Ontario Notice Period Calculator
What's the minimum notice to end a tenancy in Ontario? Pick the reason, the date, and how the notice was served — the calculator applies the current rule (including the September 21, 2026 changes) and gives you the earliest valid termination date.
Heads up — not legal advice. General information only — not legal advice. Rules verified as of October 2026; statutes and LTB forms change. CanLegal Docs is not a law firm.
When and how the notice was (or will be) given → earliest valid termination date.
For this service method, the notice is deemed given on the same day.
Enter the dates above to calculate.
Edge cases to know
- Never count the day the notice is given: day 1 is the next day.
- N4: notices given before Sept 21, 2026 follow the old rule (14 days for a monthly/yearly tenancy, 7 days for daily/weekly).
- A wrong date, wrong amount, or bad service method voids the notice — you must start over.
- Even after the termination date, the tenant is not evicted: only an LTB order, enforced by the Sheriff, ends the tenancy against their will.
Official sources
Every number was verified in October 2026 against the sources below. Laws change — always check the latest official page:
- Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) — N4, N5, N12, N13 notices & instructions
- Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 — ss. 48–50, 59, 61, 62, 64, 67, 68
- Gowling WLG — Ontario's new LTB rules (2026)
- N4 7-day rule (Bill 60)
Frequently asked questions
How much notice is needed for an N4 in Ontario in 2026?
For a notice given on or after September 21, 2026: 7 days after (deemed) service, for every tenancy type. Before that date: 14 days for a monthly or yearly tenancy, 7 days for a daily or weekly tenancy. If the notice is mailed, add 5 days (deemed given on the 5th day after mailing).
Can the tenant void an eviction notice?
For an N4: yes, by paying all arrears (plus any rent that has since come due) before the landlord files the L1 application — even after the termination date. For a first N5: yes, by correcting the behaviour within 7 days. N6, N7, and second N5 notices have no cure window.
When is the one-month N12 compensation not owed?
Since September 21, 2026, a landlord ending the tenancy for their own use can avoid paying one month's rent by giving at least 120 days' notice (the termination date must still be the last day of a rental period). The waiver does not apply to purchaser's use, and the good-faith requirement still stands.
What counts as "persistently" late rent?
Since September 21, 2026, O. Reg. 241/26 defines it: rent received more than 7 days after the due date at least 3 times within any 6-month period. It does not count when a payment was only "late" because the landlord applied it to older arrears.
Does the tenant have to leave on the notice's termination date?
No. The notice is only one step. Only an order from the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) can end the tenancy against the tenant's will, and only the Sheriff can enforce it. The tenant has the right to a hearing.
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