Bill 60: So What’s Actually Changing?

If you’ve ever tried to evict a tenant in Ontario, you know it’s not exactly… swift. Between paperwork, hearing delays, and plot twists at the Landlord and Tenant Board, it can feel less like due process and more like season three of a courtroom soap opera.

Enter Bill 60, the provincial government’s latest attempt to speed things up. On paper, it’s called the “Fighting Delays, Building Homes Faster Act, 2025.” In practice, it’s their way of saying, “We’ve heard your complaints. Let’s get things moving.”

So What’s Actually Changing?

Here’s the short version:

  • Shorter timelines for evictions. Landlords can now apply to evict after 7 days of unpaid rent instead of 14.
  • Less time for appeals. Tenants now have 15 days to request a review of a decision (down from 30).
  • Fewer last-minute surprises. If tenants want to raise maintenance issues as a defence, they’ll need to give notice and pay part of the rent owed first.
  • Some compensation rules eased. In “landlord’s own use” evictions (like moving in a family member), compensation isn’t required if enough notice is given.

In short: Bill 60 is trying to plug the procedural leaks that stall evictions. If you’ve been stuck in rent-arrears limbo for months, this might sound like music to your ears.

Will This Actually Fix the Backlog?

Here’s the honest answer: kind of.

Yes, it should help clear the queue faster for straightforward cases. But this bill isn’t a magic wand. The LTB still needs more adjudicators, better systems, and functioning phone lines that don’t leave you listening to flute hold music for 47 minutes.

Also, some tenant advocates are raising flags — worried that faster processes could lead to more vulnerable renters getting pushed out too quickly. So while landlords might see some relief, expect pushback, and maybe even some court challenges ahead.

What Does This Mean For You?

If you self-manage, it means the legal landscape just shifted — again. You’ll want to make sure your notices, timelines, and forms match the new rules. No more copy-pasting from that 2017 template you downloaded from a blog.

If you work with a property manager, now’s the time to ask:
“How are we adapting to Bill 60?”
Because getting the timing or paperwork wrong under these new rules doesn’t just delay your case — it can reset it.

The Takeaway

Bill 60 is progress. It trims some fat from a system that desperately needed a haircut. But it’s not a full solution. Think of it like switching from dial-up to DSL — better, sure, but you’re still not on fibre.

And, as always, it’s not just about speed — it’s about strategy. The best outcomes still come from experience, preparation, and yes, sometimes avoiding tribunal altogether with a well-timed mediation. (See: cost of good property management.)

Want a no-stress way to stay compliant? Hire someone who reads these bills so you don’t have to.

 

View bill here.