Hey everyone, I’m considering renting out my property for less than a year. How do month-to-month leases work? Are they different from term leases in terms of LTB rules? Do I still need to use N12 for evictions? Would this be a good option for a short-term rental situation?
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Month-to-month leases and fixed-term leases are pretty similar in Ontario. Here’s what you need to know:
- All leases automatically become month-to-month after the initial term ends.
- You still need to use proper notices (like N12) for evictions, regardless of lease type.
- Tenants always need to give 60 days’ notice to end a tenancy.
- The main difference is that with a fixed-term lease, you can’t end the tenancy before the term is up (except for at-fault evictions).
If you’re only looking to rent for less than a year, it’s risky. Once a tenant is in, they have the right to stay indefinitely unless you have a valid reason for eviction. You might want to consider other options like short-term rentals that aren’t covered by the RTA.
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So ur saying even with a month-to-month, the LL cant just end it whenever they want?
That’s correct. In Ontario, landlords can’t end a tenancy just because they want to, even with a month-to-month lease. They need a valid reason as defined by the Residential Tenancies Act, such as personal use (N12) or demolition/extensive renovations (N13). The tenant’s rights are protected regardless of whether it’s a fixed-term or month-to-month lease.
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wat about if the LL wants to sell? can they kick out the tenant then?