Bill 60 Ontario: Complete Guide for Landlords
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Bill 60: What Ontario Landlords Need to Know
Updated: November 25, 2025
The Ontario Legislature has passed the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, also known as Bill 60.
This legislation introduces several changes to the Residential Tenancies Act and Landlord Tenant Board processes.
Some changes take effect once the Bill receives Royal Assent, while others will take effect later through new regulations.
This update summarizes the key changes that will impact rental housing providers across Ontario and outlines what landlords should expect next.
Bill 60 Updates and Key Changes for Ontario Landlords
New Limits on Raising Issues at Rent Arrears Hearings
Tenants will no longer be able to raise new issues at a rent arrears hearing unless they provided advance notice
within LTB timelines. This is intended to prevent hearings from being delayed because of last-minute issues and
should reduce adjournments and financial losses for landlords.
Requirement to Pay 50 Percent of Arrears Before Raising Issues
Tenants will only be able to bring forward new issues at a rent arrears hearing if they have paid at least half of
the arrears claimed in the landlord’s application. This aims to discourage situations where tenants withhold rent
in bad faith.
Changes to Compensation for 120-Day Evictions
When a landlord provides a full 120 days notice for an eviction due to a Letter of Understanding, compensation or
an offer of another acceptable unit will no longer be required. If the notice period falls between 60 and 119 days,
current compensation rules will still apply.
Future Limits on Reviews of LTB Decisions
Bill 60 gives the Attorney General authority to create regulations that will limit when a party can request a
review of an LTB decision. Once implemented, this should reduce unnecessary review requests and help move cases to
final resolution more quickly.
Shorter Timeline to Request a Review
The deadline for requesting a review of an LTB order will be shortened to 15 days. Extensions will only be granted
in exceptional circumstances such as hospitalization. This contributes to quicker finalization of disputes.
Defining Persistent Late Payment
The government now has the authority to define what qualifies as persistent late payment through future regulations.
Once implemented, this will help standardize how the LTB handles chronic late-payment situations. Consultations will
take place before the criteria are finalized.
Shorter N4 Eviction Period for Monthly Rent
For tenants who pay rent monthly or annually, landlords will be able to set the termination date on the N4 notice
seven days earlier than before. This allows landlords to file an L1 application sooner if a tenant does not pay or
move out, shortening the non-payment eviction process.
Simplified Termination Notices and LTB Forms
Bill 60 allows the province to simplify termination notices and other LTB forms. The intention is to make forms
easier to understand, clearly explain rights and responsibilities, and encourage tenants to address arrears sooner.
Clearer forms may also reduce avoidable LTB applications.
Additional Enforcement Staff
The Ministry will be adding temporary enforcement officers to assist with the backlog of eviction enforcement
orders. This is designed to speed up enforcement once an eviction order is issued, helping reduce long delays at
the final stage of the process.
Future Limits on Postponing Evictions
The Bill creates authority for regulations that will set criteria adjudicators must follow when considering whether
to postpone an eviction. It may also place limits on how long evictions can be delayed. These changes aim to prevent
postponements from being used to unfairly delay lawful evictions.
Future Rules for Setting Aside Eviction Orders
Regulation-making authority has been created that will allow the government to set out conditions under which a
set-aside may be granted. This is intended to provide predictability and reduce repeated attempts to set aside
eviction orders without valid grounds.
Greater Access to LTB Decisions and Orders
Tribunals Ontario is exploring ways to make LTB decisions and orders more publicly accessible. Greater transparency
will help landlords and tenants understand how similar cases are decided and improve predictability in the system.
Improvements to LTB Capacity and Technology
Bill 60 is part of a broader effort to increase the LTB’s capacity. The province has already invested in additional
adjudicators, updated digital case-management systems, and operational improvements. Over time, these changes are
expected to help reduce the backlog and improve hearing timelines.
What Landlords Should Watch For
Several major parts of Bill 60 depend on future regulations that have not yet been released. These include the
definition of persistent late payment, limits on reviews, rules for postponements, and criteria for set-aside requests.
The final impact on landlords will depend on how the government writes these regulations. As updates are released,
landlords will need to stay informed.
What Happens Next
Some parts of Bill 60 will take effect immediately upon Royal Assent. Other changes will roll out over the coming
months as the province drafts and finalizes regulations.
Bill 60 Video Insights & Expert Discussions
We are producing a series of in-depth videos featuring licensed paralegals and rental housing experts
who will break down every major change introduced by Bill 60. These videos will help Ontario landlords
understand how the new rules affect rent arrears, eviction timelines, compensation requirements,
LTB procedures, and more.
Video content coming soon. This section will be updated as new discussions and expert analysis become available.
Bill 60 Video Insights & Expert Breakdown
Watch our full in-depth discussion featuring licensed paralegals breaking down every major
change introduced by Bill 60. Learn how these new rules impact arrears hearings, persistent
late payment, eviction timelines, compensation requirements, and the overall LTB process in Ontario.
This video section will continue to be updated with new expert commentary as additional
Bill 60 regulations are released.
Bill 60 – Frequently Asked Questions
Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions Ontario landlords have regarding Bill 60,
the new LTB changes, updated eviction rules, compensation requirements, and how these updates affect
your rental business.
Full FAQ content coming soon. This section will be updated as new information and expert insights become available.
What is the purpose of Bill 60 in Ontario?
Bill 60 aims to reduce LTB delays, prevent abuse of hearing processes, and create clearer, faster rules for eviction, persistent late payment, and rent arrears. It is designed to make the rental system fairer for both landlords and tenants.
Who does Bill 60 apply to?
Bill 60 applies to all Ontario landlords, tenants, property managers, and rental housing providers operating under the Residential Tenancies Act.
Does Bill 60 change how rent arrears are handled?
Yes. Tenants must now provide advance notice to raise issues at an arrears hearing and must pay at least 50% of their arrears before their issues will be considered.
How does Bill 60 stop tenants from delaying evictions?
New rules restrict raising last-minute issues, limit review requests, reduce the review window to 15 days, and introduce stricter criteria for postponements and set-aside requests.
Do landlords still have to provide compensation for N12 personal-use evictions?
Not if they give 120 days’ notice. Compensation is only required if the landlord gives less than 120 days.
Does Bill 60 affect professional-use or purchaser-use N12 notices?
The main change applies to personal-use occupancies, but additional clarifications may be introduced in future regulations.
How does Bill 60 help landlords with chronic non-paying tenants?
Faster hearings, earlier N4 filing, stricter review rules, and reduced opportunities for delay help landlords regain possession sooner.
What happens if a tenant tries to raise unrelated complaints at a rent arrears hearing?
They will not be allowed unless they provided advance notice and paid at least half of the arrears owed.
Will landlords still face long LTB delays?
Some delays may remain, but Bill 60 aims to significantly shorten timelines through more staff, stricter review rules, and faster filing options.
Can tenants still file for review after an eviction order?
Yes, but only within 15 days. After that, they must request an extension, which will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
Do landlords still need to wait before filing with the Sheriff?
Yes, but with the shortened review period, landlords can move their eviction into enforcement much sooner.
How long does a tenant have before an eviction can be enforced?
After the order is issued, tenants typically have 11 days to comply. After the 15-day review period ends, landlords can move forward with the Sheriff.
Will the N4 notice form change under Bill 60?
Yes. A new N4 form will reflect the 7-day notice requirement and updated instructions.
How will Bill 60 change the N8 Notice for persistent late payment?
The N8 will be updated to include a formal definition of persistent late payment, making it easier for landlords to use this notice.
How will late payment rules be enforced under Bill 60?
Once the definition is formalized, late payment patterns will have clearer criteria and will be easier for adjudicators to evaluate at hearings.
Does Bill 60 affect payment plans?
No, payment plans can still be negotiated, but tenants with serious arrears will no longer be able to use the system to delay proceedings indefinitely.
What if a tenant stops paying rent entirely?
Bill 60 speeds up the landlord’s ability to move through the N4 → L1 → eviction process and reduces opportunities for the tenant to delay it.
Does Bill 60 change the landlord’s right of entry?
No. Entry rules remain the same under the RTA, but future regulations could update notice requirements or forms.
Will LTB hearings become faster?
Yes. Additional adjudicators, enforcement staff, and streamlined forms are all designed to reduce backlogs.
Does Bill 60 help good tenants?
Yes. Faster systems help good tenants avoid being grouped with chronic non-payers, and clear rules create a more stable rental environment.
What protections exist for tenants under Bill 60?
Tenants gain faster resolution of maintenance and habitability claims because hearings are not clogged by non-payment disputes and misuse of the review process.
Does Bill 60 change maintenance or repair obligations?
No. Landlords still must maintain their rental units in good repair. More details may come in future regulatory updates.
Is Bill 60 fair to tenants?
Yes. The bill does not remove tenant rights; it simply prevents abuse of delay tactics. Tenants with valid claims still have full access to raise their issues properly and within timelines.
Does Bill 60 make it easier for landlords to evict tenants unfairly?
No. All existing tenant protections remain. Bill 60 targets only improper delays and misuse of the system—not legitimate defenses.
How can tenants still protect themselves under Bill 60?
By paying rent on time, documenting concerns, providing advance notice, and raising issues through the proper channels.
Can tenants still file T-forms for maintenance issues?
Yes. Bill 60 does not restrict tenants from filing legitimate applications such as T6 (repairs), T2 (harassment), or T1 (illegal charges).
How does Bill 60 affect landlords facing mortgage strain?
Faster eviction timelines and fewer delay tactics reduce financial damage to landlords already under pressure from high carrying costs.
What happens if landlords leave the rental market?
If landlords sell or withdraw properties, rental supply decreases, driving rents higher. Bill 60 aims to prevent this collapse by keeping landlords in the market.
Does Bill 60 help reduce tenant misinformation?
Yes. Many protests and online groups spread harmful advice—Bill 60 helps clarify rules and reduce the ability for misinformation to be weaponized against landlords.
Where can landlords get ongoing updates about Bill 60?
The full updated Bill 60 resource is available at OLHGroup.ca and will be revised regularly as new regulations and forms are released.
Will this FAQ be updated as more information becomes available?
Yes. As new regulations, definitions, forms, and LTB procedures are released, these FAQs will be updated to reflect the latest verified information.
