Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025

On November 27, 2025, Bill 60 changed the law in Ontario in two significant ways.  Formally known as the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, this legislation allows the Government of Ontario to accelerate the construction of new homes and infrastructure, and reduce delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).

As a real estate law firm Ontario landlords and tenants often consult, we are already seeing the practical effects of these changes on residential tenancies across the province.

What Tenants Need to Know

1. Non-Payment of Rent and Termination

Bill 60 reduces the time requirement for termination notices to 7 days. This means that once a notice to terminate your tenancy agreement has been given, you have only 7 days to take action before the notice becomes effective. After the notice becomes effective, the landlord may apply for an eviction order to the LTB. The practical consequence of this shortened period is that disputes are expected to reach the Landlord and Tenant Board more quickly.

It is also important to highlight that Bill 60 aims to centralize the forms provided by landlords to tenants for termination of tenancy agreements. Tenants must now receive a notice to terminate that has been approved by the LTB. Landlords can no longer rely on custom or informal forms.

Tenants facing these changes are encouraged to seek advice early, specifically from real estate lawyers. 

2. Hearings

For hearings arising from a landlord’s application to evict a tenant under section 69 of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, the LTB must allow tenants to raise any issue relevant to the matter. However, section 82(2) sets out specific requirements that must be met before doing so:

• The tenant must provide written notice to the landlord of their intent to raise an issue;
• The notice must be delivered within the time set out in the Rules (generally 7 days before the hearing); and
• The notice must comply with the Rules, including providing all relevant documents and evidence.

In addition, Bill 60 introduces a new requirement that tenants may be required to pay half of the amount claimed to the landlord or to the LTB (if required by regulation) before the hearing. Failure to do so may prevent the tenant from raising their issues at the hearing.

3. Power and Timing to Appeal

Bill 60 reduces the time to request a review of an LTB order from 30 days to 15 days. It also grants the provincial government authority to limit the circumstances in which a review may be requested. At this time, those circumstances remain unclear and are expected to be clarified through future regulations.

4. N12 Compensation Exception

Bill 60 introduces new conditions regarding compensation where a landlord requires the rental unit under section 48(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. Ordinarily, landlords must compensate tenants with an amount equal to one month’s rent. However, compensation is not required if:

1. The notice is given after Bill 60 came into force;
2. The termination date is at least 120 days after the notice is given; or
3. The termination date coincides with the end of the tenancy agreement.

Under these scenarios, landlords are exempt from paying compensation despite reclaiming the unit for personal use.

What Landlords Need to Know

1. Payments by Tenants

Bill 60 introduces a new late payment framework that gives tenants 7 days to respond after a notice of termination is issued for non-payment of rent. Landlords must now wait 7 days rather than 14 days before proceeding in most tenancy types.

Additionally, section 58(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 has been amended so that “persistent late payment” may be defined by regulation. This allows the government to modify the definition more easily than through legislative amendment.

2. Forms Require Approval by the Landlord and Tenant Board

Bill 60 mandates that landlords must use LTB-approved forms when issuing notices of termination. Approved forms are designed to contain all necessary information and reduce procedural disputes. Under section 43(1) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, landlords must now ensure strict compliance with these requirements. 

3. Expanded Power of the Board in Eviction 

The LTB is granted increased discretion under Bill 60. The LTB must establish rules governing when eviction orders may be postponed, define what constitutes persistent failure to pay rent, and determine when reviews should be permitted. As a result, the full impact of Bill 60 will continue to develop as regulations and guidelines are introduced.

Conclusion

Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act (2025), introduces significant reforms aimed at streamlining Landlord and Tenant Board proceedings. For tenants, it shortens timelines, imposes stricter procedural and financial requirements, and limits compensation in certain N12 scenarios. For landlords, it reduces waiting periods for non-payment actions while imposing standardized form requirements and increased regulatory oversight.

Overall, Bill 60 seeks to create a faster, more uniform dispute-resolution system. Both landlords and tenants should stay informed and seek timely legal advice as the practical effects of the legislation continue to evolve.

Need Guidance on Bill 60 or a Landlord–Tenant Dispute?

The changes introduced by Bill 60 can have serious legal and financial consequences for both landlords and tenants. If you are dealing with a termination notice, an eviction application, or questions about your rights and obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act, obtaining timely legal advice is critical.

Our real estate law firm in Etobicoke provides practical, cost-effective advice tailored to your situation. Whether you are a tenant seeking clarity on new procedural requirements or a landlord navigating compliance with LTB-approved forms, our team of real estate lawyers are ready to assist. Contact our office to schedule a consultation and ensure your interests are protected under the new rules.