Eviction Notice Template Ontario

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY FOR CAUSE

1. DOCUMENT PREAMBLE & RECITALS

This Notice of Termination of Tenancy (the “Agreement”) is entered into this [Day] day of [Month], [Year] (the “Effective Date”), by and between:

Landlord: [Landlord Full Legal Name], having its principal place of business at [Landlord Address] (“Landlord”), and

Tenant: [Tenant Full Legal Name], residing at the premises located at [Rental Unit Address, including Unit Number and Postal Code] (“Tenant”).

WHEREAS, the Landlord and Tenant entered into a residential tenancy agreement dated [Date of Original Lease] (the “Lease”) for the rental of the Premises;

WHEREAS, the Tenant is currently in material breach of the Lease and/or the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 17 (the “RTA”);

NOW, THEREFORE, the Landlord hereby serves formal notice of termination pursuant to the RTA, as set forth in the following provisions.

2. OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS

1. "Premises" shall mean the residential unit situated at [Full Property Address], including any associated parking or storage facilities governed by the Lease.
2. "Arrears" shall mean all outstanding Rent, utilities, or other financial obligations owed by the Tenant to the Landlord as of the Effective Date, totaling [Dollar Amount].
3. "Default" shall mean the Tenant’s failure to comply with any material term of the Lease or the RTA, specifically: [Description of Breach, e.g., Non-payment of rent, persistent late payment, or interference with reasonable enjoyment].
4. "Termination Date" shall mean [Date of Vacancy], being the date by which the Tenant must surrender vacant possession of the Premises to the Landlord.
5. "Notice Period" shall mean the mandatory timeframe prescribed by the RTA for a Tenant to cure a Default or vacate the Premises.

3. SUBSTANTIVE TERMS & OBLIGATIONS

1. Breach Notification: The Landlord asserts that the Tenant is in Default of the Lease due to the following conduct: [Detail specific breaches with dates and supporting evidence].
2. Cure Period: The Tenant is hereby granted a period of thirty (30) business days from the receipt of this Notice to remedy the Default, if such breach is capable of being remedied under the RTA.
3. Payment Obligations: All outstanding Arrears must be paid in full via [Certified Cheque/Bank Draft/Electronic Transfer] no later than [Date].
4. Representation of Compliance: The Landlord represents that this notice is served in strict compliance with the notice requirements set forth in the RTA and that the Landlord has the legal authority to terminate the tenancy.
5. Covenant to Vacate: If the Tenant fails to remedy the Default within the Cure Period, the Tenant shall vacate the Premises and return all keys, access cards, and remotes to the Landlord on or before the Termination Date.

4. DEFAULT, TERMINATION, AND REMEDIES

1. Classification of Breach: Any failure to remedy the Default by the expiration of the Notice Period shall constitute a material breach, authorizing the Landlord to initiate formal eviction proceedings through the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
2. Remedies: Upon the Termination Date, if the Premises are not vacated, the Landlord reserves the right to seek an order for vacant possession, monetary judgment for all Arrears, legal costs, and applicable interest, as permitted by the Courts of Justice Act.
3. Holdover Damages: Should the Tenant remain in possession of the Premises after the Termination Date, the Tenant shall be liable for double the daily pro-rated rent as damages for the period of unlawful holdover.

5. BOILERPLATE LEGAL PROVISIONS

1. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.
2. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding the termination of the tenancy and supersedes all prior discussions or negotiations.
4. Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from this Notice shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) or, where applicable, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
5. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be held liable for failure to perform hereunder due to causes beyond their reasonable control, excluding financial hardship or inability to pay Rent.

6. FORMAL EXECUTION BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Notice of Termination as of the Effective Date.

LANDLORD:

Signature: ___________________________ Name: [Signatory Name] Title: [Title, e.g., Property Manager/Owner] Date: [Date]

TENANT:

Signature: ___________________________ Name: [Tenant Name] Title: Tenant Date: [Date]

Note: If service is effected by mail, an additional five (5) days must be added to the Notice Period pursuant to the Rules of Practice of the Landlord and Tenant Board.