Form N14 – Landlord’s Notice to the Spouse of the Tenant who Vacated the Rental Unit
N14 form provides guidelines for landlords to notify the spouse of a tenant who left without notice, detailing the conditions under which the spouse, who is an unauthorized occupant Ontario, can become the tenant or needs to vacate the unit. It outlines the process for serving the notice, the information required in the notice, and the steps the spouse must take to assume tenancy or leave. Additionally, it addresses scenarios if the spouse does not comply within specified time frames.
To correctly fill out the form N14, follow these steps:
- Landlord’s Information
- Include your full name (or the representative’s name if applicable).
- Provide your address and phone number.
- Spouse’s Information
- Write the full name of the spouse. If unknown, state “Unknown”.
- Rental Unit Details
- State the address of the rental unit.
- Mention the name of the tenant who moved out.
- Note the date you believe the tenant vacated the unit.
- Financial Information
- Specify the amount of rent the tenant owes.
- Mention the current rent for the unit.
- Indicate when the next rent payment is due.
- Notice and Agreement
- The notice should be served to the spouse within 45 days of the tenant’s departure.
- The spouse has 15 days from receiving the notice to decide and act.
- If the Spouse Wants to Stay
- They must inform you of their intention to stay in the unit.
- Agree in writing to pay the rent owed by signing the attached “Notice to Landlord and Agreement to Pay the Rent Owing”
- Signature
- Sign and date the form. If acting as a representative for the landlord, include your contact information.
Remember to serve the notice properly and keep a record of all communications and actions taken.