Ontario’s Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, also known as Bill 60, Passes, Signaling a New Era of Efficiency and Enforcement

The rules of engagement at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) are about to change dramatically. Ontario’s Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, has received Royal Assent. This confirms the most significant set of operational reforms for rental property owners in years.

This new legislation, though controversial in public debate, is aimed squarely at reducing systemic delays, cutting red tape, and protecting landlord interests when dealing with non-compliant tenancies.

While the new LTB tools are not yet in force (they await a proclamation date), proactive property owners must prepare now. The coming regulations will deliver faster evictions, streamlined hearings, and reduced costs. But this will happen only if you execute the new procedures perfectly.

The Three Most Powerful Tools Coming to Your Toolkit

Bill 60 addresses the core frustrations of rental housing providers by providing concrete measures to accelerate key dispute processes:

1. Non-Payment Grace Period Reduced from 14 to 7 Days

Under Bill 60, tenants served with an N4 for non-payment of rent will have 7 days — not 14 — to void the notice.

This accelerates the timeline for landlords to file an L1 application. It could reduce rental loss exposure by an entire week.

2. The New “50% Rule” for Raising Additional Issues

A major procedural shift:
Tenants will be required to pay at least 50% of the arrears claimed before they can raise unrelated issues — such as maintenance complaints — at an arrears hearing.

This reform aims to:

  • keep non-payment hearings focused on rent recovery
  • curb last-minute counterclaims used to delay proceedings
  • increase predictability for landlords seeking timely decisions

3. Reduced Cost for “Own Use” Evictions (N12)

The mandatory one-month rent compensation required when serving an N12 (landlord’s own use) will be eliminated if the landlord provides the full 120-day notice.

This change lowers the financial burden for owners needing to reclaim their unit for themselves or an eligible family member.

Faster Eviction Enforcement: More Sheriff Resources on the Way

Separate from the LTB process reforms, the province has committed to increasing Sheriff staffing levels.

This means that once landlords secure an LTB order, the enforcement phase is expected to move more quickly. It reduces the months-long waits many owners have faced in recent years.

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The Bottom Line

Bill 60 represents a significant shift in how the province intends to manage rental disputes. However, how much it will actually accelerate the LTB remains an open question. These reforms are designed to tighten procedures and reduce opportunities for delay. The additional Sheriff resources should support faster enforcement.

Yet the true test will come once the legislation is proclaimed and put into practice. Ontario’s rental sector has faced years of backlog. While these changes are expected to improve efficiency, their real impact will only become clear over time.

What is certain is that landlords should stay informed as implementation details emerge. The next phase of Ontario’s rental landscape is about to unfold, and its effects will be closely watched by the entire industry.

Read the Act here.