Ending Your Fixed-Term Lease? Here's What You Need to Know!

▶ 1. You Live Alone and Are the Only Person Named on the Lease

▶ 2. You Live With Roommates, But You Are the Only One on the Lease

▶ 3. You and Your Roommates Are All Named on the Lease

Once you've identified your situation, you'll see the available options and clear instructions on how to proceed.

If you're currently in a month-to-month tenancy or if your initial lease term has passed, please visit our dedicated page for ending a Month-to-Month Tenancy here.

This will ensure you receive the correct guidance for your tenancy situation!

• You can ask the landlord to agree to end your tenancy by signing a Form N11.
• The landlord is not required to agree.

• You can request permission to assign your lease to another qualified tenant.
• If approved, you must find a replacement tenant and have them apply here.

Important Notes:

• If the landlord refuses your request, you can end your tenancy with at least 30 days’ notice.
• The landlord can reject a proposed replacement tenant but must provide a reasonable reason.
• A $200 + HST ($226) administrative fee applies.

• You can ask for permission to sublet, meaning you temporarily rent out your unit while keeping your lease.
• You remain fully responsible for rent and maintenance requests.
• The landlord will not be involved in agreements with your subtenant.
• You MUST move out of the unit while you sublet. You cannot sublet a room
  or part of your unit while you are still living there. 
• Requirements:
• Obtain the landlord’s approval.
• Have the subtenant apply here.
• If in a condo, you must first obtain written permission from the condo management office.

• You can wait until 60 days before your lease ends and give your landlord 60 days' notice using Form N9.

Option 1: Request a Release (Form N11)

• You can ask the landlord to agree to end your tenancy by signing a Form N11.
• The landlord is not required to agree.

• You can request permission to assign your lease to another qualified tenant.
• If approved, you must find a replacement tenant and have them apply here.

Important Notes:

• If the landlord refuses your request, you can end your tenancy with at least 30 days’ notice.
• The landlord can reject a proposed replacement tenant but must provide a reasonable reason.
• A $200 + HST ($226) administrative fee applies.

⮕ If approved, all roommates must vacate before the new tenant moves in.

• You can ask for permission to sublet, meaning you temporarily rent out your unit while keeping your lease.
• You remain fully responsible for rent and maintenance requests.
• The landlord will not be involved in agreements with your subtenant.
• Requirements:
• Obtain the landlord’s approval.
• Have the subtenant apply here.
• If in a condo, you must first obtain written permission from the condo management office.

• You can wait until 60 days before your lease ends and give your landlord 60 days' notice using Form N9.

Option 1: Give Notice (Form N9)

• You must provide at least 60 days' notice from the last day of your rental period.
• Example: If you pay rent on the 1st of each month, your notice must be given at least 60 days before the last day of the month.
• Use Form N9 to notify your landlord.

• You can ask your landlord to end the tenancy with less than 60 days’ notice using Form N11.
• The landlord is not required to agree.

• You can request to assign your lease to another person or group.
• If the landlord approves, you must find a replacement and have them apply here.

• The landlord can reject your request, but if they do, you can end your tenancy with 30 days’ notice.
• The landlord cannot reject a replacement tenant unreasonably.
• A $200 + HST ($226) administrative fee applies.

• You can ask to temporarily sublet while keeping your lease active.
• You remain fully responsible for rent and maintenance.
• The landlord will not be involved in agreements with your subtenant.

• Obtain landlord approval.
• Have the subtenant apply here.
• If in a condo, get written permission from condo management (many buildings prohibit sublets).

Option 1: Request a Substitution

• The departing tenant can request to transfer their lease interest to someone new.
• All tenants and the landlord must agree before approval.
• A $200 + HST ($226) administrative fee applies.
• New tenants must apply here.
• • All new and old tenants as well as new and old guarantors are REQUIRED to sign the lease amendment

• The departing tenant can request to sublet only their room.
• The sublet must be approved by the landlord and all other tenants.
• The original tenant remains responsible for rent and damages.
• Subtenants must apply here.
• There is no contractual relationship between the subtenant and landlord. The subtenant has no rights to the lease.

• Remaining tenants can apply to continue the lease without replacing the departing tenant.
• If approved, the outgoing tenant’s name is removed from the lease, and no new tenants are added.
• Approval is not guaranteed—the landlord is not required to approve this request.

• The landlord may require the remaining tenants to provide a guarantor if they believe income stability is insufficient.
• Leases are joint and several, meaning all tenants share equal responsibility for the full lease, including rent, utilities, and damages.
• You cannot simply "end your portion" of the lease or give an N9 for your share. The lease applies to all tenants together, even if it has transitioned to a month-to-month agreement.
• If one tenant moves out without lease adjustments, they remain fully responsible for all lease obligations.

• Assignments and Sublets Require Landlord Approval
• Fees Apply: A $200 + HST ($226) fee applies for lease assignments and substitutions.
• Condo Restrictions: Many Toronto condos prohibit sublets—you must obtain written permission before applying.

For all new applicants, apply here.