Big news in Ontario’s real estate and rental world—Premier Doug Ford’s government has officially passed Bill 60, and the changes are expected to significantly improve the position of landlords while reshaping how the rental system operates.
If you’re a landlord, here are the key takeaways you need to know.
Major Changes Under Bill 60
✅ No more last-minute evidence at LTB hearings
Previously, many tenants would:
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submit new evidence on the day of the hearing
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raise new complaints (e.g., maintenance issues)
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request delays
This often led to hearings being postponed for months.
Under Bill 60:
➡️ Tenants can no longer introduce new evidence during the hearing to delay the process
This should significantly improve efficiency and reduce strategic stalling.
Appeal period reduced from 30 days to 15
Before the change:
📅 Tenants had 30 days to appeal an eviction decision
Now:
📅 The window is shortened to 15 days
This means landlords will:
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gain possession more quickly
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face fewer prolonged disputes
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see faster resolution in non-payment cases
“Landlord moving in” evictions no longer require 1-month compensation
Previously, if a landlord needed to move into their own property, they were required to:
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give 60 days’ notice
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pay the tenant one month’s rent as compensation
Now:
📅 notice period increases to 120 days
💰 compensation is no longer required
In practice, this lowers the financial barrier for landlords who genuinely need to occupy their property.
Tenants must pay 50% of owed rent before raising counterclaims
This is one of the most impactful changes for non-payment cases.
Previously, tenants could:
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stop paying rent
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file complaints about repairs or conditions
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use these claims to delay eviction
Under Bill 60:
➡️ Tenants must first pay at least 50% of the outstanding rent before the LTB will consider their counterclaim
This rule directly targets tactical delays and makes it much harder to avoid payment through procedural strategies.
What does this mean in simple terms?
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non-paying tenants will be processed more quickly
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landlords have a lower cost to reclaim their property for personal use
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delay tactics become far less effective
Overall, landlord protections have clearly strengthened.
Deeper Market Impact
Although the bill benefits landlords, the direction is clear:
🏢 The biggest winners will likely be
purpose-built rental buildings and institutional landlords
The government is pushing the rental market toward:
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professional management
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larger-scale operators
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more stable rental supply
Meanwhile:
🏘️ Small individual landlords, especially condo investors, may face more pressure
As purpose-built rentals expand and institutions gain support, competition for tenants could shift over time.
Short-term vs Long-term Effects
Short term:
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faster eviction processes
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improved rent recovery
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more landlords willing to reclaim units for personal use
Long term:
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increased institutional involvement
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more professionalized rental operations
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potential legal challenges as the new rules are tested
The Fisher Group Perspective
Bill 60 signals a notable shift:
✔ the government recognizes the challenges landlords face
✔ reducing system backlogs is now a priority
✔ the rental market is moving toward structure and efficiency
For landlords dealing with rising costs and interest rates, this reform provides meaningful support.
Recommendations for Landlords
If you own rental property, now is a good time to:
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review the updated rules and notice requirements
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ensure your lease agreements are compliant
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prepare documentation for potential disputes
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monitor implementation timelines
Being proactive will help you adapt smoothly as the new framework rolls out.
Contact The Fisher Group – Your Real Estate Experts in Oakville and the GTA
Fisher Yu
📱 647.598.8488
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