Record a landlord-tenant settlement clearly
A discussion or offer is not necessarily the same as a final agreement or tribunal order. Before relying on proposed terms, write down what each person would do, when it would happen, and how completion would be recorded. The legal effect and any approval process depend on the jurisdiction and case.
A practical checklist
- List each issue the proposed agreement would resolve and any issue it leaves open.
- Record the parties, exact obligations, dates, payment method, and what proof will show completion.
- Check the official tribunal process for recording, filing, or enforcing an agreement. Do not assume that a verbal conversation changes a filed application or order.
- Seek independent advice if the proposed terms affect housing, money, or important rights and you are unsure about their effect.
Related pages
- Negotiating a Binding Rent Arrears Payment Plan at the LTB
- Roommate, Sublet and Assignment Rights Under Canadian Tenancy Law
- Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB): Complete System Overview
Official starting points
These provincial authorities publish the forms, procedures and current directions for their jurisdictions. Choose the one that applies to the rental property and follow its current guidance.
- Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board — Official forms, filing, hearings and process information.
- BC Residential Tenancy Branch — Official guidance from the start to the end of a tenancy.
- Alberta Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service — Official application, evidence and document-service information.
General procedural information only — not legal advice. Jurisdictional rules and forms can change; verify the current official source before acting. Reviewed 9 October 2026 for source links.