Persistently Late Payment
of Rent - N8
“My tenant is always late paying rent — what can I do?”
If a tenant is consistently paying rent late, repeatedly interfering with others, or ignoring lawful obligations, Ontario law allows landlords to act — but only if the pattern is proven correctly.
Under Bill 60, the LTB expects:
Clear patterns
Clean timelines
Precise notice alignment
Strong, consistent evidence
One mistake can reset the clock by months.
What the N8 Is — and What It Is Not
The N8 is not for emergencies.
The N8 is not for one-off issues.
The N8 is not forgiving of errors.
The N8 is designed for persistent, ongoing behaviour — and the Landlord and Tenant Board applies strict scrutiny when reviewing these notices.
If the pattern isn’t documented properly, the application fails.
Bill 60 Changed the Playing Field
Recent legislative changes have made the LTB more focused on:
Procedural accuracy
Evidence consistency
Fairness and proportionality
Abuse of process
Vague complaints no longer survive hearings.
Emotionally written notices get dismantled.
Improper dates and service methods end cases instantly.
Professional preparation is no longer optional.
Common Reasons N8 Applications Fail
Most landlords don’t lose on facts — they lose on process.
❌ Misaligned termination dates
❌ Weak or incomplete rent ledgers
❌ Inconsistent communication records
❌ Treating the N8 like an N4 or N5
❌ Improper service
❌ Overstating allegations
Shelterly eliminates these risks.
What You Get
Fast clarity. Strong evidence. Full compliance.
✔ LTB-ready documentation
✔ Proper notices done right
✔ Zero guesswork or Google searches
✔ Stress removed from your inbox
✔ A predictable rent schedule again
Shelterly handles the legal process.
You get your time — and cash flow — back.
What Shelterly Does Differently
We don’t just “fill out the form.”
We:
✔ Review the full tenancy history
✔ Confirm the behaviour meets the legal persistence threshold
✔ Audit rent ledgers and communications
✔ Align notice dates precisely with the rental period
✔ Ensure Bill 60 compliance
✔ Prepare the file for LTB scrutiny — not hope
This is about defensibility, not shortcuts.
Book an N8 Compliance Review
Before anything is served, we review:
Whether the N8 is the correct notice
Whether the pattern is legally sufficient
Whether the evidence will hold up
Whether Bill 60 risks exist