A Canadian Lease Termination Notice is a formal written document that a landlord or tenant uses to inform the other party that the residential tenancy will be ending on a specified date. This notice is a mandatory step in the tenancy termination process across all Canadian provinces, and failure to provide proper notice can result in the notice being deemed void by a provincial tenancy tribunal.

Canadian tenancy termination rules are governed entirely by provincial legislation, and the requirements differ substantially across jurisdictions. In Ontario, the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (S.O. 2006, c. 17) establishes a prescriptive framework: tenants must use Form N9 to end a month-to-month tenancy with 60 days' notice (s. 44), while landlords must use specific N-forms depending on the reason — N4 for non-payment (14 days), N12 for landlord's own use (60 days), N13 for demolition or major renovation (120 days). A landlord cannot terminate an Ontario tenancy without an approved reason and must obtain an order from the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) before the tenant is required to leave.

In British Columbia, the Residential Tenancy Act (S.B.C. 2002, c. 78) requires tenants to give one full month's written notice to end a periodic tenancy (s. 45), while landlords must give two months' notice for landlord's use (s. 49) or four months for demolition (s. 49), along with one month's rent compensation. In Alberta, the Residential Tenancies Act (R.S.A. 2000, c. R-17) allows either party to terminate a monthly periodic tenancy with one full tenancy month's notice served on or before the first day of the month (s. 8), and Alberta does not require a landlord to have a specific reason to end a periodic tenancy.

This template accommodates both landlord-initiated and tenant-initiated terminations, includes compensation and deposit return provisions, and references the applicable provincial requirements.

When a tenant decides to end a month-to-month tenancy and needs to provide formal written notice to the landlord within the required notice period. This ensures the tenant meets provincial minimum notice requirements and avoids liability for additional months of rent.

When a landlord needs to terminate a tenancy for a legally permitted reason, such as personal or family use of the unit, planned demolition, major renovation, or conversion to non-residential use, and must document the reason and provide compensation where required by law.

When a tenancy is being terminated due to non-payment of rent and the landlord must issue a formal notice with the prescribed cure period before applying to the provincial tenancy tribunal for an eviction order.

When both parties have mutually agreed to end the tenancy early and need a written record of the agreed termination date, deposit return arrangements, and any other terms of the separation.

When a fixed-term lease is expiring and one or both parties do not wish to renew, requiring written confirmation that the tenancy will end on the lease expiration date rather than converting to a periodic tenancy.

When the landlord or tenant needs documented proof of proper notice delivery for use in potential provincial tribunal proceedings. Without written proof, verbal termination claims are difficult to enforce.

Notice Date and Delivery Method — The notice must state the date it was written and how it was delivered (in person, registered mail, mail slot). Ontario's LTB and BC's RTB have strict rules about valid methods of service.

Identification of Parties and Premises — The notice must include the full legal names and addresses of both the landlord and tenant, and clearly identify the rental unit by address and unit number.

Termination Date — The specific date the tenancy will end, which must comply with the minimum notice period for the applicable province and tenancy type. In Ontario, the date must fall on the last day of a rental period.

Reason for Termination — The stated reason must be one recognized under provincial legislation. Ontario landlords cannot terminate without an approved reason. The notice should include specific facts supporting the reason.

Compensation Provisions — Where required by provincial law (Ontario s. 48.1, 52, 55; BC s. 49), the notice should state the compensation amount and payment deadline.

Deposit Return — How the security deposit or last month's rent deposit will be handled. Include the tenant's forwarding address, which triggers deposit return deadlines in BC (15 days) and Alberta (10 days).

Move-Out Inspection — Whether a joint inspection will be conducted. In BC, the condition inspection report (Form RTB-27) is mandatory and failure to complete it forfeits the landlord's right to claim against the deposit.

Tenant Vacating Obligations — A clear list of the tenant's responsibilities upon moving out: removing belongings, returning keys, cleaning, and transferring utilities.

Provincial Compliance Statement — A section referencing the specific provincial legislation under which the notice is issued, including relevant section numbers and the applicable tenancy tribunal.

Signature and Acknowledgment — The notice should be signed by the party giving notice and include an acknowledgment section for the recipient to confirm receipt and date.