What does the Landlord and Tenant Board handle?
The Landlord and Tenant Board resolves disputes about residential tenancies under Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. We help with:
- Notices and applications for unpaid rent (N4 and L1)
- Evictions for the landlord’s or a family member’s own use (N12)
- Other notices to end a tenancy and the applications that follow
- Tenant applications about maintenance, repairs and tenant rights
- Hearings, settlements and mediation at the Board
- Requests to review an order and appeals to the Divisional Court
Commercial leases are not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act or the Board — see real estate law and civil litigation.
What changed on September 21, 2026?
- Unpaid rent (N4): the termination date can now be as early as the 7th day after the notice is given, down from 14 days, for notices given on or after September 21, 2026. The tenant can still void the notice by paying the rent owing by that date.
- Landlord’s own use (N12): the termination date must still be at least 60 days away and fall at the end of a rental period. For notices served on or after September 21, 2026, a landlord who gives at least 120 days’ notice no longer has to pay compensation or offer another unit; with less notice, the compensation rules still apply.
- Raising other issues at an unpaid-rent hearing: on applications filed on or after September 21, 2026, a tenant must pay half the arrears directly to the landlord at least seven days before the hearing.
- Forms: the Board will not accept older versions of the N4, N5, N6, N8, N12, N13, L1, L2, L9, L10 and T5 forms after November 30, 2026.
Sources: Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, ss. 48 and 59; Landlord and Tenant Board operational update, September 21, 2026. Verified November 2026.
How much can the Board order?
The Board can order payment of up to the greater of $10,000 and the Small Claims Court limit, which has been $50,000 since October 1, 2025.
Can a Board order be appealed?
Yes, but only on a question of law. A person affected by the order can appeal to the Divisional Court within 30 days after being given the order. A party can also ask the Board itself to review an order.
Source: Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, ss. 207 and 210. Verified November 2026.
Last reviewed: October 3, 2026General information about Ontario law — not legal advice for your situation.