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If a tenant ends a fixed-term tenancy early, the tenant may have to reimburse the landlord for costs of re-renting the unit – like advertising or lost rent. The landlord must do their best to limit these costs by trying to rent the unit as soon as possible.

If the tenant or landlord has committed a substantial breach of the residential tenancy agreement, a 14 day notice can be served to end the tenancy or an application can be made through the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service or Alberta Court of Justice Civil to end the tenancy.

If one tenant leaves, the remaining tenant may be liable for the full amount of monthly rent. A landlord may review the rent-to-income ratio of the remaining tenant if the tenant wants to stay and keep paying the rent. New roommates should be screened before being added to the lease agreement.

The Residential Tenancies Act allows the landlord to file a lawsuit when the tenant vacates the property without following the right process or breaking the lease. At this point, it is important to appreciate that the tenant owes you the rent for the house/apartment until the lease expires.

The act allows you to file a lawsuit if the tenant breaking the lease in Ontario wants to vacate or vacates the property without following the required procedures. Remember, a lease agreement that constitutes a fixed term implies the renter owes you rent until the unit is leased out again or the lease expires.

If you have a fixed-term lease, you cannot leave before the lease ends or you risk paying damages to the landlord for breaching your lease agreement. If you have a periodic tenancy (which has no fixed end date), you still have to give the landlord notice before you leave.

Renters in the province are protected by the Residential Tenancies Act, which outlines various rights and protections for tenants. For instance, tenants have the right to a safe and habitable living space, free from hazards such as mold, pests, or faulty electrical or plumbing systems.

Ending your tenancy? Duration of TenancyNotice PeriodMore than 1 year but less than 2 years42 daysMore than 2 years but less than 4 years56 daysMore than 4 years but less than 8 years84 days8 years or more112 days2 more rows

In most cases, if you agreed to rent the unit for a specific period of time, you cannot move out before the period ends, unless: you and your landlord agree. you assign the tenancy (and the unit) to someone else. the LTB issues an order ending the tenancy agreement early.

Depends on who all signed the lease, if it's just you, you may have to pay an additional month while the landlord finds a tenant and a one time fee for breaking the lease. It shouldn't be hard to find a tenant but otherwise legally if no tenant is found you are liable for the payments until the lease is done.

Depends on who all signed the lease, if it's just you, you may have to pay an additional month while the landlord finds a tenant and a one time fee for breaking the lease. It shouldn't be hard to find a tenant but otherwise legally if no tenant is found you are liable for the payments until the lease is done.

How Can Tenants Break a Lease Early in Ontario? The Landlord and Tenant Mutually Agree to End the Tenancy Early. ... The Landlord Agrees to Find a Replacement Tenant. ... The Tenant Assigns Their Lease. ... The Tenant is a Victim of Domestic Abuse. ... The Ontario Landlord Tenant Board (LTB) has ordered early termination of the lease.