L2 Application in Ontario: How Landlords End a Tenancy or Collect Money
The L2 is the LTB application for almost every eviction that isn’t about unpaid rent, and for claiming damage or unpaid utilities from a current tenant. Here is what it covers, what to file with it and the deadlines that get applications dismissed.
Key points
- Use the L2 after an N5, N6, N7, N8, N12 or N13, or when a unit is abandoned.
- It also lets you claim damage, unpaid utilities and other money from a current tenant.
- File no later than 30 days after the termination date in your notice.
- The L2 was updated on September 21, 2026. Older versions won’t be accepted after November 30, 2026.
Unpaid rent goes on an L1. Almost everything else that ends a tenancy goes on an L2. Getting the attachments and timing right is what decides whether your application is accepted.
What the L2 is for
- Ending the tenancy after an N5, N6, N7, N8, N12 or N13.
- A tenant who has abandoned the unit. No notice is needed.
- A superintendent whose employment ended and who hasn’t left within 7 days.
- Money from a current tenant, with or without ending the tenancy.
What to file with it
| Notice | Attach |
|---|---|
| Any notice | The notice and the Certificate of Service |
| Second N5 within 6 months | The first N5 and its Certificate of Service too |
| N12 | Schedule B, and an affidavit or declaration from the person moving in |
| N13 | Schedule A |
An application missing a required document can be refused. For N12 and N13 applications, you must also give details of any N12 or N13 you served in the past two years. See why N12s need legal guidance.
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File no later than 30 days after the termination date in your notice, or the application will be dismissed. For notices that can’t be voided, like the N7, N8, N12 and N13, you can file as soon as you’ve served the notice. For a first N5, you must wait until the 7-day correction period has passed without the tenant fixing the problem. The tenant must still be living in the unit when you file, except for abandonment.
Claiming money
- Compensation for each day the tenant stays after the termination date.
- NSF cheque and bank charges, if you also claim daily compensation.
- Damage caused by the tenant, a guest or another occupant.
- Unpaid utility costs the tenant was required to pay.
- Costs from substantial interference with your reasonable enjoyment.
The Board can order up to the Small Claims Court limit, currently $50,000. For a tenant who has already moved out, use an L10 instead. See the L10 application.
After you file
The LTB schedules a hearing and sends the Notice of Hearing. Give the tenant and the Board your evidence at least 7 days before the hearing. See preparing for an LTB hearing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the L2 used for?
Ending a tenancy after most notices other than an N4, abandoned units, and claiming money such as damage or unpaid utilities from a current tenant.
When must I file an L2?
No later than 30 days after the termination date in your notice.
Can I file right after serving the notice?
Yes, for notices that can’t be voided, like the N7, N8, N12 and N13. For a first N5, wait until the 7-day correction period passes.
Can I claim damage on an L2?
Yes, from a current tenant. For a former tenant, use an L10.
Is there a new L2 form?
Yes. It was updated September 21, 2026, and older versions won’t be accepted after November 30, 2026.
About Robert Di Lisi
Robert is a paralegal licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and co-founder of Stonegate Legal Services, a landlord-only firm. He leads client intake and speaks at landlord seminars across the GTA. Like the rest of the team, he is a landlord himself.
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