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A landlord and tenant can agree to end the tenancy at any time, even during the term of a lease. They can make an oral agreement to end the tenancy, but it is best to have a written agreement. This way, if there is any confusion about the agreement, both the landlord and tenant have a written copy to refer to.
- LTB | Brochure: How a Tenant Can End Their Tenancy
If the landlord does not provide you with a copy of the...
- How a Landlord Can End a Tenancy - Tribunals Ontario
The landlord and tenant can also agree to renew the tenancy...
- LTB | Brochure: How a Tenant Can End Their Tenancy
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The rental contract or agreement between a landlord and tenant is called a tenancy. The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) has rules on how a tenant can end their tenancy. This brochure provides information about these rules. It is not a complete summary of the law and it is not legal advice. If you need more information, contact the Landlord and Tena...
When a landlord rents to a person, they enter into a tenancy agreement – a contract in which the tenant agrees to pay rent for the right to live in the rental unit. For most tenancy agreements that were first entered into on or after April 30, 2018, the tenancy agreement must be in writing, signed by the landlord and the tenant and the landlord mus...
Giving notice to end a tenancy
If you want to end your tenancy and move out, you must either: 1. give the landlord a written notice, or 2. make an agreement with the landlord to end the tenancy To give notice, you must use the Tenant's Notice to Terminate the Tenancy (Form N9). This form is available in the Forms section at tribunalsontario.ca/ltbor from any LTB office.
Giving notice and termination dates
The notice must tell the landlord the last day you plan to live in the unit, which is called the termination date. You need to give notice even if you are planning to leave on the end date in your agreement. If you don't, the tenancy continues. Fixed-term: If you have a fixed-term tenancy, like a one year lease, then you must give notice at least 60 days before the end of the lease. The termination date cannot be before the last day of the fixed term. If you don't give notice, the tenancy con...
Moving without giving proper notice
If you move out of a rental unit without giving notice or without giving proper notice (for example, you give fewer than the required number of days) you may be responsible for paying the rent until the earlier of these two dates: 1. The date the unit is rented to another tenant 2. The earliest termination date that could have been put in a notice to end a tenancy, if you had given proper notice. Example: You are in a one year-fixed term tenancy and you move out after eight months. You are re...
In most cases, if you agreed to rent the unit for a specific period of time, you cannot move out before the period ends, unless: 1. you and your landlord agree 2. you assign the tenancy (and the unit) to someone else 3. the LTB issues an order ending the tenancy agreement early 4. you are a victim of sexual or domestic violence 5. you entered into ...
The landlord and tenant can also agree to renew the tenancy agreement for another fixed term period, or enter into a new lease. If the landlord and tenant agree to enter into a new lease, the terms of the lease can only be changed in accordance with the Act. Security of tenancy. Tenants have security of tenancy. This means that a tenant can ...
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Nov 9, 2023 · Notice Periods: One of the primary differences between provinces lies in the required notice periods for ending a tenancy or lease. For example, in some provinces like British Columbia and Alberta, landlords are typically required to provide a two-month notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. However, in Ontario, only a 60-day notice is ...
Generally, landlords can legally terminate a lease early, without penalty, in certain situations. If a tenant violates the lease or breaks other laws that impact your property, you may be able to terminate the lease early. For example, if a tenant fails to pay rent, allows a dog to live in the unit in violation of the lease, causes excessive ...
End a tenancy. Last updated on April 2, 2024. New legislation has been introduced that will impact landlords and tenants - find out more here. Landlords and tenants must end tenancies lawfully. Learn about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities when ending a tenancy.
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Aug 5, 2020 · Yes; a landlord can terminate a month-to-month lease in Ontario as long as the reason for lease termination is legal, appropriate, and processed the right way. The applicable reasons for lease termination do not change based on the time period of the lease agreement; the only thing that may change is the amount of notice that must be given to tenants in order to terminate the tenancy.
