N1, N2 or N10: which rent increase form?
Using the wrong form can make the increase invalid. Here is what each one is for.
General information, not legal advice. Use the official Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) forms and the Residential Tenancies Act as the authority. Results are estimates; check the official sources below.
Updated 2026-11-01: The Residential Tenancies Act changes from Bill 60 (Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025) that took effect on September 21, 2026 did not change the rent increase rules on this page: the guideline, the 12-month rule, 90 days' written notice and Forms N1, N2 and N10 stay the same. The changes are mainly about evictions: an N4 for unpaid rent can now set a termination date 7 days after the notice is given (it was 14), and the LTB updated forms such as the N12, L1 and L2 (older versions are not accepted after November 30, 2026). See our N4 guide and N12 guide.
Side by side
| Form | Official name | Use it for | Limit | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | Notice of Rent Increase | Most units covered by the rent increase rules (not care home units) | The guideline, unless the unit is exempt | 90 days' written notice; 12 months since the last increase |
| N2 | Notice of Rent Increase (Unit Partially Exempt) | Partially exempt units, such as some non-profit, social housing or care home units | The guideline does not apply | 90 days' written notice; 12 months since the last increase |
| N10 | Agreement to Increase the Rent Above the Guideline | Landlord and tenant agree to an increase for capital work or a new or additional service | Guideline + 3% | Replaces the notice; increase at least 6 days after signing; 12 months since the last increase |
N10 details
- The tenant can cancel the agreement in writing within five days of signing.
- If the work or service is not provided, the tenant can ask the LTB to treat the above-guideline part as invalid.
- Example from the LTB: guideline 1.6% + 3% = 4.6%.
Quick guide
- Regular rental unit: Form N1.
- Partially exempt unit (for example non-profit or social housing): Form N2.
- Care home unit covered by the rules: Form N3.
- You and the tenant agree to more for capital work or a new service: Form N10.
- You want more than the guideline without an agreement: apply to the LTB with Form L5.
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Official sources
- LTB — Forms, filing and fees (N1, N2, N10, L5)
- LTB — Form N2 instructions
- LTB — Form N10 instructions
- ontario.ca — Residential rent increases
Rules last checked against these sources on 2026-11-01.