Guides for Ontario Landlords
Practical, plain-language guides to help you navigate Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act and LTB procedures.
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Ontario Converting 2,200 Condos to Rentals
Ontario is investing $300M to convert 2,200 unsold GTA condos into rental apartments, including 550 affordable units. What it means for landlords.
Read guideWorld Cup 2026: Short-Term Rental Guide
How Ontario landlords can legally earn from FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto. STR rules, Airbnb regulations, and tenant protections.
Read guideBill 60 Implementation Status 2026
Bill 60 passed in November 2025 but key RTA amendments are not yet in force. Current status and what landlords should prepare for.
Read guide2026 Rent Increase Guideline (2.1%)
The official Ontario rent increase guideline for 2026 is 2.1%. Covers N1 notice requirements, timing rules, and exemptions.
Read guideLTB Forms & Notices
Persistently Late Rent (N8)
How to use the N8 notice for chronic late payments (3+ times/year). New Bill 60 definitions and eviction process.
Read guideN1 Form: Rent Increase Notice
How to fill out the N1 Notice of Rent Increase form. Step-by-step guide with 90-day requirements.
Read guideHow to Issue an N4 in Ontario
Complete guide to N4 notices for non-payment. Updated for Bill 60 with new 7-day timeline.
Read guideN12 Personal Use Eviction
Guide to evicting for landlord or purchaser use. Bad faith penalties and compensation rules.
Read guideLTB Process & Hearings
LTB Portal Updates 2025
Mandatory MFA requirements, new L5 email filing options, and portal security updates effective 2025.
Read guideL4 Eviction Application Guide
How to file an L4 application with the LTB after your N4 notice expires. Evidence requirements and process.
Read guideL5 Above Guideline Increase
File an AGI application. Updated for November 2025 with new RUI form and email filing option.
Read guideOntario Landlord Evidence Guide
What evidence you need for LTB hearings, how to organize it, and Bill 60 disclosure requirements.
Read guideGeneral Guides
2025 Ontario RTA Changes Summary
Complete guide to Bill 60, Bill 64, Bill 97, and all major 2025 updates to the Residential Tenancies Act.
Read guideFixed-Term Lease Rules 2025
Updated rules for fixed-term leases, breaking a lease, assignments, and Bill 60 implications.
Read guideCarbon Monoxide Alarm Rules 2026
Mandatory CO alarm requirements for 2026. Placement, testing, and enforcement updates for landlords.
Read guideBill 60 Guide
Complete breakdown of Bill 60 reforms: 7-day N4 timeline, 50% arrears rule, evidence disclosure.
Read guideOntario Rent Increase Guide
Everything about legal rent increases in Ontario: annual guideline, N1 notices, timing requirements.
Read guide2027 Rent Increase Guideline
The Ontario rent increase guideline for 2027 has not been announced yet. What we know so far and when to expect it.
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