ONTARIO HOME INTEL · LTB RENT INCREASE GUIDE
Ontario landlords do not use one form for every rent increase. The Landlord and Tenant Board currently lists N1, N2, N3 and N10 for different rent-increase situations. Choosing between them depends on the rental unit, the applicable rent rules and what the landlord is trying to do.
What each form is for
- N1 – Notice of Rent Increase: the standard rent-increase notice used where the N1 rules apply.
- N2 – Notice of Rent Increase (Unit Partially Exempt): for units that fall within the circumstances covered by the N2.
- N3 – Notice to Increase the Rent and/or Charges for Care Services and Meals: a specialized notice involving qualifying care services and meal charges.
- N10 – Agreement to Increase the Rent Above the Guideline: an agreement, not simply a unilateral rent-increase notice, used only in the circumstances permitted by the Residential Tenancies Act.
N1 vs N2
The distinction matters. A landlord should not select N1 or N2 merely because one appears more convenient. Confirm the unit’s legal status and read the current official instructions before giving a notice.
Above-guideline increases
N10 should not be confused with an L5 application. An N10 concerns an agreement to increase rent above the guideline in permitted circumstances, while L5 is the landlord application for a rent increase above the guideline. See our Above-Guideline Rent Increase guide.
Before increasing rent
- Confirm whether the unit is subject to the applicable rent-increase rules.
- Use the current official LTB form and instructions.
- Check the current Ontario rent-increase guideline and timing requirements.
- Do not rely on an online calculator as a substitute for determining whether an increase is legally permitted.
- Keep a copy of the notice and appropriate delivery records.
Get the current official N1, N2, N3 and N10 forms and instructions →
Related Ontario Home Intel resources
- Ontario Rent Increases & Rent Control
- Ontario Rent Increase Calculator
- LTB Notice & Form Finder
- L1–L10 Landlord Applications
General information only: This guide does not determine whether a rent increase is permitted or which form is legally appropriate for a particular tenancy. Verify current requirements with Tribunals Ontario and obtain legal advice where appropriate. Last reviewed September 2026.