Bill 60 Is Here — And the Landlord and Tenant Board Is About to Look Very Different
Bill 60 officially received Royal Assent on November 27th, 2025, which means real changes are on the way for anyone dealing with the Landlord and Tenant Board.
The goal?
👉 To fight delays and speed up the LTB process — though how that plays out is something we’ll all be watching closely.
Here are a few of the biggest shifts coming:
🚀 Faster Eviction Timelines
Rent-arrears evictions will move much faster.
The window for tenants to fix arrears before an application is filed is becoming shorter.
New Rules for Raising Issues at Arrears Hearings
- Tenants wanting to raise repair/maintenance issues at a non-payment hearing may need to pay 50% of the arrears upfront and give advance notice. No more surprise add-ons at hearings.
- “Own Use” evictions are changing.
- If a landlord gives a longer notice period, they may no longer owe the typical one-month compensation.
⏳ Appeals & Reviews: Shorter Deadlines
The timeline to request a review of an LTB decision is now shorter.
There will be tighter limits on when the LTB can overturn or delay certain orders.
📄 More Structure, Less Wiggle Room
Expect more official forms, tighter procedures, and less room for error.
Basically: the LTB is getting stricter and faster.
🧭 What Does This Mean for You?
Whether you’re a landlord trying to keep up with quicker timelines or a tenant trying to understand your rights under the new rules, one thing remains true:
The Landlord and Tenant Board is still a self-represented tribunal…
…but the process isn’t getting easier — and Bill 60 adds new hurdles on both sides.
If you’re unsure how these changes affect you, or you want help filing, responding, or preparing for a hearing, a licensed paralegal can be a huge advantage (and far more affordable than hiring a lawyer).
📞 Contact Sicotte Guilbault if you’d like to talk through your situation or need help navigating these new Bill 60 changes.
