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Form N5

A notice for terminating a tenancy due to damage, interference, or overcrowding.

Form N6

A notice for terminating a tenancy due to illegal acts or misrepresentation of income.

Form N7

A notice for terminating a tenancy early for impaired safety, wilful damage, or serious interference.

RTA

Residential Tenancies Act, governing landlord-tenant relationships.

Mitigation Period

The 7-day period following an N5 notice where a tenant can remedy the breach.

Voidable N5

An N5 notice that can be voided if the tenant rectifies the breach within 7 days.

Second N5

A second notice that can be issued if the tenant commits another breach within 6 months.

Burden of Proof

The obligation for the landlord to prove the tenant's illegal act occurred more likely than not.

Relief from Forfeiture

Legal relief that allows a tenant to avoid a termination notice by proving corrections to wrongful actions.

Termination Notice

A formal notification to the tenant that their tenancy is being terminated for specific grounds.

Occupancy Limits

The maximum number of individuals permitted to reside in a rental unit.

Reasonable Cost of Repair

The estimated expense necessary to fix damages caused by the tenant.

Illegal Act

Actions that breach laws or regulations, which may not necessarily be criminal offenses.

Defending a Notice

The process a tenant follows to contest a termination notice based on alleged faults.

Certificate of Service

A document confirming that a notice of termination has been properly served to the tenant.