Ontario’s Bill 60 (Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025) introduces several major changes designed to reduce backlogs at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) and speed up housing-related decisions.
🔑 Major Landlord–Tenant Changes Under Bill 60
1. Faster LTB Processing & Case Management
New case-management tools intended to reduce hearing delays.
Streamlined procedures to move cases through the system quicker.
More digital options for document submission and scheduling.
Goal: reduce months-long wait times for both landlords and tenants.
2. Revised Eviction & Notice Procedures
Certain eviction notice timelines may be adjusted to support faster resolution.
More standardized formatting and documentation to reduce errors that cause delays.
Emphasis on earlier case screening to prevent unnecessary full hearings.
3. Stronger Enforcement Powers
Enhanced authority for the LTB to enforce orders.
Faster issuance of orders after hearings.
Potential for quicker compliance timelines in cases of non-payment or repair issues.
4. Increased Penalties for Bad-Faith Evictions
Even though Bill 60 aims to streamline processes, it reinforces penalties for:
Bad-faith renovictions
Misuse of personal-use evictions
Harassment or pressure tactics
Landlords must continue to provide complete and accurate evidence when issuing N12 or N13 notices.
5. More Clarity Around Repairs and Maintenance
Simplified dispute resolution for repair and habitability issues.
Stronger expectations for timely maintenance responses.
Tools to address landlords or tenants who delay required repairs.
6. Better Support for “Frequent Filers”
Large landlords (with many units) may receive faster administrative processing for routine applications.
Reduces backlog for high-volume filings such as non-payment applications.
Aims to free capacity in the system for complex disputes.
🟦 What This Means for Landlords
Faster eviction decisions in qualifying cases.
More predictable timelines for non-payment matters.
Clearer documentation requirements that reduce rejected applications.
Higher penalties if notices are misused — making proper process even more important.
🟩 What This Means for Tenants
Faster access to hearings for repair, safety, and maintenance complaints.
Stronger protection from improper or bad-faith evictions.
Clearer rules around landlord obligations and evidence standards.
Reduced wait times for urgent matters like heat, water, and essential repairs.