Landlord Application

L1: L1: Application to Evict a Tenant for Non-payment of Rent and to Collect Rent the Tenant Owes

The landlord application that usually follows an N4 notice. It asks the LTB to order payment of rent the landlord claims is owed and, potentially, eviction. If one is filed about you, you will receive documents from the LTB, including a notice of hearing.

OntarioLast reviewed: 2026-07-15Under review

Who this form involves

Landlords file this application; tenants respond to it.

This is an application a landlord files. This page explains it from the tenant's perspective — what to expect and how to respond.

When it may apply

You received an N4 and the landlord has now applied to the LTB.
You received a notice of hearing referring to non-payment of rent.

Cautions and limits

An application is not an order. You have the right to attend the hearing, present payment records, and raise issues about the tenancy, which may include maintenance problems — a legal professional can explain what can be raised.
Paying amounts owed can change the outcome at several stages of this process; get advice about your options as early as possible.
Time limits may apply to this form; confirm current rules with the LTB or a legal professional before you rely on any date.

What this process can lead to

The LTB may order payment of arrears, dismiss the application, set conditions, or order eviction, depending on the evidence and the law. Only the sheriff can enforce an eviction order.

Outcomes are never guaranteed — the LTB decides each case on its evidence.

How to prepare

Read the notice of hearing carefully — date, time, format, and file number.
Assemble your complete rent-payment history with proof.
Contact a legal clinic or duty counsel before the hearing; free help is often available for tenants facing eviction.
Prepare notes on anything you want the LTB to know about your circumstances.

Evidence that tends to matter

Catalogue each item in your evidence index so nothing gets lost.

Rent payments — every receipt, bank record, and e-transfer.
Notices — the N4, the application, and the notice of hearing.
Repairs — records of maintenance issues, if you plan to raise them (get advice first).

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This is legal information, not legal advice. RTO Pro is not a law firm. Deadlines and exceptions may apply to your situation — a qualified legal professional should confirm anything important before you rely on it.