The tenant seriously/willfully damaged the unit or seriously impaired safety. Serve an N7, then file an L2 — a faster track.
Reviewed by a licensed paralegal. General information — not legal advice.
N7 — Notice
Notice to End your Tenancy For Causing Serious Problems in the Rental Unit or Residential Complex
L2 — Application
Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant
Document the serious damage or safety problem with photos, reports, and witness accounts.
Serve an N7. Unlike a first N5, an N7 is not voidable.
File an L2 with the LTB and pay the filing fee.
At the hearing, present your evidence of the seriousness.
⏱ Timeline
An N7 sets a termination date only 10 days after the notice is given. Verify on the N7 form.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
Serve the N7 (Notice to End your Tenancy For Causing Serious Problems in the Rental Unit or Residential Complex) 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 N7 sets a termination date only 10 days after the notice is given. Verify on the N7 form.
1. Document the serious damage or safety problem with photos, reports, and witness accounts. 2. Serve an N7. Unlike a first N5, an N7 is not voidable. 3. File an L2 with the LTB and pay the filing fee. 4. At the hearing, present your evidence of the seriousness.
Reserve N7 for genuinely serious/willful damage or safety impairment — ordinary damage or disturbance uses the N5 path.
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).