On November 24, 2025, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario passed Bill 60, and it received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025, officially becoming law. Bill 60 introduces significant amendments affecting many Ontario statutes, including major updates to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA).
At Spectrum Paralegal, we focus heavily on landlord and tenant law, and we want to ensure that landlords, tenants, and fellow legal professionals understand which parts of Bill 60 are already in force, and which provisions still require additional regulations before they can take effect.
This article provides a clear breakdown of new LTB rules, eviction procedures, and RTA amendments now affecting Ontario rental housing.
New Rules in Force as of November 27, 2025
1. Eviction Notices Must Use the Prescribed LTB Form
One of the important changes is the requirement that all eviction notices must now be provided using the official Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) form.
Before Bill 60, a notice was valid as long as it included the legally required information—even if it was delivered in an email or message. Some LTB decisions accepted these informal notices.
Under the new law, only the prescribed LTB form is legally acceptable, reducing disputes about notice validity.
2. Landlord’s Own-Use Evictions: Optional Compensation Relief
In recent years, media coverage has focused heavily on the landlord’s own-use evictions (N12).
Previously, landlords had to give 60 days’ notice and pay one month’s rent in compensation when reclaiming a unit for their own personal use.
Bill 60 allows landlords to avoid paying the compensation if the notice period is increased to 120 days.
This provides landlords with a new option while giving tenants more time to relocate.
3. Non-Payment Eviction Notice Period Reduced to 7 Days
The notice period for non-payment of rent (N4) has been reduced from 14 days to 7 days. This accelerates the eviction process for arrears while also shortening the timeframe for tenants to resolve missed payments.
4. New Requirement for Tenants Raising Claims at Non-Payment Hearings
Before Bill 60, tenants could raise any issue or counterclaim during a landlord’s non-payment hearing, sometimes delaying the eviction process.
Now, a tenant must pay 50% of the outstanding rent before the LTB will consider their separate claims or issues against the landlord.
5. Review Deadline for LTB Final Orders Reduced to 15 Days
The time allowed to file a Request to Review an LTB final order has been shortened from 30 days to 15 days. This makes it more important than ever to seek legal advice promptly.
New Rules That Still Require Regulations Before Coming Into Force
Some amendments in Bill 60 cannot operate yet because they depend on new regulations defining the “prescribed” criteria. Until those regulations are created, the current rules continue to apply.
1. Definition of “Persistent Late Payment”
Bill 60 proposes a more structured approach to determining persistent late rent payments.
However, the definition of “persistent” must be created through regulation, so the LTB must still rely on case-by-case discretion for now.
2. Limits on LTB’s Ability to Set Aside Termination Agreements
The Board’s broad discretion to set aside an eviction order based on a mutual tenancy termination agreement will eventually be restricted by new, prescribed tests and conditions.
These conditions are not yet in force, pending future regulations.
3. New Limits on the LTB’s General Discretion to Delay or Refuse Evictions
Bill 60 will also restrict the LTB’s general authority to delay or refuse eviction orders.
However, the specific limitations must be set by regulation. Until then, the current broad discretion remains unchanged.
Conclusion
Bill 60 introduces meaningful changes to Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act and LTB processes, with several key amendments already in effect. These reforms will influence eviction timelines, notice requirements, and the rights and obligations of both landlords and tenants.
At Spectrum Paralegal, we are closely monitoring the release of the upcoming regulations needed to activate the remaining parts of Bill 60. If you are a landlord or tenant and need guidance on how these changes affect your rights or responsibilities, our office can help you navigate the new landscape confidently and effectively.
