay the filing fee. 4. At the hearing, show the payment history that establishes the persistent lateness.
This is about the PATTERN of lateness, not a current balance — if the issue is unpaid rent right now, use the non-payment (N4/L1) path instead.
No. Only the Court Enforcement Office (the Sheriff) can enforce an eviction order. Changing the locks or removing a tenant yourself is an illegal lockout and can expose you to a tenant T2 application.
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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).