N15 – Issue Brief

N15: Notice to End Tenancy Due to Fear of Sexual or Domestic Violence and Abuse

This issue brief is the third publication in ACTO’s newly launched Your Way Forward (YWF) issue brief series. It builds on key themes from the research report, “The Journey to Housing Stability for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence”.

The N15: Notice to End Tenancy Due to Fear of Sexual or Domestic Violence and Abuse issue brief provides essential information for landlords and, most importantly, for survivor tenants, who may be at risk of harm if they remain in their current home. This brief explains when and how an N15 notice can be served, offers practical safety tips, and includes a step-by-step guide to help navigate the process safely.

This project was produced by ACTO’s Your Way Forward team with support from the Department of Justice Canada.

N15 Issue Brief

By Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario

The Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) is a specialty community legal clinic, funded by Legal Aid Ontario, with a province-wide mandate to serve low-income tenants across the province. The clinic also coordinates the Tenant Duty Counsel Program (TDCP) across Ontario, which provides legal information and assistance to self-represented tenants appearing at the Landlord and Tenant Board.