Amri Murray

Starting September 21, 2026, significant regulatory updates under Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) will reshape how landlords issue Form N12 (Notice to End your Tenancy Because the Landlord, a Purchaser, or a Family Member Requires the Rental Unit). These changes introduce both new flexibility for landlords planning well in advance and stricter accountability to protect tenants from bad-faith evictions. 1. The 120-Day Notice "Compensation Off-Ramp" Historically, landlords serving...

For years, one of the most frustrating bottlenecks in Ontario’s rental dispute process was the post-order waiting game. Even after waiting months for a Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) hearing and finally receiving a decision, cases often remained in legal limbo for an additional month while either party weighed a possible review request. The legislations have changed and Tribunals Ontario updated Rule 26 of the LTB Rules of Practice, cutting the deadline to request a review of an LTB order...

For Ontario landlords dealing with unpaid rent, time is literally money. The longer a tenant remains in arrears, the greater the financial strain on the property owner. In a major shift aimed at addressing delays such as these, the Ontario government has introduced a critical change to the eviction process for non-payment of rent. Starting September 21, 2026, the mandatory waiting period on an N4 notice is being slashed in half. Here is exactly what this means for housing providers and...