Bill 60 Passes, with changes

Bill 60 Passes Third Reading: What Ontario Landlords Need to Know

As of November 24, 2025, Bill 60 has officially passed its third reading in the provincial legislature and is set to become law. While some aspects of the bill were adjusted from the original proposal, several key changes will significantly impact the landlord–tenant landscape in Ontario.

Key Highlights of Bill 60

1. Shorter N4 Notice Period
For monthly tenancies, the minimum notice period on an N4 (Non-Payment of Rent) drops from 14 days to 7 days, allowing landlords to act more quickly when rent goes unpaid.

2. Maintenance Complaints Tied to Arrears Payment
Tenants who wish to raise maintenance issues during a non-payment eviction hearing must now have paid at least 50% of the outstanding rent. This change aims to reduce misuse of maintenance claims as a delay tactic.

3. Clearer Definition of “Persistent Late Payment”
The government will now have authority to formally define “persistent late payment,” bringing more clarity and consistency to the N8 process.

4. Review Request Window Shortened
The timeline to request a review of an order is reduced from 30 days to 15 days, limiting how long a review request can delay proceedings.

5. Restrictions on Eviction Delays
The LTB’s ability to postpone or delay an eviction will be restricted through new regulations. Currently, such requests often result in near-automatic reviews; this change aims to curb unnecessary delays.

6. Tighter Rules for Setting Aside Orders
New limits will make it more difficult for frivolous or strategic “set aside” applications to stall the eviction process.

7. Updated N12 Requirements
Landlords issuing an N12 (for owner or family use) will have two notice options:

• 60-day notice, which still requires compensation, or
• 120-day notice, which does not require compensation.

8. Faster Hearings and Order Posting
The LTB will continue its efforts to speed up hearing timelines and ensure that orders are posted promptly.

What This Means for Landlords and Tenants

For responsible, paying tenants, these changes should cause no concern. The goal of Bill 60 is to streamline processes, reduce abuse of the system, and help resolve issues more efficiently. Ideally, this will result in faster turnover of problem tenancies and quicker return of units to the rental market.