Bill 60 (2025) Passes

Passed November 24, 2025 — Vote: 71 to 43

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On November 24, 2025, the Province of Ontario passed Bill 60 (2025), introducing some of the most significant tenancy-related reforms in years. These changes—contained in Schedule 12 of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA)—aim to streamline the eviction process, reduce procedural delays, and create clearer expectations for both landlords and tenants.

Below is a breakdown of the key changes and what they mean for Ontario landlords.

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1. Shortened Notice Period for Non-Payment of Rent (N4)

The waiting period before filing an L1 Application for Non-Payment of Rent has been reduced from 14 days to 7 days.
Impact: Landlords can move to the LTB twice as fast when dealing with arrears.

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2. Tenants Must Pay 50% of Arrears Before Raising Counter-Issues

At a non-payment hearing, tenants can no longer bring up unrelated concerns—such as repairs, harassment, or maintenance—unless they first pay 50% of the outstanding arrears.
Impact: Eliminates one of the most common delay tactics used to stall L1 hearings.

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3. Clear Definition Coming for “Persistently Late” Rent

Bill 60 authorizes the creation of regulations defining what constitutes “persistently late” payment.
Impact: Once defined, this will introduce a new eviction ground—a major upcoming tool for landlords dealing with chronic late payers.

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4. Shorter Deadline to Request a Review of an LTB Order

The period for requesting a Review has been cut from 30 days to 15 days.
Impact: Faster finality and fewer prolonged disputes.

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5. Limits on the LTB’s Ability to Reopen Its Own Decisions

Regulations may now restrict when and how the LTB can review or overturn its own orders.
Impact: More predictable outcomes and fewer opportunities for “second attempts” after losing a hearing.

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6. Standardized, LTB-Approved Forms Required for All Notices

All RTA notices must now use LTB-approved formats, even when no official form exists.
Impact: Improved clarity and reduced legal challenges over technical formatting issues.

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7. One-Month Compensation No Longer Required for N12 Own-Use (With 120 Days’ Notice)

If a landlord or qualifying family member requires the unit and gives 120 days’ notice, the former requirement to pay one month’s compensation is removed.
Impact: Legitimate own-use terminations become significantly less costly.

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8. New Power to Add Additional Notice Requirements

The government may introduce further notice-related rules through regulation.
Impact: Landlords should stay alert for future administrative or service-related updates.

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9. Expanded Public Access to LTB Orders

More RTA-related orders may be made publicly accessible or searchable.
Impact: Enhances tenant-screening tools for landlords, though raises privacy concerns for tenants.

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10. More Enforcement Resources for Eviction Orders

Bill 60 allocates increased staffing and structural support for enforcing eviction orders.
Impact: Shorter delays between an LTB eviction order and sheriff enforcement.

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11. New Rules for Virtual and Hybrid Hearings

The Province can now regulate LTB hearing formats, including virtual-only models.
Impact: Faster scheduling and fewer backlogs caused by in-person administrative limits.

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12. Accelerated Processes for Certain Eviction Types

The Bill allows the creation of streamlined or specialized procedures—especially for arrears cases.
Impact: Faster, more predictable outcomes for standard non-payment matters.

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13. Strengthened Rules for Serving and Drafting Notices

Service and content requirements for all RTA notices are now more clearly defined.
Impact: Reduces the chance of termination notices being thrown out due to technicalities.

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Summary

Bill 60 marks a major shift in Ontario’s tenancy landscape—especially for landlords dealing with rent arrears, persistent late payment, or procedural delays. Many changes take immediate effect, while others rely on future regulations. The Peterborough Landlords Association will continue monitoring updates and providing members with clear, practical guidance as the rollout develops.