L9 Application Ontario: Collect Rent Without Seeking Eviction
An L9 application lets an Ontario landlord ask the Landlord and Tenant Board for an order requiring a current tenant to pay rent owing. Unlike an L1, an L9 does not ask for eviction. Knowing the difference helps landlords choose the correct process for their intended outcome.
When is L9 used?
The L9 is for rent arrears where the tenant still lives in the rental unit and the landlord seeks collection rather than termination. A landlord does not need to follow the N4-to-L1 eviction route simply to apply for an L9. If the tenant has moved out, an L9 cannot be filed; the L10 procedure may be relevant instead.
Prepare your rent calculations
Create a ledger for each rental period, showing what was due, what was received and what remains owing. Review partial payments, receipts and any relevant NSF-related amounts. Confirm the parties, address and details against the official instructions before filing.
What does an L9 order accomplish?
An L9 order for rent may be enforceable as a debt. It cannot be used as an eviction order, even if the tenant does not pay. Before choosing this route, landlords should be clear whether their goal is collecting money or also seeking possession of the unit.
Where Lease Case fits
Lease Case provides explanatory information and supported preparation tools. It does not decide which remedy the Board will grant or guarantee payment.
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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.