Key Terms at a Glance
Fixed Term — I'm the only person on the lease
You're within your initial lease period (usually 12 months) and live alone.
| Option | What it is | Landlord approval? | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request a Release | Ask the landlord to mutually agree to end your tenancy early via Form N11. | Required | Optional |
| Assign Your Lease | Find a qualified replacement tenant to take over your lease. | Required $226 fee | Optional |
| Sublet | Temporarily rent your unit to someone else while you plan to return. | Required | Optional |
| Wait & Give Notice | Wait until 60 days before lease end, then submit Form N9. | Not required | Standard |
Option 1 — Request a Release (Form N11)
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 — Assign Your Lease $226 incl. HST
You can request permission to assign your tenancy to a new qualified individual. If the landlord agrees to your request, find a suitable candidate and have them apply at landlord.net/apps →
- The landlord may refuse the assignment request — if so, you can terminate with at least 30 days' notice.
- The landlord may decline a specific candidate, but cannot do so unreasonably or arbitrarily.
- A $200 + HST ($226) administrative fee applies per your lease agreement.
Option 3 — Sublet
You can ask for permission to sublet your unit. In a sublet, the expectation is that you will return to the unit — the tenancy stays in your name. You remain fully responsible for rent and the unit. The landlord is not involved in your arrangement with the subtenant.
- Have the proposed subtenant apply at landlord.net/apps →
- If you're in a condo building, you must first obtain written permission from your condo management office — many Toronto condo buildings prohibit sublets.
Option 4 — Wait & Give Notice (Form N9)
Wait until 60 days before your lease end date, then provide the landlord with 60 days' written notice using Form N9 →
Fixed Term — I'm the only person on the lease, but I have roommates
You're within your initial lease period. Your roommates are not named on the lease.
| Option | What it is | Landlord approval? | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request a Release | Mutual early end via Form N11. Note: your roommates must also vacate. | Required | Optional |
| Assign Your Lease | Find a replacement tenant. Roommates must vacate on assignment date. | Required $226 fee | Optional |
| Sublet | Temporarily rent to another person while you plan to return. | Required | Optional |
| Wait & Give Notice | Give 60 days' notice before lease end via Form N9. Roommates must vacate. | Not required | Standard |
Important: In all scenarios, your roommates must vacate and remove their belongings on or before the date your tenancy ends or is transferred. Please communicate this to them promptly.
Option 1 — Request a Release (Form N11)
You can request that the landlord agree to release you from your tenancy by signing a Form N11 →. The landlord does not have to agree. If approved, ensure your roommates know they must vacate by the end date.
Option 2 — Assign Your Lease $226 incl. HST
Request permission to assign your tenancy to a qualified new tenant. If approved, have them apply at landlord.net/apps →
- The landlord may refuse the assignment request — if so, you can terminate with at least 30 days' notice.
- The landlord cannot decline a specific candidate unreasonably or arbitrarily.
- A $200 + HST ($226) administrative fee applies.
- Your roommates must vacate on or before the assignment date.
Option 3 — Sublet
You can request permission to sublet your unit. You remain the tenant of record and fully responsible for the unit. Have the proposed subtenant apply at landlord.net/apps →. Condo buildings may require written permission from condo management first.
Option 4 — Wait & Give Notice (Form N9)
Wait until 60 days before lease end, then submit Form N9 →. Ensure your roommates know they must vacate by the tenancy end date.
Fixed Term — All roommates are named on the lease
You're in a joint tenancy within your initial fixed lease period.
| Option | What it is | Landlord approval? | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request a Release | All tenants agree to end via Form N11. | Required | Optional |
| Assign Your Lease | Find a replacement person or group to take over. | Required $226 fee | Optional |
| Sublet | Temporarily rent to someone while intending to return. | Required | Optional |
| Wait & Give Notice | 60 days' notice before lease end via Form N9. | Not required | Standard |
| Option | What it is | Approval needed? | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request Substitution | Outgoing tenant transfers their lease share to a new person. All co-tenants must consent. | Landlord + all co-tenants $226 fee | Optional |
| Sublet Your Room | Outgoing tenant sublets their room. They remain fully responsible. | Landlord + all co-tenants | Optional |
| Remove From Lease | Remaining tenants continue without replacing the outgoing tenant's name. | Landlord | Optional |
Option 1 — Request a Substitution $226 incl. HST
The outgoing tenant can request to transfer their interest in the joint tenancy → to another party. The landlord has the right to decline. If approved, present a replacement candidate — have them apply at landlord.net/apps →
- All co-tenants named on the lease must also consent to the change.
- A $200 + HST ($226) administrative fee applies.
Option 2 — Sublet Your Room
The tenant wishing to leave can request permission to sublet their room. The outgoing tenant remains fully responsible for rent, communications with the landlord, and any damages. Both the landlord and all remaining co-tenants must consent. Have the proposed subtenant apply at landlord.net/apps →
Option 3 — Request Removal From Lease
The remaining tenants can apply to continue the tenancy under their names only — no replacement added. If approved, the outgoing tenant's name is removed. Apply at landlord.net/apps →
- A $200 + HST ($226) administrative fee applies per your lease agreement.
Month-to-Month — I live alone, I'm the only person on the lease
Your initial fixed-term lease has passed and you're now on a month-to-month tenancy.
| Option | What it is | Landlord approval? | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Give Notice | Provide 60 days' notice from the last day of your rental period via Form N9. | Not required | Standard |
| Request Early Exit | Ask to terminate with less than 60 days' notice via Form N11. | Required | Optional |
| Assign Your Lease | Find a qualified replacement tenant to take over. | Required $226 fee | Optional |
| Sublet | Temporarily rent to another while planning to return. | Required | Optional |
Option 1 — Give Notice (Form N9)
Provide at least 60 days' notice, aligned to the last day of your rental period. For example, if rent is due the 1st of each month, your 60-day notice must expire on the last day of a month. Submit a signed Form N9 →
Option 2 — Request Early Termination (Form N11)
You can ask the landlord to agree to terminate with less than 60 days' notice via a signed Form N11 →. The landlord is not required to agree.
Option 3 — Assign Your Lease $226 incl. HST
Request permission to assign your tenancy to a qualified new tenant. Have them apply at landlord.net/apps →
- The landlord may refuse — if so, you can terminate with at least 30 days' notice.
- The landlord cannot decline a specific candidate unreasonably.
- A $200 + HST ($226) administrative fee applies.
Option 4 — Sublet
Request permission to temporarily sublet your unit. You remain the tenant of record, fully responsible for rent and the unit. Have the subtenant apply at landlord.net/apps →. Condo buildings may require written permission from condo management first.
Month-to-Month — I'm the only one on the lease, but I have roommates
Your initial term has passed. Your roommates are not named on the lease.
Remember: In all scenarios, your roommates must vacate on or before the date your tenancy ends or transfers. Please communicate this early.
| Option | What it is | Landlord approval? | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Give Notice | 60 days' notice from last day of rental period via Form N9. Roommates must vacate. | Not required | Standard |
| Request Early Exit | Request early termination via Form N11. | Required | Optional |
| Assign Your Lease | Find a replacement tenant. Roommates must vacate on assignment date. | Required $226 fee | Optional |
| Sublet | Temporarily rent to another while planning to return. | Required | Optional |
Option 1 — Give Notice (Form N9)
Provide at least 60 days' notice from the last day of your rental period via Form N9 →. Ensure your roommates know they must vacate by that date.
Option 2 — Request Early Termination (Form N11)
You can ask the landlord to agree to terminate with less than 60 days' notice via Form N11 →. If approved, your roommates must vacate by the agreed end date.
Option 3 — Assign Your Lease $226 incl. HST
Request permission to assign your tenancy. Have the candidate apply at landlord.net/apps →. Your roommates must vacate on or before the assignment date. A $226 fee applies.
Option 4 — Sublet
Request permission to sublet. You remain responsible for the unit. Have the subtenant apply at landlord.net/apps →. Condo buildings may require condo management's written permission first.
Month-to-Month — All roommates are named on the lease
Your initial term has passed and you're in a joint month-to-month tenancy.
| Option | What it is | Landlord approval? | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Give Notice | 60 days' notice from last day of rental period via Form N9. | Not required | Standard |
| Request Early Exit | Early termination by mutual agreement via Form N11. | Required | Optional |
| Assign Your Lease | Find a replacement person or group. | Required $226 fee | Optional |
| Sublet | Temporarily rent to someone while intending to return. | Required | Optional |
| Option | What it is | Approval needed? | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request Substitution | Outgoing tenant transfers their share to a replacement. All co-tenants must consent. | Landlord + all co-tenants $226 fee | Optional |
| Sublet Your Room | Outgoing tenant sublets their room. They remain fully responsible. | Landlord + all co-tenants | Optional |
| Remove From Lease | Remaining tenants continue without a replacement added. | Landlord $226 fee | Optional |
Option 1 — Request a Substitution $226 incl. HST
The outgoing tenant requests permission to transfer their interest in the joint tenancy to a new party. The landlord has the right to decline. If approved, find a replacement and have them apply at landlord.net/apps →
- All co-tenants named on the lease must consent to the change.
- A $200 + HST ($226) fee applies.
Option 2 — Sublet Your Room
The outgoing tenant can request permission to sublet their room. They remain fully responsible for rent, communications, and damages. Both the landlord and all co-tenants must consent. Have the subtenant apply at landlord.net/apps →. Condo management's written permission may be required.
Option 3 — Request Removal From Lease $226 incl. HST
The remaining tenants can apply to hold the lease without adding a new name. If approved, the outgoing tenant's name is removed. Apply at landlord.net/apps →. A $200 + HST ($226) fee applies.