Notice to End a Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent (N4)
Did your Tenant Pay Their Rent Late?
When rent doesn’t show up on the 1st, stress shows up on the landlord.
If you’re asking yourself what to do if “my tenant did not pay rent on time” or “my tenant missed their rent payment”, Shelterly can help ASAP! Shelterly steps in fast with the legal tools, documentation, and authority to correct late payment habits before they become bigger problems.
Late Rent = Early Warning
Don’t ignore it. Fix it.
When rent isn’t paid on time, it’s usually the first sign of:
Cash-flow issues
Poor habits
Lack of accountability
Disregard for the agreement
Ontario law is clear:
Rent is due on the date stated in the lease, no exceptions.
Shelterly ensures tenants take that date seriously.
The Shelterly Fix.
Fast. Professional. Residential Tenancies Act Compliant.
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1️⃣ We Document Every Late Payment
Simple, clean, LTB-ready proof showing exactly when rent was due — and when it actually arrived.
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2️⃣ We Reset Expectations With Authority
Shelterly sends professional, legally accurate communication that stops excuses and reinforces the lease.
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3️⃣ We Prepare the Right Notice (N4)
If payment is overdue, we prepare and serve a clean N4 — the Non-Payment of Rent notice — with zero errors.
Your Advantages With Shelterly
✔ Rent back on track
✔ Proper notices served legally
✔ No emotional back-and-forth
✔ Zero mistakes that delay hearings
✔ Full compliance with the RTA
✔ A clear paper trail if escalation is needed
Stop Late Rent Before It Becomes Non-Payment
Landlords: act now before late rent becomes a crisis. Stop accepting excuses and delays. Protect your cash flow, property, and sanity.
What we offer
Free late-rent support call — practical next steps.
Ontario Late-Rent Toolkit — scripts, template notices/letters, checklists, and timelines.
Why act now
Small arrears can grow into large losses.
Delays limit options and complicate recovery.
Clear, documented communication protects you if matters escalate.
How to proceed
Book your free support call to get an action plan.
Download the Ontario Late-Rent Toolkit to handle conversations and paperwork confidently.
Don’t let promises and guilt cost you time and money. Address late rent firmly, fairly, and legally.
Why Shelterly?
Because we…
Work exclusively within Ontario's RTA
Manage late-rent files every week
Handle tenant communication so you don’t have to
Know exactly when to warn, when to notice, and when to escalate
You’re never guessing.
You’re never offside.
You’re always protected.
N4 - F.A.Q
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If the lease says the 1st, anything after that is late — even by a day.
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No. Late fees are illegal. Only legal notices apply.
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The N4 becomes void — but the record stays, which helps establish pattern.
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Shelterly escalates to the LTB with the proper application.
Bottom Line
Late rent stops being stressful when Shelterly handles it.
Your income stays predictable.
Your file stays clean.
Your tenant stays accountable.
👉 Start the Late-Rent Process Now
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Property Setup
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Professional Photos
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