1. What notice do I serve for illegal activity?

You must serve an N6 Notice under Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act, Section 61(1). It applies when a tenant or their guest commits an illegal act or operates an unlawful business in the unit or building.

2. What kind of proof do I need?

Police reports, photographs, security footage, witness statements, or evidence of the illegal business — we help you gather and format everything for the LTB.

3. Can I evict immediately if there's illegal activity?

Not exactly. You must serve an N6 notice first — with either 10 or 20 days’ notice — but you can file your L2 eviction application as soon as the notice is served.

4. What if my tenant denies everything at the hearing?

It’s common. That’s why we prepare strong evidence and represent you at the LTB to ensure your case is clearly presented.

5. Should I wait if police are already involved?

No. The police don’t handle eviction — you must still serve the N6 and follow legal procedures through the LTB.

6. Can I evict if the tenant’s guests are the ones causing the trouble?

Yes. The law holds the tenant responsible for illegal activity by people they allow into the unit.

Illegal Activity Evictions in Ontario

Illegal activity like drug trafficking or unauthorized business puts your property, tenants, and reputation at risk. The good news? Ontario law allows you to evict—quickly and legally—through an N6 notice.

Under Section 61(1) of Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), a landlord can serve an N6 notice if the tenant or any occupant commits or permits an illegal act or business in the rental unit or complex—such as drug-related activity or other serious misconduct.

Examples of Evictable Offenses Under an N6 Notice:

Drug trafficking or production
Weapons offences or gang activity
Human trafficking or exploitation
Property damage caused by crime
Running illegal businesses or scams
Threats, violence, or harassment of neighbours

Important: You must provide proper evidence — and follow legal notice and application procedures — or your case may be dismissed.

Don’t Wait —

Illegal Activity Puts You at Legal and Financial Risk

If your tenant is breaking the law, your property, neighbours, and liability are on the line. The longer you wait, the harder it can be to resolve — and the more damage you may face.

Under Section 61(1) of Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), a landlord can serve an N6 notice if the tenant or any occupant commits or permits an illegal act or business in the rental unit or complex—such as drug-related activity or other serious misconduct.

Notice Periods Based on Severity

10 days’ notice if the act involves production, trafficking, or possession for trafficking of illegal drugs.
20 days’ notice for all other illegal acts or businesses.

LTB Application Timeline

You can apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) immediately after giving the notice, but no later than 30 days after the termination date stated in the notice.

No Right to Remedy

Tenants cannot void an N6 notice by correcting the behavior. Once issued, the eviction process continues regardless of later changes.

Important Legal Nuance

Not all rule violations or tenant disagreements qualify as illegal acts (for example, bounced cheques or subletting without consent). For an N6 to apply, the activity must be genuinely illegal or business-related harming the property or complex.

Time Is Critical. Start Now.

Filing incorrectly — or waiting too long — could cost you months of stress, risk, and lost rent. We’ll help you move fast, legally, and with the confidence of experienced paralegal support.

Filing the wrong form or missing a step can delay your eviction for months — or get it dismissed entirely.

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1. What notice do I serve for illegal activity?
You must serve an N6 Notice under Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act, Section 61(1).

It applies when a tenant or their guest commits an illegal act or operates an unlawful business in the unit or building.
2. What kind of proof do I need?
Police reports, photographs, security footage, witness statements, or evidence of the illegal business — we help you gather and format everything for the LTB.
3. Can I evict immediately if there's illegal activity?
Not exactly. You must serve an N6 notice first — with either 10 or 20 days’ notice — but you can file your L2 eviction application as soon as the notice is served.
4. What if my tenant denies everything at the hearing?
It’s common. That’s why we prepare strong evidence and represent you at the LTB to ensure your case is clearly presented.
5. Should I wait if police are already involved?
No. The police don’t handle eviction — you must still serve the N6 and follow legal procedures through the LTB.
6. Can I evict if the tenant’s guests are the ones causing the trouble?
Yes. The law holds the tenant responsible for illegal activity by people they allow into the unit.

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