N12 Notice Ontario — Personal Use Eviction
If you need your Ontario rental unit back for personal use or for a close family member, the N12 Notice is the route. It’s one of the most contested notices at the LTB — bad faith findings carry real penalties. Getting it right from day one matters.
The N12 rules are changing. As of September 21, 2026, landlords who give 120 days’ notice will no longer be required to pay one month’s compensation to the tenant. Stonegate will guide you through the transition.
What Is an N12 Notice?
The N12 is served when a landlord genuinely needs the unit for personal or family use. It requires at least 60 days notice and the termination date must fall on the last day of the rental period. The landlord must also pay the tenant one month’s compensation.
Key Requirements for a Valid N12
- Genuine personal or family use — not a pretext
- Minimum 60 days written notice
- Termination date on the last day of a rental period
- One month’s compensation paid to the tenant
- The person named must actually occupy the unit
Why N12 Applications Get Dismissed
- Adjudicator finds intent wasn’t genuine
- Compensation not paid on time
- Notice served on wrong date or wrong termination date
- Named person never moves in — bad faith penalty applies
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Why Ontario Landlords Hire Stonegate for N12 Applications
N12 applications are fact-driven. We’re landlord-only — we know how tenant representatives approach these hearings and we prepare accordingly. Flat fee, no surprises. We serve landlords across the GTA and Ontario.
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