What Ontario's Bill 60 Means for Landlords

Ontario's Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, introduces several important changes to the Residential Tenancies Act and Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) processes. While not every provision came into effect at the same time, the legislation is intended to reduce delays, improve efficiency, and provide greater certainty for both landlords and tenants.

For rental property owners, these updates highlight the importance of staying informed and ensuring your tenancy processes are compliant with the latest rules.

Faster Timelines for Certain LTB Processes

One of the first changes to take effect was a reduction in the deadline to request a review of an LTB order, from 30 days to 15 days. This means landlords must act more quickly if they wish to challenge or request a review of an order issued by the Board.

Changes to Non-Payment of Rent

Later phases of Bill 60 shorten the waiting period after serving an N4 Notice for Non-Payment of Rent, allowing landlords to move to the next stage of the process sooner if rent remains unpaid. The goal is to reduce lengthy delays that can significantly impact rental housing providers while still preserving tenants' legal rights.

Better Preparation is More Important Than Ever

As additional provisions are introduced, landlords will need to be increasingly organized when preparing for LTB proceedings. Keeping complete records of lease agreements, payment histories, communications, inspection reports, and maintenance requests has always been good practice, but it is becoming even more important as hearing procedures continue to evolve.

What This Means for Rental Property Owners

While Bill 60 may help streamline certain aspects of Ontario's rental system, it doesn't eliminate a landlord's responsibilities. Property owners must still:

• Follow the Residential Tenancies Act.

• Use the correct notices and procedures.

• Maintain their rental properties.

• Respect tenants' legal rights throughout the tenancy.

The best protection against disputes is still proactive property management, thorough tenant screening, clear communication, and accurate documentation.

How Smooth Property Management Can Help

Keeping up with changing legislation can be challenging, especially for busy landlords or investors with multiple properties.

At Smooth Property Management, we stay current with Ontario's evolving rental legislation so you don't have to. From tenant screening and lease administration to rent collection, maintenance coordination, and navigating the LTB process, our team helps ensure your investment is managed professionally and in compliance with the latest requirements.

Whether you own one rental property or a growing portfolio, we're here to help you protect your investment while delivering a positive rental experience for your tenants.