The tenant signed a 1 year lease and has paid rent late every month since moving in. I serve N4 and the tenant pays but is always a month behind. Do I have to wait til the end of term?

Since there is a fixed term agreement, the tenancy cannot be terminated based on persistent late payments until the end of the lease term. In the meantime, unless the tenant agrees to vacate earlier, all you can do is keep serving the N4 notice each time rent is late. You can serve notice a minimum 60 days prior to the end of the agreement on Form N8 based on persistent late payment. Ensure copies are kept of every notice you serve to support your application to the Landlord and Tenant Board.

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