Ontario Bill 60 Introduces Major Changes to Ontario Landlord Tenant Law and LTB Processes

What happened

The Ontario government passed Bill 60, formally titled the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, as part of a broader legislative package aimed at reducing administrative backlogs and accelerating housing related decisions. While the bill addresses planning and development matters, it also makes substantial amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 and the operation of the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).

The government stated that Bill 60 is intended to address ongoing delays at the LTB, particularly in non payment of rent cases, which have resulted in extended periods where landlords are unable to recover possession of rental units. Tenant advocacy organizations have raised concerns that several provisions reduce procedural protections for tenants. The legislation was debated extensively at Queen’s Park before being passed in late November 2025 12.

Key dates

• October 23, 2025 Bill 60 was introduced and received first reading in the Ontario legislature 1.

• November 24, 2025 Bill 60 passed third reading and was approved by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario 2.

• Late November 2025 Bill 60 received Royal Assent. Some provisions took effect immediately, while others come into force through regulation or future proclamation 13.

Who is impacted

Bill 60 affects a wide range of participants in Ontario’s rental housing system:

• Landlords and property managers are directly impacted through shortened timelines for rent arrears proceedings, new requirements around evidence and hearings, and changes to compensation obligations in certain eviction scenarios.

• Tenants face reduced timelines to respond to notices and may encounter limitations on the issues that can be raised during LTB hearings for non payment of rent.

• Legal and housing professionals, including paralegals, lawyers, housing providers, and municipal housing departments, must adjust advice and procedures to align with the amended legislation.

• The Landlord and Tenant Board is expected to process cases faster, with less discretion to delay hearings or decisions in certain circumstances 24.

What changes in practice

Bill 60 introduces several operational changes that alter how rental disputes are handled in Ontario:

• Shortened rent arrears cure period Tenants now have 7 days after rent becomes overdue under an N4 notice to pay outstanding rent before a landlord may proceed toward eviction. This replaces the previous 14 day period, significantly accelerating the eviction timeline for non payment cases 4.

• Limits on tenant claims during non payment hearings Tenants are required to pay at least 50 percent of the alleged rent arrears before the LTB will consider unrelated claims such as maintenance or repair issues during a non payment hearing. This narrows the scope of issues heard in these proceedings 45.

• Reduced timelines for LTB reviews Requests for review of an LTB decision must now be filed within 15 days, down from the previous 30 day period. This reduces the opportunity to challenge or reconsider LTB rulings 1.

• Changes to personal use evictions In certain circumstances, landlords who provide extended notice periods for personal or family use may no longer be required to pay mandatory compensation. The exact application of this change depends on forthcoming regulations 36.

• Deferred lease expiry reforms Earlier proposals that would have limited automatic month to month tenancy conversions were not included in the final version of Bill 60 following public feedback and stakeholder consultations 6.

Lease24 take (practical actions, not opinions)

• Audit your current notice templates and workflows to ensure rent arrears timelines, hearing preparation, and review periods align with Bill 60 requirements.

• Update internal training for staff handling tenant communication, collections, and LTB filings to reduce procedural errors under the new timelines.

• Strengthen rent monitoring and follow up systems since shorter arrears periods leave less room for delayed action.

• Track regulatory updates closely as several provisions rely on regulations that may clarify or expand obligations. Lease24 can support landlords and property managers by centralizing compliance tasks and tracking notice timelines. General information only, not legal or financial advice.

What to watch next

• New regulations and guidance from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing that define how certain Bill 60 provisions will be applied in practice 3.

• LTB operational changes including updated forms, scheduling practices, and procedural rules reflecting the new legislation.

• Legal challenges or policy revisions prompted by tenant advocacy groups or tribunal decisions that interpret Bill 60 provisions.

• Further housing legislation as the province continues to address housing supply and rental market pressures 26.