Step-by-step in Ontario
- 1Identify your grounds. Non-payment, persistent late payments, illegal activity, or landlord-own-use each have a different notice type under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006.
- 2Serve the correct notice. In Ontario, the standard notice is Form N1/N2/N12 + Standard Lease 2229E. Central Rentals pre-fills the right form based on your grounds and tenant data.
- 3Wait out the statutory notice period. Ontario requires a specific number of days before you can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) — Central Rentals counts these days automatically.
- 4File the eviction application. Submit your case to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) with all served notices, the lease, and rent ledger as evidence. Central Rentals exports this bundle in PDF.
- 5Attend the hearing. Bring your evidence, served notices, and rent ledger. Central Rentals stores everything in one tap-to-share folder.
- 6Enforce the order. If granted, the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) order is enforced by the local sheriff or bailiff — Central Rentals reminds you of the move-out date and helps you reclaim possession.
Why this matters
Because Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 is heavily tenant-protective, even one procedural mistake (wrong notice, wrong service method, wrong days) can void an entire eviction. Following the documented path is the only way to win at Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
Frequently asked
Can I evict for non-payment of rent in Ontario?
Yes. After Form N1/N2/N12 + Standard Lease 2229E is served and the statutory window passes, you can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Central Rentals' Late Rent Module sends the notice automatically when rent is past due.
How long does an eviction take in Ontario in 2026?
Typical end-to-end timelines range from 6 weeks (uncontested non-payment) to 6 months (contested cause). Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) backlog and your evidence quality determine the outcome — Central Rentals' bundle reduces hearings.
What if my tenant pays the rent after I serve Form N1/N2/N12 + Standard Lease 2229E?
In most provinces, paying the arrears within the notice period voids the notice. Central Rentals warns you when a payment cancels a notice so you don't lose the timeline.
Stop guessing — let Mark handle it
Central Rentals automates every step above for Ontario landlords. Generate the right notice, calculate the legal cap, file with Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), and export to CRA — all in one place.