Ontario recently passed Bill 60 – the “Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025.” This new law has created a lot of discussion — and for good reason. It affects timelines, rights, and responsibilities for tenants, landlords, and anyone considering adding a rental unit to their property.
Here’s a clear breakdown of what’s changing and how it may impact you.
🔍 Why Bill 60 Matters
The goal of Bill 60 is to:
- speed up rental dispute decisions,
- shorten certain eviction timelines, and
- encourage more rental housing to enter the market.
Depending on your perspective, these changes may feel helpful or worrying. For tenants, timelines become tighter. For landlords, the rules become more predictable. For homeowners, the new framework may shift how rental units fit into long-term planning.
🔑 Key Changes Under Bill 60
1. Faster Non-Payment Eviction Timelines
N4 notices now run on a 7-day timeline instead of 14, allowing landlords to file with the LTB more quickly if rent remains unpaid.
2. Shorter Appeal Window
You now have 15 days (not 30) to appeal an LTB decision.
3. New Requirements for Tenants Raising Issues
If a tenant wants to raise repair, maintenance, or harassment concerns at a non-payment hearing, they must first pay 50% of rent arrears.
4. Personal-Use Evictions (N12)
If a landlord gives 120+ days’ notice, the traditional one-month rent compensation no longer applies.
5. “Persistently Late” Rent Ground for Eviction
A new ground for eviction is expected through regulation, aimed at chronic late payers.
6. LTB Process Improvements
The Landlord and Tenant Board is adding staff, expanding virtual hearings, and increasing public access to decisions — all aiming to cut down the backlog.
🏡 What This Means for You
For Tenants
- Tighter timelines mean acting quickly on notices is more important than ever.
- Raising certain issues becomes more expensive if already behind on rent.
- Some disputes may resolve faster.
For Landlords & Future Investors
- Faster rent enforcement may make rental ownership feel more manageable.
- Clearer rules around chronic late payment provide more predictability.
For Homeowners
- More predictable rental rules may encourage adding basement suites, garden suites, or small rental units.
- Changes could influence long-term neighborhood stability and property values.
🌎 How Ontario Compares Nationally
Bill 60 applies only in Ontario.
Provinces like BC, Quebec, and Nova Scotia maintain more tenant-protective systems, including longer notice periods and different eviction rules.
💬 Final Thoughts
Understanding Bill 60 helps you make informed decisions — whether you’re renting, considering a secondary suite, or thinking about becoming a landlord.
If you’d like to discuss how these changes might affect your situation, I’m always here to help and happy to walk through it with you.
