Living in Ontario as an immigrant means building a safe home for your family. Achieving this requires responsibility in paying rent and understanding and complying with provincial laws.

Recently, the provincial government passed Bill 60, a reform that changes the rules for landlords and tenants, speeding up processes on the one hand and eliminating previous benefits on the other.

In today's blog, I will explain clearly what Bill 60 is and how it will affect the housing market in Ontario starting in 2026. Read on to the end and take note of the steps you can take to avoid problems in the future.

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Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025

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Bill 60 in Canada, specifically in the province of Ontario (known as the "Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025"), is a piece of legislation whose main objective is to streamline the processes before the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) to regulate rental agreements, as well as to establish the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords.

The local government's goal is to reduce delays and speed up case resolution, especially in situations of non-payment, as stated by the government.

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Changes to Bill 60 that affect the lease agreement

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Following the passage of this law on November 27, 2025, the dynamics between landlords and tenants in Ontario will accelerate the process. These are the essential points for all immigrants:

1. Reduction of the deadline for non-payment: the 7-day limit

Previously, a tenant had a 15-day grace period before formal proceedings could be initiated. With Bill 60, if the rent is not paid on the agreed date, the landlord has the legal right to deliver a notice and, if the debt persists on the eighth day, can immediately initiate an eviction request with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).

Note: this does not mean immediate physical eviction, but rather the start of the legal process that will lead to it.

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2. Personal use compensation: the new 120-day notice

Previously, if the owner claimed the property for personal use, they had to compensate the tenant with one month's rent. The new law establishes that if the landlord gives at least 120 days' notice (four months), they are exempt from paying this compensation. The tenant gains time to move out but loses the financial support of the month's compensation.

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3. The 50% deposit requirement for defense

This is one of the more technical changes. If a tenant decides to appeal a non-payment of rent case on the grounds that the landlord failed to fulfill their duties (such as lack of maintenance or repairs), they are now required to deposit 50% of the debt claimed with the court in order for their argument to be heard. 

This measure seeks to ensure that the appeal is serious and to protect the financial interests of the owner during the litigation.

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4. Reduction in appeal times

Speed is the priority of the new law. The legal deadline for appealing an LTB order has been drastically reduced: what used to allow a 30-day window for action has now been limited to just 15 days. 

Important: a swift legal response and immediate professional advice are now crucial to avoid losing the right to defense.

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Is your contract protected under the new Law 60?

This short questionnaire will help you determine whether you are at legal risk under Law 60:

1. Rent payment: Do you pay exactly on the 1st? Delay allows for legal eviction from the 8th.
2. Agreements: Do you keep written records (emails, messages) of agreements/complaints with the landlord? Only written records are admissible as evidence in court.
3. Compensation: Did you know that if the owner requests the house four months in advance, you lose one month's compensation? Have an emergency fund.
4. Legal Assistance: Do you have a legal professional? With deadlines reduced to 15 days, seeking help late can be critical.

If most of your answers were "NO," your housing stability could be at risk. 

At Immiland Law Professional Corporation, we can represent you legally. In this video, you can learn more about Bill 60: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHsRQeuo-GI 

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Recommendations to avoid legal issues

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The Latino community living in rented accommodation in the province of Ontario must keep their records in order to protect their stability and housing rights. In Canada, legal prevention is the most effective tool for avoiding disputes before the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).

The recommendation is to base your next steps on these three pillars:

1. Maintain strict punctuality by paying rent on the first day of each month. 
2. Keep comprehensive documentation with a detailed record of all communication with your landlord, including emails, text messages, and receipts. 
3. Seek preventive legal advice, that is, consult with a professional in advance and do not wait for an eviction notice or formal warning to take action. 

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I hope this topic gives you some insight into what you should do in light of the new Bill 60.

Thank you for reading. We look forward to seeing you on our next blog.

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With love,

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Immiland Law Professional Corporation