Notice to End Tenancy

Ending a tenancy in Canada is provincial, and the mistake that costs people money is almost never the wording of the letter — it is the date. This page asks which province you are in, explains that province's notice rule, and links the official form where the province publishes one. In Ontario you must use Form N9; a letter will not end the tenancy. Use the draft here to assemble the details, then copy them onto the real form.

What this template is for

A draft built around the details you need

Use this to work out your province's notice period and correct termination date before completing the official notice form or, where no form is prescribed, sending written notice.

Notice periods, valid delivery methods, and required forms vary by province and tenancy type. Where a province publishes an official form, that form is what ends the tenancy. Confirm with your provincial tenancy authority.

How to use it

  1. Select your province or territory to load its notice rule.
  2. Read the official form notice. If your province requires a form, download it and use it.
  3. Enter the rental address, notice date, and intended move-out date.
  4. Check the move-out date against the notice period before you send anything.

A completed example

Example shown for Ontario

An Ontario tenant giving 60 days of notice ending on the last day of a rental period. In Ontario this content goes onto Form N9.

2026-08-06

Birchwood Property Management

Subject: Notice to end tenancy for 77 Wellesley Street East, Unit 1104 Toronto, ON M4Y 1H1

Dear Birchwood Property Management,

I, Marcus Delacroix, am providing written notice that I intend to end my tenancy at 77 Wellesley Street East, Unit 1104 Toronto, ON M4Y 1H1. My intended move-out date is 2026-10-31.

An Ontario tenant ending a tenancy uses Form N9, Tenant's Notice to End the Tenancy. A month-to-month tenancy needs 60 days of notice ending on the last day of a rental period. If the landlord and tenant both agree to end it, Form N11 is used instead.

This notice gives 86 days before the move-out date, which meets the 60 days requirement for a month-to-month tenancy. The termination date must also fall on the last day of a rental period. If rent is due on the first of the month, that means the last day of a month, not a mid-month date.

My forwarding address is: 18 Ravine Drive Hamilton, ON L8P 2K4

Please contact me to coordinate the move-out inspection, key return, and return of any deposit or interest owed.

Sincerely, Marcus Delacroix [email protected] 647-555-0173

Make your own

Fill in your details, then download a PDF or an editable Word file.

Use the official form

Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board requires Form N9: Tenant's Notice to End the Tenancy.

Ontario requires Form N9. A letter is not a substitute. Use this page to work out your correct termination date, then put it on the N9.

Open the official form
  • Tenant name is required.
  • Landlord/property manager name is required.
  • Rental address is required.
  • Intended move-out date is required.

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Common questions

Can I end an Ontario tenancy with a letter instead of Form N9?

No. Ontario requires Form N9, Tenant's Notice to End the Tenancy. A landlord can refuse a letter, and the Landlord and Tenant Board will treat the tenancy as continuing. Use this page to get the date right, then put it on the N9.

How much notice do I have to give?

It depends on the province and the tenancy type. Ontario requires 60 days for a month-to-month tenancy, ending on the last day of a rental period. British Columbia requires one full month, effective the day before rent is due. Quebec works differently again, because leases renew automatically and you send a notice of non-renewal.

What happens if my move-out date is wrong?

An invalid termination date usually means the notice does not take effect, and you can be held to rent for another full period. This is the single most expensive mistake tenants make, which is why this page checks the date rather than just formatting a letter.

Can I email the notice?

Service rules are provincial and some are strict about hand delivery, mail, or posting. Even where email is allowed, keep proof of delivery. A read receipt or a photo of the notice posted on the door has settled more disputes than the letter itself.

Do I get my deposit back?

That depends on the province. Ontario does not allow damage deposits at all, only a rent deposit applied to the last month. Provinces that do allow security deposits generally require a move-out inspection before a landlord can claim against one.

How this template is maintained

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Thomas TremblayFounder and editor, Canooq

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