In force since July 1, 2026
LTB order review
15 days from issuance for orders issued on/after July 1
Section 206 payment agreements
LTB Payment Agreement Form required
GTA Rental Guide
Bill 60: what's actually changed for Ontario tenants (and what hasn't)
Bill 60's tenant-law changes took effect in stages on July 1 and September 21, 2026. This guide explains which dates and notice types matter for N4 notices, N12 compensation, arrears hearings and LTB order reviews.
General information only, not legal advice. If you're in an active dispute with your landlord, contact the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) directly.
Staged rollout
Two effective dates. Check which rule applies.
In force since July 1, 2026In force since Sept 21, 2026What hasn't changedNot legal advice
Direct Answer
Is Bill 60 in effect, and what does it change?
Bill 60 - the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 - received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025, but its changes to the Residential Tenancies Act are being brought into force in stages. Since July 1, 2026, the LTB review-request deadline is 15 days from issuance for new orders, and section 206 repayment agreements require the LTB Payment Agreement Form. Since September 21, 2026, new N4 notices require at least 7 days, qualifying landlord-own-use N12 notices can be exempt from compensation, and a new condition applies when tenants raise other issues at certain arrears hearings. These rules depend on the notice or application date; fixed-term tenancies still continue month-to-month unless properly ended.
Effective Dates
What took effect, and when
The applicable rule can depend on when an order was issued, a notice was given, or an application was filed.
In force since September 21, 2026
N4 notices given on/after September 21
At least 7 days' notice
Section 48 N12 landlord-own-use
Compensation exception for qualifying 120-day notices
Section 82 issues at arrears hearings
New payment condition for applications filed on/after September 21
Tribunals Ontario confirms the September 21 effective date in its September 21, 2026 operational update.
In force since July 1, 2026
LTB order review deadline
Previous rule
For LTB orders issued before July 1, 2026, the review-request deadline is 30 days from issuance, subject to the LTB's procedural rules.
Current rule
For orders issued on or after July 1, 2026, the deadline is 15 days from the day the order was issued.
What to do
Check the issue date on your order promptly. The LTB's Review of an Order guideline explains the grounds, filing requirements and deadline rules.
Official guidance: LTB Guideline 8 on reviewing an order.
In force since September 21, 2026
N4 non-payment notice period
Previous rule
For N4 notices given before September 21, 2026, the minimum was 7 days for daily or weekly rent and 14 days for monthly or yearly rent.
Current rule
For N4 notices given on or after September 21, 2026, the termination date must be at least 7 days after the notice is given. The notice alone does not evict a tenant; the landlord must apply to the LTB for an eviction order.
What to do
Check when and how the N4 was given. Do not count the day it was given; mail or courier service can add days. Use the LTB's N4 form and instructions to check the termination date.
Official guidance: LTB N4 notice instructions and date calculation.
In force since September 21, 2026
N12 personal-use compensation and the notice waiver
Previous rule
For N12 notices under section 48 given before September 21, 2026, the landlord owes one month's rent in compensation or another rental unit acceptable to the tenant, regardless of notice length.
Current rule
For section 48 landlord-own-use N12 notices given on or after September 21, 2026, no compensation or alternative unit is required if the notice gives at least 120 days and the termination date is the last day of a fixed term or rental period. Otherwise the compensation rule remains; purchaser-own-use N12 notices under section 49 are not exempt.
What to do
Check the notice date, reason and termination date. Where compensation is required, it must be paid or the acceptable unit offered by the termination date. Ask the LTB or a tenant legal clinic about a notice you have received.
Official guidance: LTB Guideline 12 on N12 compensation.
N13 notices for demolition, major repairs or conversion follow separate rules. The section 48 N12 compensation exception does not apply to N13 notices; check the N13 rules for your circumstances.
For the full breakdown of N12 rules - who actually qualifies as a family member, the current compensation requirement, and what to do if you suspect bad faith - see our N12 eviction notice guide.
July and September 2026 Changes
Payment agreements and arrears hearings
Previous rule
Before July 1, 2026, the LTB Payment Agreement Form was not mandatory for repayment agreements under section 206. The new section 82 payment condition did not apply to arrears applications filed before September 21, 2026.
Current rule
Since July 1, the LTB Payment Agreement Form is required for repayment agreements under section 206. For a landlord's arrears application filed on or after September 21, a tenant raising other section 82 issues at the hearing must pay at least half the claimed arrears directly to the landlord at least 7 days before the hearing, and give the landlord and LTB a description of the issues and supporting evidence by that deadline. The requirements cannot be waived except where required by the Human Rights Code.
What to do
Check the application filing date. Keep a receipt for any payment and follow the LTB's issue and evidence instructions. This condition is for raising other section 82 issues; it does not prevent you from attending the hearing or disputing the rent amount claimed.
See the LTB's guide to section 82 issues at an arrears hearing and its July 1 payment agreement update.
Once you know where things stand, our Ontario rental application checklist covers the documents landlords typically expect if you're applying for a new place.
What Has NOT Changed
Don't panic-assume every protection is gone
Bill 60 is narrower than a lot of the coverage around it suggests. Here's what's still exactly the same.
Fixed-term leases still convert to month-to-month
An earlier proposal would have ended this automatic conversion. It was withdrawn before Bill 60 passed, after pushback from tenant advocates. When your fixed-term lease ends, it still automatically continues month-to-month on the same terms unless you or your landlord end it properly.
Repairs and maintenance obligations
Landlords are still required to keep your unit in a reasonable state of repair. Bill 60 doesn't touch this.
Heat and utilities rules
Minimum heat requirements and utility obligations are unchanged.
Entry and privacy rules
24 hours' written notice and the 8am-8pm entry window still apply, unchanged. See our full breakdown in the tenant rights guide. Ontario tenant rights guide.
Illegal deposits are still illegal
Security, damage, and pet deposits remain illegal in Ontario. Only last month's rent and a refundable key deposit are allowed - also unchanged. Full detail in the tenant rights guide. Ontario tenant rights guide.
Appeal to the Divisional Court
This is a different process from the 15-day LTB review above. Appealing an LTB order to the Divisional Court, on a question of law, is still 30 days - Bill 60 didn't touch this deadline.
Next Step
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Bill 60 tenant changes FAQ
General information only, not legal advice - for an active dispute, contact the LTB directly.
Is Bill 60 in effect yet?
Yes, the changes covered here took effect in stages. The shorter LTB order review deadline and section 206 Payment Agreement Form requirement began July 1, 2026. The shorter N4 notice period, qualifying section 48 N12 compensation exception, and section 82 arrears-hearing condition took effect September 21, 2026.
How long is an N4 notice period now?
An N4 given on or after September 21, 2026 must allow at least 7 days. For earlier N4 notices, the minimum was 7 days for daily or weekly rent and 14 days for monthly or yearly rent. Exclude the day the notice was given and account for the service method. An N4 does not itself evict you; the landlord must apply to the LTB for an eviction order.
Does my fixed-term lease still become month-to-month?
Yes. An earlier proposal to end this was dropped before Bill 60 passed. When your fixed-term lease ends, it still automatically continues month-to-month on the same terms unless you or your landlord end it through a proper legal process.
How long do I have to appeal an LTB decision?
These are different processes. An LTB review request is generally due within 15 days of issuance for an order issued on or after July 1, 2026, or 30 days for an earlier order, subject to LTB procedural rules. An appeal to Divisional Court on a question of law has a separate 30-day deadline. Check the applicable rules promptly.