By Paul J. Rouillard — Ontario landlord coach, REALTOR® since 2003 · February 27, 2026
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NOTE (updated September 2026): since September 21, 2026 the N4 notice period is 7 days for every tenancy type under Bill 60. This video was recorded when it was 14 days for monthly and yearly tenancies, so ignore the 14-day counts you hear — everything else in it still applies, and an N4 served before September 21, 2026 keeps its original 14-day date. If your tenant did not pay rent for March, this is your N4 Notice demonstration for Ontario landlords. In this video, I walk you step-by-step through: • How to fill out the N4 Form for Non-Payment of Rent • How to calculate rent owing correctly • How to determine the termination date • How to properly serve the N4 • What to do after the notice period ends (L1 application process) • How to prepare for your LTB hearing But before you even serve an N4, you should be doing something every single month: Rent Reporting to Equifax. Every landlord in Canada should be reporting rent payments — whether the tenant pays on time or is late. Why? Because rent reporting: • Keeps tenants accountable
Read the full written guide N4 Notice guide & 60-second N4 generatorThis content is provided for educational purposes and is not legal advice. For advice on a specific situation, book a free 15-minute call with a licensed Ontario paralegal.
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