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Notice of Rent Increase - N1

Ontario Rent Increase (N1)

The N1 is the only legal way to raise rent in Ontario.

One mistake can void the increase — or delay it for months.

Shelterly handles the entire process so you stay compliant, confident, and protected.

👉 Get Your N1 Prepared by Shelterly

👉 Download the N1 Rent Increase Toolkit
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What Is the N1?

The Official Form to Raise Rent — Legally.

In Ontario, landlords must use the Form N1 – Notice of Rent Increase to raise rent on a residential unit covered under the Residential Tenancies Act.

No N1 =
❌ Increase invalid
❌ Tenant doesn’t have to pay
❌ You can't enforce it
❌ You lose months of income

Shelterly ensures you never miss a rule.

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When You Can Serve an N1?

  1. ✔ Once every 12 months

  2. ✔ Only for tenants in rent-controlled units

  3. ✔ Increase must follow the Ontario guideline

  4. ✔ Must provide 90 days’ notice

  5. ✔ Must calculate the increase precisely

  6. ✔ Must serve the tenant using an approved method

We handle every step for you — correctly.

The Shelterly Process

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    1️⃣ Verify Eligibility

    We confirm the unit qualifies for a guideline or above-guideline increase.

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    2️⃣ Calculate the Correct Number

    No rounding errors. No miscalculations. No “oops the notice is void.”

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    3️⃣ Prepare a Clean N1

    Shelterly completes the notice with exact dates, names, rent amounts, and legal wording.

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    4️⃣ Serve It Properly

    We ensure the N1 is served in a legally recognized method and recorded for proof.

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    5️⃣ Provide You the Documentation Package

    Completed N1, Proof of service, Rent increase calculation.

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    6️⃣Collect the New Rental Amount

    The new rent will be collected on the effective date of the rent increase.

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Why Landlords Choose Shelterly

Precision = Protection.

  • ✔ We know the LTB rules inside out

  • ✔ Zero risk of invalid increases

  • ✔ Professional communication tenants respect

  • ✔ Full documentation if the tenant disputes the increase

  • ✔ Fast turnaround — no delays, no guesswork

Stay legal. Stay protected. Stay ahead.

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FAQs

How much can I increase rent?

→ The annual guideline (e.g., 2.5% in 2025; 2.1% in 2026) unless exempt. Please check with the Landlord and Tenant Board to confirm the Rent Increase Guideline..

What if I give the wrong date or wrong amount?

→ The increase is invalid. You must re-serve and restart the 90-day clock.

Can I increase above the guideline?

→ Yes, but only through the AGI process (above-guideline increase). Ask us.


Do new tenants get guideline-controlled rent?

Do new tenants get guideline-controlled rent?

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