Notices
Notice of Rent Increase
N1 rent increase notice
A rent increase only takes effect if the tenant gets 90 days' written notice on the Board's form, at least 12 months after the last increase. Our own team prepares, dates and serves the N1 so the increase holds.
$68+ HST · $76.84 with HST
Served by our team, with the Certificate of Service.
- NoticeAt least 90 days
- How oftenOnce every 12 months
- 2027 guideline1.9%
The timeline
How an N1 plays out
- Month 0
Plan the increase
The date is at least 12 months after the tenancy began or the last increase took effect.
- Day 1
The N1 is served
Prepared with the current and new rent and served by our team.
- 90+ days later
New rent starts
No earlier than 90 days after the notice is given; mailing adds five.
Included
What the price covers
- The increase checked against the guideline and the 12-month rule
- Prepared on the Board's N1
- Effective date counted for how it is served
- Served on the tenant
- Certificate of Service kept on file
From you
What we need from you
- The rental's address and unit
- Every tenant's full name, as on the lease
- The landlord's legal name, as on title
- A copy of the lease
- The current rent and the date it took effect
- The new rent and the date you want it to start
How much
Most occupied units are capped by the province's rent increase guideline: 2.1% for 2026 and 1.9% for 2027. Units first occupied for residential purposes after November 15, 2018 are among the exemptions the province lists, but they still need the 90 days' notice on the Board's form.
An increase above the guideline needs the tenant's agreement on an N10 or the Board's approval.
Why it's worth getting right
Short notice, or an increase less than 12 months after the last one, can make the increase void. Getting the form, the amount and the date right the first time is cheaper than redoing it.
What comes next
Work it out first
- Prices are before 13% HST. The Board's filing fees are added at cost, with no HST.
- Every notice includes serving it and the Certificate of Service. Courier, process serving and printing are extra.
- A hearing brief and a return hearing, when a case needs them, are charged separately.
- Our team serves N4 and N1 notices; the other legal work is done by a licensed paralegal that Tenant.ca arranges. Tenant.ca isn't a law firm.
Questions
About the N1
All questionsHow much notice does a rent increase need in Ontario?
At least 90 days' written notice, on the Board's form, and at least 12 months after the tenancy began or the last increase.
What is the 2027 rent increase guideline?
1.9%, according to the province's rent increase guideline table. It was 2.1% for 2026.
Notices
- N4 notice for rent not paid
- N1 rent increase notice
- N2 rent increase notice for a partly exempt unit
- N5 notice for damage, interference or overcrowding
- N6 notice for an illegal act or misrepresented income
- N7 notice for wilful damage, serious damage or safety
- N8 notice for persistent late payment
- N12 notice for your own use or a buyer's
- N13 notice for renovation, demolition or conversion
- N9: a tenant's notice to end the tenancy
- N11 agreement to end the tenancy
- Every price
Sources
- Ontario: residential rent increases
- Landlord and Tenant Board: forms, filing and fees
- Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
This page is general information, not legal advice. It reflects the Board's forms, instructions and brochures as read on November 13, 2026. Our team prepares and serves this notice for the landlord. Tenant.ca isn't a law firm: a lawyer or licensed paralegal can advise on your situation.