What is a typical landlord termination notice requirement?

• A. Written notice of termination in accordance with statutory requirements.
• B. Verbal notice is sufficient.
• C. Termination can be decided by the tenant's unilateral decision.
• D. Termination is not permitted in any tenancy.

Answer: (A)

In this area of law, the landlord must use a written termination notice that meets the statutory rules. Written notices provide a clear, formal record of when the tenancy will end and, if required, the reason for ending. Verbal notices aren’t enough because they can be forgotten or disputed, and they don’t establish an official timeline or the proper method of service. The notice is typically delivered using prescribed forms and service rules so the tenant has a fair opportunity to respond or remedy issues, and so the Landlord and Tenant Board can review the eviction if necessary. If the landlord skips the written form, the timing, or the proper service, the termination may be invalid and the tenancy would continue until a proper notice is issued.