N10 - Agreement to Increase the Rent Above the Guideline
Need to Increase Rent Above the Guideline? Shelterly Makes It Legal.
An Above-Guideline Increase (AGI) isn’t simple —
it requires the tenant’s signed agreement, proper
documentation, and strict compliance.
The N10 is Ontario’s official form for a mutually agreed AGI, and
Shelterly ensures it’s done cleanly, legally, and strategically.
👉 Get Your N10 AGI Agreement Prepared
What Is the N10 (AGI)?
The ONLY form that allows a landlord and tenant to mutually agree to a rent increase above Ontario’s annual guideline.
Use an N10 when:
✔ You completed major capital improvements
✔ Operating costs have significantly increased
✔ You’re negotiating an AGI instead of applying to the LTB
✔ The tenant is willing to sign an agreement
✔ You want a legally binding, paper-trail-clean increase
Without an N10, the increase is invalid and unenforceable.
When to Use an N10 (AGI)?
When the tenant agrees — the notice locks it in.
Issue an N10 if the tenant agrees to a rent increase due to:
✔ New appliances or upgrades
✔ Roofing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical replacements
✔ Energy efficiency improvements
✔ Structural repairs
✔ Safety upgrades
✔ Any major capital work that benefits the tenant
If both parties agree → N10.
If not → the landlord must apply to the LTB for an AGI (Form L5).
Shelterly helps you decide which route is better.
The Shelterly N10 Above Guideline Process
Simple. Compliant. Negotiated correctly.
1️⃣ Evaluate the Increase
We confirm whether your planned increase qualifies for an AGI agreement.
2️⃣ Structure the Proposal
We help craft a professional, tenant-friendly pitch supported by facts.
3️⃣ Prepare a Valid N10
Correct rent amounts, dates, math, and signatures — zero errors.
4️⃣ Guide the Tenant Conversation
We help you communicate clearly so tenants understand the value and accept the AGI.
5️⃣ Document Everything
Full proof-of-agreement, calculations, and paper trail — in case of future disputes.
Raise Rent Above the Guideline — Legally and Smoothly.
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👉 Book a Complimentary Consultation
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👉 View the Above Guideline Increase Toolkit
Why Landlords Choose Shelterly for N10 AGI Agreements
✔ We understand what qualifies for AGI agreements
✔ We write accurate forms that won’t be rejected
✔ We help you negotiate confidently and professionally
✔ We protect you from invalid or unenforceable increases
✔ We set up clean documentation that stands up long-term
The N10 requires precision — Shelterly ensures every detail is correct.
Annual General Increase N10 F.A.Q.’s
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→ No. Unilateral AGIs require an L5 application, not an N10.
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→ No — but we help you negotiate an agreement when it makes sense.
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→ You may qualify to file an AGI application with the LTB.
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→ Yes — compensation, upgrades, or improvements can be used as part of the agreement.
