Ontario Landlord Resource Hub
Whether you’re dealing with a non-paying tenant, planning to sell your property, or navigating an LTB application for the first time, you’ll find plain-language guides here written specifically for Ontario landlords. Browse by topic, watch the embedded videos, and book a free call when you’re ready to get help.
When Does Cash for Keys Actually Make Sense? (vs. Going to the LTB)
Cash for keys is not always the right move. It costs money upfront, it requires the tenant to agree, and a badly structured deal can still fall apart. But in [...]
L10 Application: How to Recover Rent Arrears from a Former Tenant
When a tenant leaves owing rent — voluntarily, after an N11, or after an eviction — many landlords assume the money is gone. It does not have to be. Ontario's [...]
Sheriff Enforcement in Ontario: What Happens After an Eviction Order
An LTB eviction order is not the end of the road — it is the beginning of the enforcement stage. If the tenant does not vacate by the date on [...]
Bill 60 Update: New N4, N12 and LTB Rules Every Landlord Must Understand
Ontario's Bill 60 and related legislative changes have introduced amendments to how the LTB processes applications, how notices are completed, and what landlords can claim. If you are managing a [...]
How Tenants Fight Non-Payment Claims at the LTB — And How Landlords Win
Ontario tenants facing an L1 hearing are not defenceless. They have access to legal aid, tenant duty counsel, and a list of established defences that experienced representatives know how to [...]
What Evidence Should a Landlord Bring to an LTB Hearing?
Showing up to an LTB hearing with a vague account of what happened is not enough. The LTB is a quasi-judicial tribunal — it makes decisions based on evidence. Landlords [...]
How to Prepare for an LTB Hearing: A Step-by-Step Landlord Checklist
Most landlords who show up to an LTB hearing unprepared are at a serious disadvantage — especially when the tenant has a representative. Here is a practical checklist of what [...]
The New LTB Review Deadline: You Only Have 15 Days to Act
If you receive an LTB order that you believe was made in error, you have a limited window to request a review. The deadline is strict, the grounds are narrow, [...]
Does the LTB Give Legal Advice to Ontario Landlords?
Landlords who call the LTB looking for guidance on how to proceed are often frustrated by what they get. The LTB does provide information — but there is an important [...]
LTB Backlog in Ontario: What Landlords Need to Know Right Now
The Landlord and Tenant Board backlog is one of the most significant practical challenges facing Ontario landlords today. Understanding the current state of the backlog — and how it affects [...]
3 Mistakes Ontario Landlords Keep Making (And How to Stop)
After handling hundreds of LTB files for Ontario landlords, certain mistakes come up over and over again. They are not complex errors — they are predictable, avoidable, and consistently expensive. [...]
N13 Notice: When Can a Landlord Evict for Demolition or Major Renovation?
Ontario landlords who need to demolish, convert, or extensively renovate a rental unit must follow a very specific process under the Residential Tenancies Act. The N13 notice is required — [...]
