The Demand For Payment of Rent is a crucial document in Canadian landlord-tenant relations, used when a tenant has failed to pay rent as required under their lease agreement. This formal demand letter serves multiple purposes: it documents the landlord's attempt to collect unpaid rent, satisfies legal notice requirements under provincial tenancy laws, and can serve as evidence in subsequent legal proceedings if payment is not received. The document is typically issued after informal payment requests have been unsuccessful and before initiating eviction proceedings or legal action for rent recovery. It must include specific information such as the amount owed, payment deadline, and consequences of non-payment, while complying with provincial regulations regarding form and delivery of notices. This document is particularly important in jurisdictions across Canada where specific notice requirements must be met before a landlord can pursue legal remedies for non-payment of rent.

1. Sender Details: Full legal name and contact information of the landlord or property management company

2. Date: Current date of the demand letter

3. Recipient Details: Full name and address of the tenant(s)

4. Property Information: Complete address of the rental property

5. Payment Details: Specific amount owed, broken down by rent period and any applicable late fees

6. Payment History: Brief summary of missed payments and their due dates

7. Legal Basis: Reference to relevant lease terms and legislation

8. Payment Deadline: Clear statement of when payment must be received

9. Payment Instructions: How and where to make the payment

10. Consequences: Statement of legal actions that may be taken if payment is not received

11. Signature Block: Signature line for landlord or authorized representative