Do I pay compensation for an N12 in Ontario in 2026?
Short answer: Not if you give at least 120 days' notice. Since September 21, 2026, an N12 for your own use (Reason 1) with a termination date at least 120 days after you give it, on the last day of a rental period, needs no compensation. With the usual 60 days' minimum, you owe the tenant one month's rent or another unit they accept, by the termination date.
Worked dates for an N12 handed over on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (monthly rent due on the 1st)
| Notice period | Earliest termination date | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| At least 60 days | Thursday, December 31, 2026 (60 days later and the last day of a rental period) | One month's rent, paid on or before December 31, 2026 |
| At least 120 days | Wednesday, March 31, 2027 (120 days runs to March 1, 2027, so the next period end is March 31) | None |
Mailing the N12? Add 5 days for delivery before you count, the same as the N4.
Rules that still apply either way
- The termination date must be at least 60 days after you give the notice and must be the last day of a rental period, or the end of a fixed term.
- For Reason 1, you (or the family member or caregiver named) must want to move in and live there for at least one year. Since September 21, 2026, that person must normally take occupancy within 60 days of the termination date on the N12. If they don't, the notice is presumed to be in bad faith if the tenant files a T5.
- If you file an L2 for an N12, the LTB says to file it no later than 30 days after the termination date.
- The 120-day option is for a landlord's own use. If you're selling and the buyer wants to move in, read the N12 instructions carefully for that reason.
Our N12 own-use guide covers who counts as family, the bad-faith risks and the L2. The September 2026 LTB changes guide explains the 120-day rule alongside the other changes, and the free September 2026 changes checklist lists both N12 timelines. Remember the N12 itself is one of the ten forms with a new version: old versions are not accepted as of November 30, 2026.
Official sources
- LTB: Instructions for the N12 notice (updated Sept 21, 2026)
- Tribunals Ontario: Legislative changes at the LTB effective September 21, 2026
- LTB Interpretation Guideline 12: Eviction for personal use
Not legal advice. This site is general information written by a small Ontario landlord, based on official Ontario and Tribunals Ontario sources as of October 23, 2026. Laws and LTB forms change; check the linked official source before you act, and talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal (or call the LTB at 1-888-332-3234) about your situation. Not affiliated with the Government of Ontario, Tribunals Ontario or the Landlord and Tenant Board. Full disclaimer.