L1 Application Ontario: Rent Arrears and Eviction
An L1 application is used by a landlord asking the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board to order both collection of unpaid rent and eviction for non-payment. It is intended for situations where the tenant still lives in the unit. If the tenant has moved out, the landlord should review the appropriate alternative, such as L10.
Before filing an L1
The landlord must first serve a valid N4 notice and wait until after its termination date. The landlord cannot file on the basis of an N4 that has been voided by the required payment. That makes the accuracy of the notice, the rent total and its service date critical.
What should be organised?
Gather the lease or tenancy agreement, an itemised ledger, the N4, proof of service and the relevant receipts and payment records. Check legal names and unit details carefully. Follow the official L1 instructions for the total sought, including changes since the N4 where applicable, and confirm the current application fee.
What happens after filing?
The LTB processes the application and may schedule a hearing. Each party has an opportunity to participate subject to the applicable rules. An application is a request for an order; a favourable decision is never automatic. Keep your records current, including later payments and other developments.
Preparing with Lease Case
Lease Case can help organise information and supported case documents. Users are responsible for reviewing documents and following official filing and service requirements unless an independently retained professional has expressly agreed to take on those duties.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules and forms change; check the current official instructions before acting. Lease Case is independent of the Landlord and Tenant Board.