Why the July 1 changes matter
The Landlord and Tenant Board updated its procedures and information materials after amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 made through Bill 60 and Bill 97. Several changes took effect on July 1, 2026 and affect how quickly parties must act after an order, how certain documents must be served and how repayment agreements are submitted.
These are not merely administrative changes. Missing a shorter deadline or using an outdated process can affect a party's ability to ask for review, comply with an LTB direction or rely on a repayment agreement.
The deadline to request review is now 15 days
The time to request review of an LTB order was reduced from 30 days to 15 days. A request for review is not an automatic appeal or a general opportunity to present the case again. The permitted grounds and current LTB requirements must be assessed promptly.
A landlord or tenant considering review should obtain the written order, confirm the date it was issued and calculate the deadline immediately. Waiting for the former 30-day period may result in a late request.
AGI service and certificate deadlines are shorter
When the LTB directs a landlord to serve tenants with an Above Guideline Increase order, the service deadline is now 7 days from issuance rather than 14 days. The certificate of service must be submitted no later than 5 days after service.
Because these two deadlines operate together, landlords should record the order date, complete service using an authorized method and retain proof of what was served, when it was served and on whom.
The LTB Payment Agreement Form is mandatory
Parties entering a repayment plan under section 206 of the Residential Tenancies Act must use the LTB Payment Agreement Form. An informal written arrangement may still be important evidence, but it does not replace the required form for this process.
Before signing, both sides should make sure the payment schedule, arrears amount, ongoing rent obligations and consequences of default are clear and consistent with the agreement they actually intend to make.
New rules address portable and window air conditioners
Tenants may install a portable or window air conditioner when the statutory conditions are met. Where electricity is included in rent, a landlord may be able to charge a seasonal rent increase for the air conditioner's use.
The right is conditional. The installation method, safety requirements, written information and permitted charge should be checked against the current RTA provisions and LTB guidance before either party acts.
Maximum RTA offence fines increased
Maximum fines for offences under section 236 of the RTA increased from $50,000 to $100,000 for an individual and from $250,000 to $500,000 for a corporation. These are maximum court fines for RTA offences, not the administrative fines, costs or compensation that the LTB may order in an application.
The Rental Housing Enforcement Unit investigates possible RTA offences and may initiate prosecutions in the Ontario Court of Justice. A higher statutory maximum does not mean every contravention results in prosecution or the maximum fine.
What is not included in this guide
Tribunals Ontario stated that additional Bill 60 and Bill 97 amendments were expected to take effect in September 2026 and that further information would be provided when available. This guide does not present dates or procedures reported only by secondary sources as confirmed law.
Before serving a notice, filing an application or advising on a deadline, check the current legislation, LTB rules, forms and official operational updates. The facts and procedural history of an individual file may change the available options.
This article is not legal advice. Ontario laws and procedures can change, and the result depends on the facts of each matter.