Ontario landlords · Free one-page summary

What changed for Ontario landlords in 2026

The Landlord and Tenant Board rules that changed on September 21, 2026 (Bill 60), plus the 2027 rent increase guideline. Each point links to a full guide.

1. Form N4

   Non-payment of rent: 7 days

   Since September 21, 2026, the termination date must be at least 7 days after the notice is given, for all tenancies. Add 5 days if you serve it by mail.

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2. Form L1

   Half the arrears before the hearing

   For applications filed on or after September 21, 2026, a tenant who wants to raise other issues at the hearing must pay you at least half of the arrears claimed at least 7 days before the hearing, directly to you.

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3. Form N12

   No compensation with 120 days' notice

   For the landlord's own use (Reason 1), the one-month compensation is not required when the termination date is at least 120 days after the notice is given. The exception does not apply to notices given for a purchaser. File the L2 no later than 30 days after the termination date in the notice.

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4. Rent increase

   2027 guideline: 1.9%

   The figure that applies is the one for the year the increase takes effect: 2.1% in 2026, 1.9% in 2027. At least 90 days' written notice on Form N1, once every 12 months.

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5. Form N10

   Agreed increase above the guideline

   For capital work or a new or additional service, landlord and tenant can agree, without an LTB order, to an increase of no more than the guideline plus 3% (5.1% in 2026, 4.9% in 2027). The tenant can cancel by written notice within 5 calendar days after signing.

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