Form N2: Notice of Rent Increase (Unit Partially Exempt)

What this form is generally used for, common scenarios and the key timing concepts. Always download the current form and instructions from the Landlord and Tenant Board.

The N2 is generally used for rent increases where the unit is exempt from the rules limiting the amount of the increase.
Many units first occupied for residential purposes after November 15, 2018 fall into this group, as do some social and non-profit housing units.
The 90-day notice and 12-month rules still apply.
Using an N2 for a unit that is actually rent-controlled doesn't make a larger increase lawful.

What the N2 is for

Form N2 is the notice of rent increase for units that are partially exempt from the Residential Tenancies Act: exempt from the guideline limit, but still covered by the timing rules.

Common scenarios

A unit in a building first occupied after November 15, 2018.
A basement or addition unit that wasn't lived in before November 15, 2018.
Certain social, non-profit or co-operative housing situations, which have their own rules.

Timing concepts

As with the N1, give at least 90 days' written notice, and increase no more often than once every 12 months.

Confirm the exemption first

The exemption depends on when the unit was first occupied for residential purposes. Keep records such as occupancy permits or first-lease dates.

If you're not certain a unit is exempt, get advice before serving an N2 with an above-guideline increase.

Common questions

Is there a maximum increase on an N2?

For a qualifying exempt unit, the guideline cap doesn't apply, but the timing rules do.

Can I use an N1 for an exempt unit?

The N2 is generally the correct form for units exempt from the guideline limit.

Does the November 15, 2018 date refer to the building or the unit?

It refers to when the unit was first occupied for residential purposes. Details matter, so check the official guidance.

Do exempt tenants still need 90 days' notice?

Yes.

Where's the current N2?

On the Landlord and Tenant Board forms page.

Official sources

Last reviewed September 2026. General information, not legal advice.