50% Payment Before Section 82 Issues in Ontario
Ontario’s new Section 82 rent arrears rules take effect on September 21, 2026. Learn how the new requirement for tenants to pay 50% of the rent arrears claimed before raising section 82 issues may affect rent arrears proceedings before the Landlord and Tenant Board.
Motion to Set Aside an Eviction Order After an Agreement to Terminate or Tenant’s Notice
Can a tenant change their mind after agreeing to move out? Ontario’s new rules limit the circumstances the Landlord and Tenant Board may consider when deciding a motion to set aside an eviction order. Learn what every residential landlord should know.
Persistent Late Payment of Rent in Ontario
Ontario has introduced a new definition of persistent late payment of rent that may significantly affect N8 eviction applications. This article explains the new legislative framework, the Landlord and Tenant Board’s continuing discretion, and the practical implications for Ontario residential landlords.
Ontario’s New 60-Day Move-In Rule for N12 Personal Use Evictions (Effective September 21, 2026)
Ontario’s new 60-day move-in requirement for N12 personal use evictions takes effect September 21, 2026. Learn how O. Reg. 240/26 may affect bad faith eviction claims, the new presumption of bad faith, transitional rules, and what Ontario residential landlords need to know before serving an N12 Notice.
Is My Ontario Rental Unit Subject to Rent Control? What Every Landlord Should Know
The Ontario government recently announced that the annual rent increase guideline for 2027 will be 1.9%.¹ Whenever the annual guideline is announced, many residential landlords immediately ask the same question: Does this apply to my rental property? The answer is not...
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...