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.

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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.

How Bill 60 Changed the Landscape

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.

Reasons an N8 Application Will Fail

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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.

How Shelterly Can Help

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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.

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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.