LTB Review Deadline: You Have 15 Days to Request a Review
If you believe an LTB order was wrong, you have a short window to ask for a review. The deadline is strict, the grounds are narrow, and missing it can make the order final. Here is what Ontario landlords need to know.
Key points
- A request to review is not an appeal. It corrects specific errors, not disagreements with the outcome.
- You have 15 days from the date the order is issued to file.
- Filing a review does not automatically stop enforcement. You may need to ask for a stay.
- The clock starts on the order date, not the day you read it.
If you receive an LTB order you believe was made in error, you have a limited window to request a review. Here is what Ontario landlords need to understand about the process.
What a review is, and isn’t
| A review can address | A review is not for |
|---|---|
| A serious error in the order or the process | Disagreeing with how the adjudicator weighed the evidence |
| A party not being able to take part in the hearing | Arguing the case again |
| A serious error of law | New arguments you could have made at the hearing |
The 15-day deadline
You have 15 days from the date the order is issued to file a request to review. The clock starts on the order date, not the day you opened the email or mail.
Grounds that qualify
- You weren’t notified of the hearing and couldn’t attend.
- The order contains a serious error of law or process.
- There are new facts that couldn’t reasonably have been found before the hearing.
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Filing a review doesn’t automatically pause the order. If you need enforcement stopped while the review is considered, you have to ask for a stay, and it isn’t granted automatically. The same applies when a tenant requests a review of your eviction order: your representative can respond and ask for the stay to be lifted.
What to do as soon as you get an order
- Read the order the day you receive it.
- Check the dates, amounts and names for errors.
- Note the 15-day deadline from the order date.
- Get advice immediately if you think there is a serious error.
- Gather proof, such as evidence you weren’t notified of the hearing.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to request a review of an LTB order?
15 days from the date the order is issued. The deadline is strict.
Is a review the same as an appeal?
No. A review corrects specific errors, such as a serious error of law or a party not being able to take part. An appeal on a question of law goes to the Divisional Court.
Does requesting a review stop the eviction?
Not automatically. A stay must be requested, and it isn’t always granted.
Can a tenant request a review of my eviction order?
Yes, and it can delay enforcement. Your representative can respond to the request and ask for any hold to be lifted.
What if I miss the 15-day deadline?
Your options become much more limited. Get advice right away to see whether anything can still be done.
About Robert Di Lisi
Robert is a paralegal licensed by the Law Society of Ontario and co-founder of Stonegate Legal Services, a landlord-only firm. He leads client intake and speaks at landlord seminars across the GTA. Like the rest of the team, he is a landlord himself.
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