The Written Demand For Past Due Rent is a critical document in Canadian residential and commercial tenancy relationships, used when a tenant has failed to pay rent as required under their lease agreement. This formal demand letter serves multiple purposes: it creates a clear record of the attempt to collect rent, satisfies legal notice requirements under provincial legislation, and often serves as a prerequisite for further legal action such as eviction proceedings or debt collection. The document typically includes specific details about the rental property, lease agreement, exact amounts owed, payment deadlines, and potential consequences of non-payment. It must be carefully drafted to comply with provincial residential tenancy laws and regulations, which vary by jurisdiction but generally specify required content and notice periods. This document is particularly important in establishing a paper trail and demonstrating good faith attempts to resolve payment issues before escalating to legal proceedings.

1. Sender Information: Full legal name and contact details of the landlord/property management company

2. Date: Current date of the demand letter

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

4. Subject Line: Clear indication that this is a formal demand for past due rent

5. Property Details: Address and unit number of the rental property

6. Lease Reference: Reference to the lease agreement including date and parties

7. Outstanding Amount: Detailed breakdown of all past due rent amounts with specific months and dates

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

9. Payment Instructions: Specific instructions on how and where to make the payment

10. Consequences Statement: Statement of potential consequences if payment is not received by the deadline

11. Closing: Formal closing, signature block, and contact information for response