What Ontario Landlords Want Changed at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)
A landlord-led discussion on eviction timelines, Bill 60, enforcement, and reform of Ontario’s rental housing system.
Across Ontario, landlords are facing unprecedented uncertainty at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Lengthy delays, inconsistent outcomes, and a lack of enforceable timelines have created frustration for small and large landlords alike — particularly when dealing with non-payment of rent, selling a property, or exiting the rental market.
This page exists to document what landlords are saying. Not to point fingers, not to promote extreme positions — but to create an open, ongoing dialogue about what is broken in the current system and what could realistically be improved.
Why This Conversation Matters Now (Bill 60)
With the introduction of Bill 60, Ontario landlords are paying close attention to changes affecting eviction timelines, non-payment of rent procedures, and LTB processes.
You can read our detailed breakdown of Bill 60 here:
👉 Bill 60 – Ontario Landlord Updates
While Bill 60 addresses certain procedural issues, many landlords feel that deeper structural problems at the LTB remain unresolved. This page captures those perspectives.
Ontario Landlords on a Broken Landlord & Tenant Board
This page documents real, verbatim feedback from Ontario landlords on eviction delays, non-payment of rent, enforcement failures, and structural issues at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
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What Ontario Landlords Are Saying
The following are anonymized, verbatim landlord comments collected from an active, ongoing discussion among Ontario property owners. These are not edge cases — they represent recurring, systemic concerns raised by small landlords, retirees, long-term owners, and professional operators across the province.
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An Evolving, Evidence-Based Approach
This proposal is not being developed in isolation. Through this ongoing discussion, I am actively speaking with and listening to Ontario landlords — including small landlords, long-term owners, investors nearing retirement, and professional operators.
As more landlords share real-world experiences, some of the ideas outlined here continue to evolve. That is a positive outcome. It means this conversation is working — challenging assumptions, refining solutions, and moving toward a more practical and balanced path forward.
The objective is not ideology. The objective is to document facts, identify common pain points, and surface workable reforms that restore confidence in Ontario’s rental housing system.
A Practical Example: Optional Expedited Hearings for Non-Payment of Rent
One idea gaining strong support through landlord feedback is an optional expedited hearing stream for clear, documented non-payment of rent cases.
HEARING WITHIN 30 DAYS — NOT JUST FILED, NOT JUST SCHEDULED
Under this proposal, landlords could voluntarily choose to pay an additional fee — for example, $200–$350 — to guarantee that their L1 application results in an ACTUAL HEARING within 30 days of filing, not months or years later.
A scheduled hearing date is meaningless if the hearing itself does not occur promptly. The core failure of the current system is delay — and this proposal directly addresses that failure.
All expedited hearing fees would be strictly ring-fenced and used exclusively to improve LTB operational capacity, including additional adjudicators, administrative staff, and scheduling resources.
Where a judgment is ultimately issued against the tenant, any expedited processing fees could be added to the judgment amount, ensuring accountability while maintaining fairness.
This approach does not remove tenant protections, bypass due process, or impose mandatory fees. It simply offers a voluntary mechanism for timely resolution where delays are financially destructive and frequently abused.
Faster resolution reduces conflict, discourages strategic non-payment, and benefits both landlords and tenants by restoring clarity, predictability, and trust in the system.
Once this feedback is fully compiled, the intention is to formally share these findings with policymakers, decision-makers, and the Landlord and Tenant Board as part of a constructive, solutions-focused dialogue.
Join the Landlord Conversation
This is an active, ongoing discussion with Ontario landlords sharing real experiences, concerns, and ideas about the Landlord and Tenant Board. All feedback is being documented and organized to ensure it is not lost.
💬 Want to add your voice?
Join the discussion directly on Facebook and share your experience.
Or visit the Facebook group and find the discussion pinned in the Featured section:
🔎 Ontario Landlord Help Q&A – Facebook GroupRespectful disagreement is encouraged. The goal is dialogue, documentation, and finding a realistic path forward.
What Happens Next?
As this discussion evolves, landlord feedback may be compiled into a summary or open letter to:
- The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)
- Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs)
- Policy makers and stakeholder groups
The objective is not to promise reform, but to ensure landlord voices are documented, organized, and heard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this proposal anti-tenant or about removing tenant rights?
No. The proposal does not remove tenant protections or due process. It focuses on fixing timelines and capacity issues so cases are resolved fairly and efficiently for both parties.
Does an expedited hearing eliminate due process?
No. All existing legal standards, evidence requirements, and tenant rights remain intact. The only change is ensuring an actual hearing occurs within 30 days for clear, documented non-payment cases.
Is this a mandatory fee or a “pay-to-win” system?
No. Participation would be entirely optional. The expedited process simply provides an alternative path for landlords who choose it, with fees ring-fenced solely to improve LTB capacity and reduce backlog.
Why focus on non-payment of rent cases first?
Non-payment of rent is the most common and financially damaging issue reported by landlords. Addressing this category first delivers the greatest system-wide impact while preserving fairness.
Why are landlord comments being documented publicly?
The goal is transparency and accountability. Documenting real landlord experiences ensures these perspectives are not lost in social media threads and can be shared constructively with policymakers and decision-makers.