Breaking a lease in Toronto
Free tools for Ontario tenants — estimate early exit costs, check sublet legality, then unlock draft notices or a full ranked exit plan.
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Break a lease in Toronto
Estimate your early termination cost after landlord mitigation. Most renters start here.
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Ontario tenants on fixed-term leases generally owe rent for the full term unless the landlord agrees to an early termination or fails to mitigate by re-renting. Assigning the lease to a new tenant with landlord consent is often the cheapest exit.
Under Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act, tenants may assign or sublet with the landlord's consent. The landlord cannot unreasonably withhold consent and cannot charge a fee beyond actual out-of-pocket costs.
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Common questions
- How much does it cost to break a lease in Toronto?
- It depends on remaining rent, your lease terms, and whether the landlord must mitigate damages in Ontario. Use the free calculator above for a personalized range. Ontario tenants on fixed-term leases generally owe rent for the full term unless the landlord agrees to an early termination or fails to mitigate by re-renting. Assigning the lease to a new tenant with landlord consent is often the cheapest exit.
- Does my landlord have to re-rent the unit if I leave early in Toronto?
- Many Ontario jurisdictions require landlords to mitigate damages by making reasonable efforts to re-rent. Your lease and local rules still control — the calculator and full report explain common considerations for Toronto.
- Is a lease break calculator enough, or do I need a full exit plan?
- The free estimate shows a cost range. The $19 report adds a full mitigation checklist and draft notice. For ranked strategies (sublet, assignment, buyout, negotiation), use the free lease advisor and optional $49 plan package.