Landlord and Tenant Notices
Give notice to your tenant or to your landlord with these downloadable forms for landlords, tenants and rental property managers.
Whether you are a landlord, tenant, or rental property manager, it is important to follow the legal requirements when giving notice to end or change a tenancy. To assist with this process, we carry downloadable notice forms for each party involved in a rental agreement.
State, Province, or Territory-Specific Requirements
Each notice form contains detailed information tailored to the specific laws and regulations of your state, province, or territory. This ensures you comply with local requirements when providing notice.
Circumstances Requiring Notice
The forms outline the circumstances under which notice must be given by either the landlord or the tenant. This helps both parties understand when it is necessary to notify the other about changes to the tenancy or the intention to end the agreement.
Required Information in the Notice
Clear guidance is provided on the information that must be included in the notice. This ensures all necessary details are covered and reduces the risk of disputes or misunderstandings.
Notice Periods
Each notice form specifies the required notice period, detailing the number of days that must be given before the notice takes effect. This allows both parties to plan accordingly and avoid breaches of tenancy laws.
Methods of Delivering Notice
The forms also describe the acceptable methods for delivering notice, such as registered mail, personal delivery, or regular mail. Following the correct procedure helps validate the notice and ensures it is legally recognized.
Additional Resources
If you require lease contracts or tenancy agreements, additional resources are available in our Residential Lease and Tenancy Forms section.
Ontario Notice to Terminate Tenancy at End of Term
Give notice to your tenant that you are terminating their tenancy at the end of the term with this Ontario Notice to Terminate form.
- This notice form is to be used at the end of the rental term.
- This is a fillable PDF form issued by the Landlord and Tenant Board. Click the link to download the form directly from their website.
- Intended to be used only in the Province of Ontario, Canada.
Ontario Notice to Terminate Tenancy Early
ON landlords, give notice to your tenant that you are terminating their tenancy for a specific breach of the tenancy provisions with this Ontario Notice to Terminate a Tenancy Early.
- The Notice sets out the reason(s) for the termination, and indicates to the tenant whether this is a first notice or second notice.
- It also contains information for the tenant on how to cure the breach.
- This is a fillable PDF form issued by the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board.
Ontario Notice to Terminate Tenancy Early - Illegal Act or Misrepresentation of Income
Give notice to a tenant that you are terminating their tenancy for an illegal act or for misrepresentation of their income with this Ontario Notice to Terminate a Tenancy Early form.
- The Notice sets out the reason(s) for the termination, including:
- illegal drug use, production or trafficking,
- committing an illegal act or carrying on an illegal business in the rental unit,
- misrepresenting the tenant's income in order to qualify for low rental housing.
- It also contains information for the tenant about the legal implications and when they must vacate the rental unit.
- This is a fillable PDF form issued by the Landlord and Tenant Board. Click the link to download the form directly from their website.
Ontario Tenant Application for a Rent Reduction
ON tenants, make an application to the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board reduce your rent with this free Form T3 Tenant Application for a Rent Reduction.
This free form contains:
- Tenant's application form and reasons for the application.
- Information required to schedule the hearing.
- Payment and scheduling information form.
This is a free PDF form available on the Ontario Landlord Tenant Board website.
Ontario Tenant's Notice to End the Tenancy
Give notice to your landlord that you intend to terminate your tenancy with this Ontario Tenant's Notice to End the Tenancy Form N9.
- The Notice sets out the date of termination, and includes important information about how the Notice must be served on the landlord.
- This free form is a fillable PDF form issued by the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board.
Oregon 24 Hour Termination Notice for Unauthorized Occupant
Oregon landlords, if your tenant has an unauthorized person living with them, you can start the process to evict by serving them with this 24 Hour Termination Notice.
This document provides Oregon landlords with a legal process to address situations where an unauthorized person is residing in a tenant’s rental unit without your permission. If you discover that someone who is not a legal tenant is occupying your property, you may initiate the eviction process by serving a 24 Hour Termination Notice.
Purpose of the Notice
The 24 Hour Termination Notice is specifically intended for use when an individual is found living in a rental unit without authorization according to the terms of the rental agreement. The notice must be served to any occupant who is not recognized as a legal tenant.
Requirements and Process
- The Notice informs the unauthorized occupant that their presence in the rental unit is a violation of the rental agreement.
- Upon being served, the occupant is given 24 hours to vacate the premises.
Service of Notice
The form package includes a Service of Notice form. This form is used to document the method and details of how the 24 Hour Termination Notice was served to the tenant or unauthorized occupant.
Template Format and Intended Use
- The legal form template is provided in Microsoft Word format, allowing landlords to easily download, fill in, and print the necessary documents.
- This notice and form are intended solely for use within the State of Oregon.
Oregon Notice for Cause Termination
Oregon landlords, do you have legitimate grounds for terminating your tenant's rental agreement? You must first serve the tenant with a Notice for Cause Termination.
Purpose and Process of Notice
The Notice for Cause Termination serves to inform the tenant that they have violated the terms of the rental agreement. It specifies the number of days the tenant has to correct the issue.
If the tenant fails to remedy the violation within the allotted time, the rental agreement will be terminated, and the tenant must vacate the property.
Service of Notice Form
A Service of Notice form is provided to document the details regarding how the Notice was served to the tenant.
Document Format and Usage
This template is available in MS Word format and can be reused as needed. It is specifically intended for use within the State of Oregon.
PEI Notice of Intention to Retain Security Deposit
If you plan to keep all or part of your tenant's security deposit, you must serve them with this Notice of Intention to Retain Security Deposit under the PEI Rental of Residential Property Act.
- The Notice sets out how much of the deposit will be kept by the landlord, and for what reason(s).
- You must also inform the tenant how much interest accrued on the deposit, and how much they are getting back.
- The balance of the security deposit must be included with the Notice.
- The tenant has 15 days from receipt of the Notice to apply for a determination of the matter.
- For use only in the Province of Prince Edward Island, Canada.
PEI Notice of Rent Increase
Before you can raise the rent on a rental unit in PEI, you must serve your tenant with this Form 8 Tenant Notice of Annual Allowable Rent Increase.
- The landlord must inform the tenant:
- how much the increase is,
- what the new rent will be,
- how much of a percentage increase this is,
- what the maximum allowable increase is,
- the date that the rent for the property was last increased.
- The lessee (tenant) has the right to have the rental increase reviewed by the Director of Residential Rental Property within 10 days after receiving the notice.
- Form 8 available in PDF format.
- Intended for use only in the Province of Prince Edward Island, Canada.
PEI Tenant Notice of Termination
Notify your landlord that you are ending your tenancy by serving them with this Tenant Notice of Termination for Prince Edward Island.
- You can use this free Form 3 Notice more than once. Save it after you download it and reuse it as often as you need to.
- The Notice must be completed and served as described in Section 11 of the REntal of Residential Property Ace and Section 5 of the Regulations.
- If you don't give proper notice, your landlord may be able to claim damages against you.
- Available as a PDF download. Print it, fill it in, serve it on your landlord.
