Ontario is preparing for one of the most substantial updates to landlord-tenant rules in nearly twenty years. Bill 60 — formally known as the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act — introduces sweeping changes to how rental disputes, eviction timelines, evidence, and hearings are handled.
If you’re a landlord, a tenant, or someone considering buying a rental property, these changes affect you directly. The bill has triggered strong reactions across the province, fuelled protests at Queen’s Park, and sparked a heated conversation about fairness, housing supply, and tenant protections.
This article breaks down the major components of Bill 60 in a clear, accessible way: what’s included, what’s not, and why it’s creating so much debate.
Why Bill 60 Is Such a Big Deal
The timing of the bill is important. Rental activity in 2025 is at its highest level in years, while home sales have dropped significantly. Affordability challenges continue to grow, leaving both landlords and tenants operating with less margin for financial setbacks.
Meanwhile, delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) have become notorious. Cases involving unpaid rent or eviction notices often stretch out for months — sometimes more than a year — causing hardship for landlords who rely on rental income and tenants who need timely resolutions.
Bill 60’s primary goal is to reduce those delays. But the way it accomplishes that has raised questions about fairness, balance, and long-term impact.
Key Changes in Bill 60
Below is a clear breakdown of the most impactful changes and what they mean in practical terms.
1. Faster Rent-Related Eviction Timelines
One of the most notable changes is the shortened grace period for overdue rent.
Impact:
Landlords gain faster access to hearings. Tenants lose half of the time they previously had to catch up on late rent.
2. New Rules for Raising Issues at Hearings
Under current rules, tenants can raise new issues — including safety or repair concerns — on the day of a hearing. This often leads to adjournments and months-long delays.
Bill 60 introduces two major restrictions:
Impact:
This reduces last-minute delays, but it also means tenants with limited financial resources may struggle to have legitimate concerns heard.
3. Defining “Persistent Late Payment”
The existing Residential Tenancies Act allows eviction for repeated late payments, but the definition of “persistent” has never been clear.
Bill 60 gives the government the authority to define the term formally.
Impact:
Greater consistency across cases, but also the possibility of more tenants facing eviction for recurring late payments.
4. Less Time to Request LTB Decision Reviews
Currently, both landlords and tenants have 30 days to request a review of an LTB order.
Bill 60 reduces that timeframe to 15 days and allows the government to limit the types of decisions that can be reviewed.
Impact:
Faster resolution for both parties, but fewer opportunities to correct errors.
5. Changes to Landlord’s Own-Use Evictions (N12)
Under current rules, a landlord who wishes to move into their own unit must:
If you’re a landlord, a tenant, or someone considering buying a rental property, these changes affect you directly. The bill has triggered strong reactions across the province, fuelled protests at Queen’s Park, and sparked a heated conversation about fairness, housing supply, and tenant protections.
This article breaks down the major components of Bill 60 in a clear, accessible way: what’s included, what’s not, and why it’s creating so much debate.
Why Bill 60 Is Such a Big Deal
The timing of the bill is important. Rental activity in 2025 is at its highest level in years, while home sales have dropped significantly. Affordability challenges continue to grow, leaving both landlords and tenants operating with less margin for financial setbacks.
Meanwhile, delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) have become notorious. Cases involving unpaid rent or eviction notices often stretch out for months — sometimes more than a year — causing hardship for landlords who rely on rental income and tenants who need timely resolutions.
Bill 60’s primary goal is to reduce those delays. But the way it accomplishes that has raised questions about fairness, balance, and long-term impact.
Key Changes in Bill 60
Below is a clear breakdown of the most impactful changes and what they mean in practical terms.
1. Faster Rent-Related Eviction Timelines
One of the most notable changes is the shortened grace period for overdue rent.
- Tenants currently have 14 days to pay overdue rent after receiving an N4 notice.
- Under Bill 60, that window shrinks to 7 days.
Impact:
Landlords gain faster access to hearings. Tenants lose half of the time they previously had to catch up on late rent.
2. New Rules for Raising Issues at Hearings
Under current rules, tenants can raise new issues — including safety or repair concerns — on the day of a hearing. This often leads to adjournments and months-long delays.
Bill 60 introduces two major restrictions:
- Tenants must give advance notice before introducing new issues.
- They must pay 50% of the rent owed in advance to raise those issues in an arrears hearing.
Impact:
This reduces last-minute delays, but it also means tenants with limited financial resources may struggle to have legitimate concerns heard.
3. Defining “Persistent Late Payment”
The existing Residential Tenancies Act allows eviction for repeated late payments, but the definition of “persistent” has never been clear.
Bill 60 gives the government the authority to define the term formally.
Impact:
Greater consistency across cases, but also the possibility of more tenants facing eviction for recurring late payments.
4. Less Time to Request LTB Decision Reviews
Currently, both landlords and tenants have 30 days to request a review of an LTB order.
Bill 60 reduces that timeframe to 15 days and allows the government to limit the types of decisions that can be reviewed.
Impact:
Faster resolution for both parties, but fewer opportunities to correct errors.
5. Changes to Landlord’s Own-Use Evictions (N12)
Under current rules, a landlord who wishes to move into their own unit must:
- Give 60 days’ notice
- Pay the tenant one month’s rent in compensation
Bill 60 changes this structure:
Impact:
Landlords who plan well in advance gain more flexibility, while tenants may face relocation with no financial support if four months’ notice is provided.
6. More Enforcement Staff for Evictions
Sheriffs are responsible for enforcing eviction orders once issued. Many regions have significant backlogs, creating long delays.
Bill 60 includes funding to hire additional enforcement staff to reduce wait times.
Impact:
Evictions may be carried out more quickly once approved.
7. Potential Public Database of LTB Decisions
Tribunals Ontario is exploring an online database that would make LTB decisions easier to access.
Impact:
More transparency, but also concerns that it could function as a “tenant blacklist,” affecting future housing opportunities.
What Was Removed From the Bill: The Most Controversial Proposal
Before the bill reached its final stage, one major proposal was removed: ending automatic month-to-month tenancy after a fixed-term lease expires.
Today, once a 12-month lease ends, the tenant automatically moves to a month-to-month arrangement. The proposal would have allowed landlords more power to terminate tenancies or require new leases at the end of the term.
It was dropped after strong public backlash.
Why it matters:
For now, the long-standing month-to-month security remains intact.
Why the Bill Is Stirring Debate
Bill 60 touches on core issues affecting both landlords and tenants:
Supporters say:
Critics say:
A Balanced Look at the Impact
There’s no question that Ontario’s rental system needs improvement. Long delays benefit no one, and both landlords and tenants deserve timely, transparent resolutions.
Some of the changes in Bill 60 will help achieve that.
Others risk reducing protections for people who are already vulnerable.
As with any major reform, the real impact will depend on how the rules are implemented, how the LTB manages its caseload, and whether future amendments address the concerns raised by advocacy groups, municipalities, and housing experts.
- If the landlord gives 120 days’ notice, compensation is no longer required.
- If they give 60 to 119 days’ notice, the existing compensation rules remain.
Impact:
Landlords who plan well in advance gain more flexibility, while tenants may face relocation with no financial support if four months’ notice is provided.
6. More Enforcement Staff for Evictions
Sheriffs are responsible for enforcing eviction orders once issued. Many regions have significant backlogs, creating long delays.
Bill 60 includes funding to hire additional enforcement staff to reduce wait times.
Impact:
Evictions may be carried out more quickly once approved.
7. Potential Public Database of LTB Decisions
Tribunals Ontario is exploring an online database that would make LTB decisions easier to access.
Impact:
More transparency, but also concerns that it could function as a “tenant blacklist,” affecting future housing opportunities.
What Was Removed From the Bill: The Most Controversial Proposal
Before the bill reached its final stage, one major proposal was removed: ending automatic month-to-month tenancy after a fixed-term lease expires.
Today, once a 12-month lease ends, the tenant automatically moves to a month-to-month arrangement. The proposal would have allowed landlords more power to terminate tenancies or require new leases at the end of the term.
It was dropped after strong public backlash.
Why it matters:
- Tenants worried about displacement and unpredictable rent increases.
- Landlords argued they needed more control over their units, especially when planning sales or family use.
For now, the long-standing month-to-month security remains intact.
Why the Bill Is Stirring Debate
Bill 60 touches on core issues affecting both landlords and tenants:
Supporters say:
- The LTB has been overwhelmed for years.
- Some tenants exploit delays to stay in units without paying rent.
- Faster processes create fairness and predictability.
Critics say:
- Tenants with legitimate issues may no longer have a practical way to raise them.
- Faster evictions without additional rental support could worsen homelessness.
- The balance of power shifts heavily toward landlords.
A Balanced Look at the Impact
There’s no question that Ontario’s rental system needs improvement. Long delays benefit no one, and both landlords and tenants deserve timely, transparent resolutions.
Some of the changes in Bill 60 will help achieve that.
Others risk reducing protections for people who are already vulnerable.
As with any major reform, the real impact will depend on how the rules are implemented, how the LTB manages its caseload, and whether future amendments address the concerns raised by advocacy groups, municipalities, and housing experts.
