Bill 60 Ontario: Tenants and Landlords MUST know
Ontario passed a new law in late 2025 called Bill 60. It changes the rules for renting. Most changes help landlords. Tenants have less time and less power. Here's what changed, in plain words.
What is Bill 60?
Bill 60's full name is the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025. The government's word for it is "omnibus" — that just means one law that changes many other laws. Bill 60 changes 16 laws at once.
The government says it has two goals:
- Speed up new housing construction.
- Speed up the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). The LTB is the court that handles renting disputes.
To do this, Bill 60 shortens timelines and removes some of the steps tenants used to have. Most of the rule changes help landlords.
Quick answer: Bill 60 is a new Ontario law. It changes the rules for renting. It makes things faster and easier for landlords. It gives tenants less time and less protection. The law passed on November 24, 2025. Most parts are still being phased in by Tribunals Ontario, so always check before you act.
Old rules vs. new rules — side by side
Five things changed. Here they are at a glance.
| Rule | Before Bill 60 | After Bill 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Behind on rent? Less time to pay. | You had 14 days to pay before the landlord could file with the LTB. | You now have only 7 days. |
| Landlord moving in? No more $1 month back. | If the landlord made you leave for personal use (N12), they paid you one month's rent. | If the landlord gives 120 days' notice, no payment is owed. A 60-day notice still requires the payment. |
| Your year-long lease no longer auto-renews. | When your fixed-term lease ended, it automatically rolled into month-to-month. You could stay as long as you wanted. | It does not auto-renew. The landlord can end it, raise the rent, or sign a new fixed-term lease. |
| Maintenance complaints at a rent hearing now cost money up front. | You could raise repair problems as a defense at a non-payment hearing for free. | You must first pay 50% of the rent you owe into a trust account before the LTB will listen. |
| Less time to appeal an eviction. | You had 30 days to appeal. | You have 15 days. |
The 5 changes explained
1. Behind on rent? You have less time to catch up.
If you don't pay rent, your landlord sends you a form called an N4. It tells you to pay or move out.
Before: you had 14 days. Now: you have only 7 days.
What to do: set up automatic rent payments. The grace period is now half what it used to be. One missed reminder can start the eviction clock.
2. The "I'm moving in" eviction is now cheaper for landlords.
An N12 notice is when the landlord (or a buyer, or a close family member) wants to live in the home themselves. The landlord has to give you written notice and let you move out.
Before: the landlord had to pay you one month's rent as a thank-you for moving. Or offer you another similar place to live.
Now: if the landlord gives you 120 days' notice (4 months), they don't have to pay you. A 60-day N12 still includes the one month payment.
What to do: if you get an N12, don't assume it's real. Fake N12s are the most common landlord scam. A paralegal review costs less than losing your home. If proven fake at the LTB, the landlord can be fined up to $50,000.
3. Your lease no longer just rolls over.
This is the biggest change for tenants.
Most renters sign a one-year lease. Before Bill 60: when that year ended, the lease automatically became month-to-month. You could stay forever. The landlord could only raise rent by the yearly Ontario cap.
Now: that automatic roll-over is gone. When your fixed term ends, the landlord can choose what happens next. They can ask you to leave. They can offer a new lease at a higher rent. They can negotiate new terms.
What to do: don't wait. Talk to your landlord 2–3 months before your lease ends. Ask what they want to do. Get any new agreement in writing before you sign.
4. Raising maintenance complaints at a rent hearing now costs money up front.
A common move: a tenant is behind on rent. The landlord takes them to the LTB. At the hearing, the tenant says "I shouldn't have to pay full rent because the apartment has problems." This often slowed things down.
Before: tenants could raise maintenance issues as a free defense.
Now: the tenant must first pay 50% of the rent they owe into the LTB's trust account before their complaint is even heard.
What to do: if you have real maintenance problems, document them in real time. Send your landlord written requests. Take dated photos. Don't wait for a hearing to start collecting proof.
5. Less time to appeal an eviction order.
If the LTB rules against you, you have a window to appeal.
Before: 30 days. Now: 15 days.
What to do: if you get a decision you don't agree with, find a paralegal that same week. Don't wait.
Is Bill 60 active right now?
Bill 60 passed on November 24, 2025. But "passing" doesn't mean "live." Tribunals Ontario has to update its forms, training, and online systems before each change actually starts.
As of mid-2026, several of the renting changes are still being phased in. That's why it matters to confirm before you act.
If you're a tenant in Toronto
- Turn on auto-pay for rent. The 7-day N4 window is short. Don't let a forgotten payment start an eviction.
- Talk to your landlord before your lease ends. Start 2–3 months out. Don't assume your old rights still apply.
- Keep maintenance evidence. Write your requests in email or text. Save photos with dates. You may need them.
- An N12 is not always real. If you get one, talk to a paralegal. Common ones cost $200–$500 to review.
- If you get a bad decision from the LTB, move fast. 15 days is short.
If you're a landlord in Toronto
- Don't jump on the new rules yet. Not every part of Bill 60 is live. Using a rule that isn't active can blow up your case.
- Document like you might end up at the LTB tomorrow. Keep maintenance records, tenant emails, condition reports.
- Be careful with the new fixed-term flexibility. Aggressive renewal terms can damage tenant relationships and push the law to swing the other way next election.
- The 120-day N12 with no payment is only worth using if your case is honest. Fake N12s now draw $50,000+ in penalties at the LTB.
Why this matters
Bill 60 is the most landlord-friendly Ontario renting law in over a decade. The government's bet is that easier eviction rules will get more landlords to rent out empty units. That should mean more rental supply.
Critics say the law removes tenant protections without solving the deeper problem — that rent is too expensive.
Both can be partly true. What matters today is knowing the rules of the game you're now playing.
This article is information only, not legal advice. Bill 60 is complex and still rolling out. For your situation, talk to a paralegal registered with the Law Society of Ontario, contact the LTB, or visit a community legal clinic. Sources used to build this article: Tribunals Ontario implementation notes, Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, Globe and Mail coverage of the bill, OntarioLandlord.ca implementation tracker. I'm a registered real estate sales representative, not a lawyer.