I would like to end my tenancy. What are my options?

I Would Like to End My Tenancy. What Are My Options?

The following guide is intended to help you identify the options available to you if you are thinking about ending your tenancy.

To use this guide, please click on the option that most accurately describes your situation. If you have any follow up questions or if you intend to proceed with one of the available options, please be sure to let your Account Manager know as soon as possible. *

*Along with referencing the below information, please be sure to review the LTB’s “How a Tenant Can End Their Tenancy” brochure, which can be found here.

I am still within a fixed term (i.e., the first period of your tenancy, usually 12-months long).

OPTION #1 Request a Release: You can request that the landlord agree to release you from your tenancy by way of signing a Form N11. The landlord does not have to agree to this request.

OPTION #2 Re-assign Your Tenancy: You can request that the landlord allow you to assign your tenancy to another person. In this scenario, you would attempt to locate another qualified individual to take over the lease and present that person to the landlord as a potential tenant. If you receive permission to try to find a suitable candidate to take over your lease, please have the interested candidate apply using the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps. Please also be sure to read the below notes about the assignment process:

  • The landlord has the right to refuse your request to assign your lease, but, if they do, you will be able to end your tenancy with at least 30 days’ notice.
  • The landlord has the right to decline allowing a particular person to take over your lease but cannot do so unreasonably or arbitrarily.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to assign your lease to another person.

OPTION #3 Sublet: You can ask the landlord for permission to sublet your unit. In a sublet scenario, the expectation is that you will be moving back into the unit at some point and the tenancy will continue to be in your name. You would continue making the rent payments and would be responsible for communicating to the landlord any maintenance requests or concerns related to the tenancy. The landlord will not be involved in any agreements made between yourself and your subtenant, and you will continue to remain fully responsible for the unit.

  • If you would like to sublet your unit, you will still need to receive the owner’s permission to do so. In light of this, please have the proposed subtenant(s) apply using the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps
  • For us to consider your sublet application, you will first need to reach out to your condo management office to obtain their written permission for the sublet to occur. W require this because many condo buildings in Toronto prohibit sublets.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to sublet your unit.

OPTION #4 End Lease: You can wait until 60 days prior to the end of your lease term, then provide the landlord with 60 days’ notice using the Form N9.

OPTION #1 Request a Release: You can request that the landlord agree to release you from your tenancy by way of signing a Form N11. The landlord does not have to agree to this request. If the landlord approves your request to sign a Form N11, please note that you will need to make sure that your roommates are aware they will need to vacate the unit and remove their belongings on or before the day your tenancy ends.

OPTION #2 Re-assign Your Tenancy: You can request that the landlord allow you to assign your tenancy to another person. In this scenario, you would attempt to locate another qualified individual to take over the lease and present that person to the landlord as a potential tenant. If you receive permission to try to find a suitable candidate to take over your lease, please have the interested candidate apply using the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps. Please also be sure to read the below notes about the assignment process:

  • The landlord has the right to refuse your request to assign your lease, but, if they do, you will be able to end your tenancy with at least 30 days’ notice.
  • The landlord has the right to decline allowing a particular person to take over your lease but cannot do so unreasonably or arbitrarily.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to assign your lease to another person.
  • If the landlord approves your request to assign your lease, please note that you will need to make sure that your roommates are aware they will need to vacate the unit and remove their belongings on or before the day your lease will be assigned to the person who is taking over your lease.

OPTION #3 Sublet: You can ask the landlord for permission to sublet your unit. In a sublet scenario, the expectation is that you will be moving back into the unit at some point and the tenancy will continue to be in your name. You would continue making the rent payments and would be responsible for communicating to the landlord any maintenance requests or concerns related to the tenancy. The landlord will not be involved in any agreements made between yourself and your subtenant, and you will continue to remain fully responsible for the unit.

  • If you would like to sublet your unit, you will still need to receive the owner’s permission to do so. In light of this, please have the proposed subtenant(s) apply using the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps
  • For us to consider your sublet application, you will first need to reach out to your condo management office to obtain their written permission for the sublet to occur. W require this because many condo buildings in Toronto prohibit sublets.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to sublet your unit.

OPTION #4 End Lease: You can wait until 60 days prior to the end of your lease term, then provide the landlord with 60 days’ notice using the Form N9.

  • Again, please be sure that your roommates know that they will need to vacate the unit and remove their belongings on or before the date your lease ends.

1. Everyone who is named on the lease wants to move out/end their tenancy.

OPTION #1 Request a Release: You can request that the landlord agree to release you from your tenancy by way of signing a Form N11. The landlord does not have to agree to this request.

OPTION #2 Re-assign Your Tenancy: You can request that the landlord allow you to assign your tenancy to another person/group of people. In this scenario, you would attempt to locate another qualified person or group of people to take over the lease and present them to the landlord as a potential replacement. If you receive permission to try to find a suitable candidate to take over your lease, please have them apply using the instructions found here: www.landlord.net/apps. Please also be sure to read the below notes about the assignment process:

  • The landlord has the right to refuse your request to assign your lease, but, if they do, you will be able to end your tenancy with at least 30 days’ notice.
  • The landlord has the right to decline allowing a particular person or group of people to take over your lease but cannot do so unreasonably or arbitrarily.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to assign your lease.

OPTION #3 Sublet: You can ask the landlord for permission to sublet your unit. In a sublet scenario, the expectation is that you will be moving back into the unit at some point and the tenancy will continue to be in your name. You would continue making the rent payments and would be responsible for communicating to the landlord any maintenance requests or concerns related to the tenancy. The landlord will not be involved in any agreements made between yourself and your subtenant, and you will continue to remain fully responsible for the unit.

  • If you would like to sublet your unit, you will still need to receive the owner’s permission to do so. In light of this, please have the proposed subtenant(s) apply using the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to sublet your unit.

OPTION #4 End Lease: You can wait until 60 days prior to the end of your lease term, then provide the landlord with 60 days’ notice using the Form N9.

2. Not everyone who is named on the lease wants to move out/end their tenancy.

OPTION #1 Request a Substitution: The person who wishes to move out of the unit can request the landlord’s permission to transfer their interest in the joint tenancy to another party. The landlord has the right to decline this request. If the request is approved, it will be the responsibility of the current tenants to present to the landlord a viable replacement candidate. If approved, the outgoing tenant will have their name removed from the lease, and the name of the incoming tenant will be added to the lease. If you receive permission to assign your interest in the joint tenancy to another person, please have the candidate apply using the instructions found here: www.landlord.net/apps. Please also be sure to read the below notes about the substitution process.

  • In addition to obtaining the landlord’s consent, all parties named on the lease must agree to this change and provide permission for the replacement candidate to be added to the lease.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to assign your interest in the joint tenancy to another person.

OPTION #2 Sublet: The tenant who wishes to move out of the unit can request permission to sublet their room. In this case, the tenant will remain fully responsible for the rent, for communication with the landlord, for any damages to the unit, etc. For a sublet to take place, the landlord must consent to the sublet and the other tenants must also consent to having the subtenant move into the unit. If you have received permission to sublet your room from both the landlord and your co-tenants, please have the proposed subtenant(s) apply using the instructions found here: www.landlord.net/apps

  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to sublet your unit.

OPTION #3 Request Removal From Lease: The tenants who wish to remain in the unit/continue the tenancy can apply to continue the tenancy without having any new names added to the lease. If approved, the outgoing tenant’s name would be removed from the lease, and no new names would be added.

  • If you would like to sublet your unit, you will still need to receive the owner’s permission to do so. In light of this, please have the proposed subtenant(s) apply using the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps
  • For us to consider your sublet application, you will first need to reach out to your condo management office to obtain their written permission for the sublet to occur. W require this because many condo buildings in Toronto prohibit sublets.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to sublet your unit.

I am currently in a month-to-month tenancy / my initial lease term has passed.

OPTION #1 Give Notice: You will need to provide at least 60 days’ notice from the last day of your rental period (e.g., if you pay rent on the first day of each month, you would need to provide at least 60 days’ notice from the last day of the month) and provide your landlord with a signed Form N9.

OPTION #2 Request Expedited Termination: You can request that the landlord agree to terminate your tenancy with less than 60 days’ notice by way of a Form N11, but the landlord is not required to agree to this.

OPTION #3 Re-assign Your Tenancy: You can request that the landlord allow you to assign your tenancy to another person. In this scenario, you would attempt to locate another qualified individual to take over the lease and present that person to the landlord as a potential tenant. If you receive permission to try to find a suitable candidate to take over your lease, please have the interested candidate apply using the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps. Please also be mindful of the following:

  • The landlord has the right to refuse your request to assign your lease, but, if they do, you will be able to end your tenancy with at least 30 days’ notice.
  • The landlord has the right to decline allowing a particular person to take over your lease but cannot do so unreasonably or arbitrarily.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to assign your lease to another person.

OPTION #4 Sublet: You can ask the landlord for permission to sublet your unit. In a sublet scenario, the expectation is that you will be moving back into the unit at some point and the tenancy will continue to be in your name. You would continue making the rent payments and would be responsible for communicating to the landlord any maintenance requests or concerns related to the tenancy. The landlord will not be involved in any agreements made between yourself and your subtenant, and you will continue to remain fully responsible for the unit.

  • If you would like to sublet your unit, you will still need to receive the owner’s permission to do so. In light of this, please have the proposed subtenant(s) apply using the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps
  • For us to consider your sublet application, you will first need to reach out to your condo management office to obtain their written permission for the sublet to occur. W require this because many condo buildings in Toronto prohibit sublets.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to sublet your unit.

OPTION #1 Give Notice: You will need to provide at least 60 days’ notice from the last day of your rental period (e.g., if you pay rent on the first day of each month, you would need to provide at least 60 days’ notice from the last day of the month) and provide your landlord with a signed Form N9. Please note that you will need to make sure that your roommates are aware they will need to vacate the unit and remove their belongings on or before the day your tenancy ends.

OPTION #2 Request Expedited Termination: You can request that the landlord agree to terminate your tenancy with less than 60 days’ notice by way of a Form N11, but the landlord is not required to agree to this. If your request to terminate your tenancy early is approved, please note that you will need to make sure that your roommates are aware they will need to vacate the unit and remove their belongings on or before the day your tenancy ends.

OPTION #3 Re-assign Your Tenancy: You can request that the landlord allow you to assign your tenancy to another person. In this scenario, you would attempt to locate another qualified individual to take over the lease and present that person to the landlord as a potential tenant. If you receive permission to try to find a suitable candidate to take over your lease, please have the interested candidate apply using the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps. Please also be mindful of the following:

  • The landlord has the right to refuse your request to assign your lease, but, if they do, you will be able to end your tenancy with at least 30 days’ notice.
  • The landlord has the right to decline allowing a particular person to take over your lease but cannot do so unreasonably or arbitrarily.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to assign your lease to another person.
  • If the landlord approves your request to assign your lease, please note that you will need to make sure that your roommates are aware they will need to vacate the unit and remove their belongings on or before the day your lease will be assigned to the person who is taking over your lease.

OPTION #4 Sublet: You can ask the landlord for permission to sublet your unit. In a sublet scenario, the expectation is that you will be moving back into the unit at some point and the tenancy will continue to be in your name. You would continue making the rent payments and would be responsible for communicating to the landlord any maintenance requests or concerns related to the tenancy. The landlord will not be involved in any agreements made between yourself and your subtenant, and you will continue to remain fully responsible for the unit.

  • If you would like to sublet your unit, you will still need to receive the owner’s permission to do so. In light of this, please have the proposed subtenant(s) apply using the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps
  • For us to consider your sublet application, you will first need to reach out to your condo management office to obtain their written permission for the sublet to occur. W require this because many condo buildings in Toronto prohibit sublets.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to sublet your unit.

1. Everyone who is named on the lease wants to move out/end their tenancy.

OPTION #1 Give Notice: You will need to provide at least 60 days’ notice from the last day of your rental period (e.g., if you pay rent on the first day of each month, you would need to provide at least 60 days’ notice from the last day of the month) and provide your landlord with a signed Form N9.

OPTION #2 Request Expedited Termination: You can request that the landlord agree to terminate your tenancy with less than 60 days’ notice by way of a Form N11, but the landlord is not required to agree to this.

OPTION #3 Re-assign Your Tenancy: You can ask for permission to assign your lease to another person/group of people. In this scenario, you would attempt to locate another qualified person or group of people to take over the lease and present them to the landlord as a potential replacement. If you receive permission to try to find a suitable candidate to take over your lease, please have them apply using the instructions found here: www.landlord.net/apps. Please also be sure to read the below notes about the assignment process:

  • The landlord has the right to refuse your request to assign your lease, but, if they do, you will be able to end your tenancy with at least 30 days’ notice.
  • The landlord has the right to decline allowing a particular person or group of people to take over your lease but cannot do so unreasonably or arbitrarily.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to assign your lease.

OPTION #4 Sublet: You can ask the landlord for permission to sublet your unit. In a sublet scenario, the expectation is that you will be moving back into the unit at some point and the tenancy will continue to be in your name. You would continue making the rent payments and would be responsible for communicating to the landlord any maintenance requests or concerns related to the tenancy. The landlord will not be involved in any agreements made between yourself and your subtenant, and you will continue to remain fully responsible for the unit.

  • If you would like to sublet your unit, you will still need to receive the owner’s permission to do so. In light of this, please have the proposed subtenant(s) apply using the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps
  • For us to consider your sublet application, you will first need to reach out to your condo management office to obtain their written permission for the sublet to occur. W require this because many condo buildings in Toronto prohibit sublets.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to sublet your unit.

2. Not everyone who is named on the lease wants to move out/end their tenancy.

OPTION #1 Request a Substitution: The person who wishes to move out of the unit can request the landlord’s permission to transfer their interest in the joint tenancy to another party. The landlord has the right to decline this request. If the request is approved, it will be the responsibility of the current tenants to present to the landlord a viable replacement candidate. If approved, the outgoing tenant will have their name removed from the lease, and the name of the incoming tenant will be added to the lease. If you receive permission to assign your interest in the joint tenancy to another person, please have the candidate apply using the instructions found here: www.landlord.net/apps. Please also be sure to read the below notes about the substitution process.

  • In addition to obtaining the landlord’s consent, all parties named on the lease must agree to this change and provide consent for the replacement candidate to be added to the lease.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to assign your interest in the joint tenancy to another person.

OPTION #2 Sublet: The tenant who wishes to move out of the unit can request permission to sublet their room. In this case, the tenant will remain fully responsible for the rent, for communication with the landlord, for any damages to the unit, etc. For a sublet to take place, the landlord must consent to the sublet and the other tenants must also consent to having the subtenant move into the unit. If you have received permission to sublet your room from both the landlord and your co-tenants, please have the proposed subtenant(s) apply using the instructions found here: www.landlord.net/apps

  • If you would like to sublet your unit, you will still need to receive the owner’s permission to do so. In light of this, please have the proposed subtenant(s) apply using the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps
  • For us to consider your sublet application, you will first need to reach out to your condo management office to obtain their written permission for the sublet to occur. W require this because many condo buildings in Toronto prohibit sublets.
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to sublet your unit.

OPTION #3 Request Removal From Lease: The tenants who wish to remain in the unit/continue the tenancy can apply to continue the tenancy without having any new names added to the lease. If approved, the outgoing tenant’s name would be removed from the lease, and no new names would be added.

  • If you are interested in applying to hold the lease on your own, please  follow the instructions found here: landlord.net/apps
  • Per your lease agreement, there is a $200 + HST (i.e., $226) administrative fee that will be charged to you if you choose to re-apply to have one tenant’s name removed from the lease.

**For more detailed information about the above-outlined options, please refer to the LTB’s handout about how tenants can end their tenancy, found here.