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If a tenant fails to pay rent, the landlord may serve an N4 Notice of Termination for Non-payment of Rent. Effective September 21, 2026, the notice period was reduced from 14 days to 7 days for N4 notices served on or after that date. If the tenant does not pay the outstanding arrears by the termination date, the landlord may apply to the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) for an eviction order and payment of arrears. An N4 notice does not automatically terminate the tenancy or authorize an eviction.

Yes. Under Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act, landlords are responsible for maintaining rental properties in a good state of repair and complying with applicable health, safety and maintenance standards. If a landlord fails to meet these obligations, a tenant may file a T6 application with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), seeking remedies such as rent abatement, repair orders and reimbursement of reasonable expenses. The remedies available depend on the circumstances and supporting evidence.

Yes, but new requirements apply. For landlord rent arrears applications filed on or after September 21, 2026, tenants seeking to raise issues under section 82 of the Residential Tenancies Act must pay the landlord at least 50% of the rent arrears claimed in the application at least seven days before the hearing. Tenants must also provide the landlord and LTB with a written description of their issues and supporting evidence at least seven days before the hearing. These requirements may only be waived where required by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Proper preparation is essential for an LTB hearing. Landlords and tenants should review their application, organize relevant evidence, including notices, photographs, payment records and communications, and ensure documents are disclosed within the applicable deadlines. Edge Paralegal assists clients with case preparation, evidence review, settlement negotiations and professional representation at LTB hearings.