In force since July 1, 2026
LTB order review deadline
30 days -> 15 days
Arrears repayment plans
Informal plans -> Mandatory LTB Payment Agreement Form
GTA Rental Guide
Bill 60: what's actually changed for Ontario tenants (and what hasn't)
Bill 60's changes to the Residential Tenancies Act are rolling out in stages, not all at once - and most coverage doesn't make that clear. This guide separates what's already in force from what's still coming, and corrects at least one change that gets reported as active when it isn't.
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 dates. Not everything moves at once.
In force since July 1, 2026Takes effect 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. As of this writing, one set of changes has been in force since July 1, 2026: a shorter LTB order review deadline (30 days down to 15) and a mandatory Payment Agreement Form for arrears repayment plans. A second set - a shorter N4 non-payment notice period (14 days down to 7) and a waiver of N12 personal-use compensation when a landlord gives 120+ days' notice - is scheduled for September 21, 2026, and is not in force yet. Some things widely reported as changing did not make it into the final bill: fixed-term leases still automatically become month-to-month, unchanged.
The Staged Rollout
In force now vs. takes effect later
This is the distinction most coverage of Bill 60 gets wrong. Here's exactly what's active today and what isn't yet.
Takes effect September 21, 2026
N4 non-payment notice period
14 days -> 7 days
N12 personal-use compensation
Always owed -> Waived with 120+ days' notice
The specific date of September 21, 2026 is confirmed by legal clinic and industry sources tracking the rollout; Tribunals Ontario's own operational update confirms "September 2026" without spelling out the exact day on that page. Given how close this date is, confirm current status at tribunalsontario.ca before relying on it for a specific notice or deadline.
In force since July 1, 2026
LTB order review deadline
What it was
If you believed an LTB order had a serious error, you had 30 days from receiving it to ask the LTB to review its own order.
What it becomes
That window is now 15 days. This is the only deadline that changed here - the review process itself works the same way.
What to do
Mark the deadline the day you receive any LTB order. If you think there's a mistake, don't wait to look into it - 15 days goes fast. Request a review directly through tribunalsontario.ca.
Takes effect September 21, 2026
N4 non-payment notice period
What it was
An N4 notice for unpaid rent gives a termination date at least 14 days after the notice is given, before the landlord can apply to the LTB.
What it becomes
For N4 notices served on or after September 21, 2026, that minimum drops to 7 days. Notices served before that date still follow the 14-day rule.
What to do
If you fall behind on rent, don't assume you have two weeks - check the actual date on your N4 and confirm which rule applies based on when it was served. Acting the same day you receive it is the safest habit either way.
Takes effect September 21, 2026
N12 personal-use compensation and the notice waiver
What it was
For a landlord (or a close family member) to end your tenancy for their own use, they must give at least 60 days' notice and pay one month's rent in compensation, or offer another acceptable unit - regardless of how much notice they give.
What it becomes
Starting September 21, 2026, that compensation is waived if the landlord gives at least 120 days' notice, with a termination date that falls on the last day of a rental period or the end of a fixed term. Give less than 120 days, and compensation is still owed.
What to do
Do the date math yourself. Count from the day you received the notice to the termination date - if it's under 120 days, you're still owed compensation. This calculation is worth getting a second opinion on, from the LTB or a tenant legal clinic, not just this page.
N13 notices (demolition, major renovation, or conversion to non-residential use) are a separate framework from N12. The 120-day compensation waiver above is specific to N12; I could not confirm that N13 compensation is waived the same way. If you've received an N13, treat compensation as still owed unless you confirm otherwise with the LTB.
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.
In Force (Partly) Since July 1, 2026
Payment agreements and arrears hearings
What it was
Repayment plans for rent arrears were often arranged informally - a letter, an email, or a verbal agreement between landlord and tenant.
What it becomes
Since July 1, 2026, any formal repayment plan filed with the LTB under section 206 of the Residential Tenancies Act must use the Board's official Payment Agreement Form. Separately, the bill includes a rule that would require tenants to pay at least 50% of claimed arrears before raising repair or maintenance issues at the same hearing - but that specific rule has not been proclaimed yet and has no confirmed effective date.
What to do
If a landlord offers you a repayment plan, insist on the official LTB form, not an email or a verbal understanding. And don't assume the 50% arrears rule applies yet - it hasn't taken effect as of this writing.
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?
Partly. Some provisions have been in force since July 1, 2026 - the shorter LTB order review deadline and the mandatory Payment Agreement Form. Others, including the shorter N4 notice period and the N12 compensation waiver, aren't in force yet and are scheduled for September 21, 2026.
How many days do I have to pay rent before eviction now?
As of this writing, still 14 days under an N4 notice. That drops to 7 days for N4 notices served on or after September 21, 2026. Check the date on your specific notice - the rule that applies is whichever was in force when the notice was served, not when you're reading this.
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?
Depends which process you mean. Asking the LTB to review its own order: 15 days, shortened from 30 as of July 1, 2026. Appealing to the Divisional Court on a question of law: still 30 days, unchanged by Bill 60. These are two different processes with two different clocks - don't confuse them.