Ontario Form L3: Tenant Notice or Written Agreement to End
Plain-English instructions: when to use this form, how to fill it in, important deadlines and what happens next.
Form L3 is for a landlord seeking an LTB eviction order based on a tenant’s own N9 notice or a written agreement to end the tenancy. It is not an application based on alleged tenant misconduct. The landlord may file before the agreed end date, but generally no later than 30 days after that date.
Use this guide to fill out the official form. You still need to send it to the Landlord and Tenant Board.
When does L3 apply?
A tenant has signed an N9, or the landlord and tenant have agreed in writing to end the tenancy—often using N11. L3 can be filed once that notice or agreement exists; the LTB will not terminate earlier than the stated end date. If no valid notice or agreement exists, L3 is not the right shortcut.
Complete L3
- Part 1: add the full rental-unit address, landlord and tenant names, contact details and any related active application numbers.
- Part 2: mark whether the basis is the tenant’s N9 or a written agreement; enter the exact termination date from that document.
- Part 3: sign and date the application and complete the relevant payment details.
- Attachments: include the signed N9 or written agreement and a signed declaration or sworn affidavit confirming its terms and signing dates.
The landlord and tenant sign a written agreement ending the tenancy December 31, 2026. The landlord may submit L3 beforehand and generally must submit it by January 30, 2027. The LTB cannot end this tenancy before December 31 solely because L3 was filed early.
What happens after you file?
File through the Tribunals Ontario Portal or another accepted method. L3 may be decided without an initial oral hearing; the tenant has processes to challenge an improper order. A signed notice or agreement is essential evidence, but it does not authorize a private lockout.
Common mistake to avoid
A verbal conversation is not enough for L3. File a copy of the written N9/agreement and required sworn affidavit or signed declaration.
Set-aside motions: September 2026 change
For an L3 eviction order issued without a hearing, the tenant may seek to set aside the order, usually by moving within 10 days of the order. Under the changes effective September 21, 2026, the LTB can grant a motion involving a notice or written agreement to end the tenancy only if doing so would not be unfair; it cannot consider changes in the tenant’s circumstances after the notice or agreement. Late motions may require an extension request. Check the facts and see the LTB update and hearing process.
Related Ontario resources
Official sources
Official sources
- Tribunals Ontario — official Form L3 PDF
- Tribunals Ontario — Form L3 instructions
- Tribunals Ontario — filing methods and fees
- Ontario — Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
Key form instructions and fees checked October 13, 2026. General legal information only; deadlines, filing requirements and exceptions depend on the facts.