11/25/2025
There’s been a lot of buzz in the media lately about Bill 60, the “Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (2025). I wanted to share an analysis of Bill 60, the proposed Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (2025), which is set to significantly amend the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and reshape Ontario’s rental system.
As the bill is currently making its way through the legislative process, its provisions are not yet law.
The RTA is the key legislation governing tenant and landlord rights regarding rent increases, evictions, responsibilities, and dispute resolution at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
Key Proposed Changes in Bill 60
Bill 60 aims to streamline the rental process and accelerate LTB hearings. Major proposed changes include:
1. Faster Eviction Notices for Nonpayment: The current 14-day notice period could be reduced to 7 days, allowing eviction applications to be filed sooner.
2. Limits on Tenant Defenses: Tenants may be restricted in the issues they can raise at hearings, which could shorten proceedings but potentially reduce tenant protections.
3. Shorter Appeal Period: The deadline to request a review of an LTB decision may be cut from 30 to 15 days, allowing less time for tenants to prepare an appeal.
4. New Rules for "Own Use" Evictions: Landlords may no longer be required to provide compensation (e.g., one month's rent) for personal or family use evictions, provided they give at least 120 days’ notice and meet specific timing requirements.
5. New Definition for "Persistent Late Payment": A new definition will be set through future regulations, potentially making it easier to evict tenants who repeatedly pay rent late.
Why These Changes Matter
These amendments have sparked significant public debate due to their broad impact:
Potential Benefits / Public Concerns
Faster LTB decisions and a more predictable process / Higher risk of evictions, particularly for vulnerable tenants.
Clearer rules for chronic nonpayment of rent / Less time for tenants to prepare for hearings or appeals.
Quicker turnover for landlords awaiting hearings / Reduced ability for tenants to raise maintenance concerns during LTB proceedings.
As of now, Bill 60 is not yet law. It is still going through the legislative process, and its provisions are not in effect. The final impact of Bill 60 hinges on the details that will be set later through regulations, such as the exact definition of "persistent late payment."
Ontarians are encouraged to watch for official announcements on the bill's implementation.
