Government form, explained · Ontario
The N11: a mutual agreement to end the tenancy
The N11's full title is "Agreement to End the Tenancy." Unlike an N-series notice one side serves on the other, the N11 only works if both the landlord and the tenant agree, in writing, on a date.
What the N11 is
The form's own text is the clearest description: "The landlord and the tenant agree that the tenancy will end on" a date entered on the form. Both sides sign it. It is an agreement, not a notice, so there is no side that can impose it on the other.
Changes coming: the Landlord and Tenant Board says some changes took effect July 1, 2026, and others, under Bills 60 and 97, "are to take effect in September 2026." The LTB has not published which forms change or an exact date. We will update this page once the LTB does.
It cannot be a condition of renting
The form addresses a specific misuse directly: a landlord cannot require a tenant to "sign an N11 Agreement to End the Tenancy as a condition of agreeing to rent a unit." If that happened at signing, the form states the tenant does not have to move out because of it.
Notice period: none is set
The form sets no minimum notice period; the parties pick the date. There is a free date field on the form and no minimum-notice wording anywhere on it, so how much lead time is reasonable is left entirely to what the landlord and tenant agree between them.
Common mistakes
- ✗Requiring an N11 to be signed as a condition of renting the unit in the first place: prohibited on the form itself
- ✗Treating a signed N11 as final if it was actually required at move-in: the tenant does not have to move out because of it
- ✗Assuming an N11 works like a notice a landlord can serve unilaterally: it only takes effect if both sides sign
Where to get it
Download the current N11 from tribunalsontario.ca.
Common Questions
What is an N11 form?
The N11 is Ontario’s "Agreement to End the Tenancy." It is a mutual agreement, not a one-sided notice: the form’s own text reads, "The landlord and the tenant agree that the tenancy will end on" a specific date, and both sides sign it.
Can a landlord make signing an N11 a condition of renting?
No. The form prohibits requiring a tenant to sign an N11 Agreement to End the Tenancy as a condition of agreeing to rent a unit in the first place, and it states that a tenant does not have to move out if signing one was required at signing.
How much notice does an N11 require?
The form sets no minimum notice period; the parties pick the date between them, and it is entered directly on the form.
What if a tenant refuses to sign an N11, or wants to change their mind?
It only takes effect once both parties agree and sign; it is not something one side can impose. If a landlord wants to end a tenancy without the tenant’s agreement, that requires a different notice, such as the N9 the tenant can use unilaterally, or a landlord-side notice matched to the actual reason.
Where to go from here
Guidepost is not a law firm, and this is general information, not legal advice. For advice on a specific tenancy, contact the Landlord and Tenant Board or a legal clinic. Full disclaimer. Source: tribunalsontario.ca (LTB). Last updated: July 2026.