New Proposals Put Forward for the LLTB
The Provincial Government has a working paper.
Ontario Proposes New Measures to Tackle LTB Delays
Published October 23, 2025
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has just released an important new paper proposing updates to the Residential Tenancies Act — and it’s one worth reading.
Page 11: Fighting Delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board
Delays and backlogs at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) have long been a challenge for both tenants and landlords. The government reports significant progress in reducing these backlogs, thanks to major investments that doubled the number of full-time adjudicators and added more staff.
As a result, the LTB resolved 106,000 cases in 2024, the highest number in its history. Application timelines for Evictions (L1) and Rent Recovery (L9) have dropped dramatically — now averaging 8–9 weeks, down from 34–43 weeks in early 2023, representing a remarkable 75% improvement.
Despite a 33% reduction in caseload since the 2023 peak, delays still affect thousands of Ontarians. The government is now taking further action through the proposed Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, which aims to:
- Streamline LTB processes, particularly for cases involving non-payment or persistent late payment of rent
- Improve fairness, speed, and accessibility for all parties
- Reduce financial losses for both landlords and tenants
- Encourage more rental housing supply by shortening dispute timelines
These measures signal a continued commitment to improving Ontario’s rental system and restoring confidence in the dispute resolution process.
📄 Read the full paper from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to learn more about the proposed updates and how they may affect you.
https://news.ontario.ca/assets/files/20251023/56f8ae306aaed7abc089126aecdeaffa.pdf
