Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board Review Request Changes Effective July 1, 2026
Introduction Many Ontario landlords have experienced the frustration of obtaining an order from the Landlord and Tenant Board (“LTB”), only to learn that the matter may not be over. Following the issuance of an order, a party may seek to challenge the outcome through...
Ontario Standard Lease: Can Landlords Add Additional Terms?
Many Ontario landlords are familiar with the Ontario Standard Lease. Since April 30, 2018, most residential tenancies governed by the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 have been required to use the government-approved standard form of lease. ¹ The Ontario Standard Lease...
Bad Faith Eviction Ontario: What Landlords Need to Know
Introduction Bad Faith Eviction Ontario claims have become an increasingly important issue for residential landlords. Allegations that a landlord acted in bad faith following an N12 Notice for Landlord's Own Use or an N13 Notice for demolition, conversion, repairs, or...
I Was Sued in Ontario Small Claims Court: What Should I Do?
Introduction Receiving a Plaintiff’s Claim from the Ontario Small Claims Court can be alarming. For many individuals and businesses, being served with court documents is an unfamiliar experience. The immediate reaction is often panic, frustration, or uncertainty about...
N4 Notice Mistakes That Can Delay an Ontario Landlord’s Case
Introduction For many Ontario landlords, the N4 Notice to End your Tenancy Early for Non-payment of Rent is the first formal step in addressing rent arrears. The N4 notice is often viewed as a routine document. However, experienced landlords and legal representatives...
Ontario Tenant Not Paying Rent: What Should a Landlord Do First?
Introduction Few issues create more stress for Ontario landlords than a tenant who stops paying rent. Whether a landlord owns a single rental property or an extensive portfolio, rent is often required to cover mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, maintenance...
Ontario Landlords: Non-Payment of Rent Eviction (N4) New Rules Take Effect September 21, 2026 — What You Need to Know
Bill 60 Is Finally Here — Well, Almost. Part II On November 27, 2025, Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025[1] (“Bill 60”) received the Royal Assent. Among other Acts, Bill 60, under its Schedule 12, sought to amend the Residential Tenancies Act,...
Ontario Landlords: Personal Use Eviction New Rules Take Effect September 21, 2026 — What You Need to Know
Bill 60 Is Finally Here — Well, Almost. Part II On November 27, 2025, Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025[1] (“Bill 60”) received the Royal Assent. Among other Acts, Bill 60, under its Schedule 12, sought to amend the Residential Tenancies Act,...
Ontario Landlords: Additional Changes for a Renovation or Repair Eviction as of September 21, 2026 — What You Need to Know
Bill 97 Is Finally Here — Well, Almost. Part V On June 8, 2023, Bill 97, Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023, received Royal Assent. Among other statutes, Bill 97 proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA). None of those amendments...
Ontario Landlords: New Right of First Refusal Rules for Renovation Evictions
Bill 97 Is Finally Here — Well, Almost. Part IV On June 8, 2023, Bill 97, the Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023 [1] (“Bill 97”) received Royal Assent. Bill 97 amended the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 [2] (“RTA”) on various issues. But none of those...