Protect the asset. Recover the rent.
Quick Answer
A paralegal can represent a landlord at the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board, preparing the N4, N5, or N12 notice, filing the L1 or L2 application, and appearing at the hearing. In most cases, the landlord does not need to attend personally. The value of representation is almost entirely in getting the paperwork right the first time.
Whether a tenant has stopped paying, damaged the unit, or you genuinely need the property back, the Residential Tenancies Act sets a precise path — and the Board enforces it strictly against landlords who cut corners. We make sure each step holds up, so you reach a decision instead of starting over.
A dismissed application is the most expensive outcome.
The Board dismisses landlord applications every day — not on the merits, but on a miscalculated termination date, an arrears figure that doesn't match the ledger, or service that can't be proven. Each dismissal means weeks or months of lost rent and a fresh start. The value of representation is almost entirely front-loaded: getting the notice and the filing right the first time is what makes the rest fast.
Applications we bring for landlords
4 matters- Form N4 → L1
Non-Payment of Rent
The most common landlord application. Serve the N4 notice, then file the L1 to evict for arrears and recover the rent the tenant owes.
Read the overview - Form N5 / N6 / N7 → L2
Eviction for Cause
Ending a tenancy for conduct — damage, interference with other tenants, overcrowding, illegal acts, or serious safety problems — through the right notice and an L2 application.
Read the overview - Form N12 → L2
Landlord's Own Use (N12)
Ending a tenancy because the landlord, a close family member, or a purchaser genuinely intends to move into the unit — with the compensation and good-faith requirements the Act demands.
Read the overview - Form L5
Above-Guideline Increase
Applying to raise rent beyond the provincial guideline to recover the cost of major capital work or extraordinary increases in municipal taxes or security costs.
Read the overview
- 01
Serve the right notice
The matter starts with the correct form — N4, N5, N12 — completed accurately and served the way the Act requires. This step decides whether the application stands.
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File the application
Once the notice period runs, we file the L1 or L2 with the Board, pay the fee, and assemble the rent ledger or evidence that proves the ground.
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Appear at the hearing
Most hearings are by video. We present your case, respond to the tenant, and where appropriate negotiate an enforceable resolution on the day.
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Enforce the order
If the tenant doesn't comply, we file the order with the Court Enforcement Office so the sheriff can enforce vacant possession.
How long does it take to evict a tenant in Ontario?
- From serving the notice to a sheriff enforcing an eviction, the process commonly takes three to five months for non-payment and longer for cause, largely because of Landlord and Tenant Board scheduling. A defective notice or improper service restarts the process, so accuracy at the start protects the timeline.
Can I evict a tenant without going through the LTB?
- No. In Ontario a landlord cannot lawfully evict a tenant without an order from the Landlord and Tenant Board, and only the Court Enforcement Office (sheriff) can carry out an eviction. Changing the locks or removing belongings yourself is illegal and exposes you to a tenant application.
Do I have to attend the hearing myself?
- Usually not. A licensed paralegal can represent you at the Board, present your rent records and evidence, and respond to the tenant on your behalf, so in most cases you don't need to attend the virtual hearing personally.
What does it cost to hire a paralegal for an LTB matter?
- Most landlord matters are quoted as a flat fee after a free consultation, so you know the cost before committing. Set against the rent at stake and the cost of a delayed or dismissed application, representation usually pays for itself.
Point Duty takes landlord files across Ontario, regularly appearing at LTB hearings for matters from Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Hamilton, and the surrounding regions.
Every month of delay is rent.
The sooner the notice is served correctly, the sooner the Board can act. Bring us the lease and the ledger and we’ll map the fastest defensible path. The first call is free, confidential, and without obligation.