N6: Notice to End Tenancy for Illegal Acts or Misrepresenting Income
Used when a tenant or their guest commits an illegal act or runs an illegal business at the rental property, or misrepresents income in rent-geared-to-income housing.
How the N6 Works
- Termination date: at least 20 days after service (10 days for serious drug-related offences).
- There is no correction window — the tenant cannot void an N6 by stopping the behaviour.
- Police reports, witness statements, and documentation dramatically strengthen the LTB application.
- File an L2 application after the notice — no later than 30 days after the termination date.
Fixed-Fee Help — No Hourly Billing
OLH handles the N6 on transparent fixed-fee rates (quoted in your free consultation, plus taxes and disbursements). Legal Guarantee clients pay nothing extra — every notice, filing, and LTB hearing is included at $199/month.
Approved Methods of Service
Invalid service is one of the most common reasons notices fail at the LTB. Approved methods:
| Method | Effective date of service |
|---|---|
| Handed to the tenant (or an adult in the unit) | Same day |
| Placed in the mailbox or mail slot | Same day |
| Slid under the door | Same day |
| Courier | First business day after sending |
| Regular mail | 5 days after mailing (add 5 days to notice period) |
| Day sent — only with written consent in the lease |
Not valid: taping to the door, leaving with a neighbour, posting in the building, text message, or voicemail. Always complete a Certificate of Service the day you serve.
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