08/24/2026
🚨 ONTARIO LANDLORDS! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
7 rental rule changes take effect September 21, 2026.
Here’s the quick breakdown:
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1️⃣ SHORTER N4 NOTICE PERIOD
For unpaid rent, the termination date may now be as early as 7 days after notice is given, instead of 14 days.
2️⃣ REPEATED LATE RENT MAY QUALIFY
A tenant who is more than 7 days late at least 3 times within 6 months may meet the test for persistent late payment.
3️⃣ NEW HEARING PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS
In some non-payment cases, tenants raising additional issues may need to pay 50% of the claimed arrears at least 7 days before the hearing.
4️⃣ NEW 120-DAY N12 RULE
For qualifying landlord own-use N12 applications, providing at least 120 days’ notice may mean the usual one-month compensation requirement does not apply.
5️⃣ NEW 60-DAY BAD-FAITH TIMEFRAME
A new 60-day period will help determine whether bad faith is presumed in certain landlord own-use cases.
6️⃣ CHANGES TO THE RIGHT TO RETURN
Landlords will have new notification obligations. Qualifying tenants must also receive at least 60 days to exercise their right to return once renovations are complete.
7️⃣ FEWER EVICTION DELAYS
The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) will face stricter rules when deciding whether to postpone enforcement of an eviction order.
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📅 EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
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⚠️ General information only and not legal advice. The correct notice, timeline, and procedure will depend on the specific tenancy and circumstances.
