What’s the LTB?

The Landlord and Tenant Board is the Ontario tribunal that handles disputes between landlords, tenants, and co-op members. Everything covered by the Residential Tenancies Act goes through here.

This guide breaks down the process in plain English. For official procedures, always check tribunalsontario.ca/ltb.

Quick links to official resources

Our Guides

For Landlords

Evicting tenants, collecting rent arrears, dealing with problem situations.

• Complete Landlord Guide
• Case Studies

For Tenants

Understanding your rights, responding to evictions, getting repairs done.

• Complete Tenant Guide
• Case Studies

The basics

What the LTB handles

Landlord stuff: Evicting tenants (non-payment, lease violations, own use), collecting rent arrears, above-guideline rent increases, damage claims.

Tenant stuff: Fighting evictions, forcing repairs, rent rebates, harassment complaints, bad faith eviction compensation.

Recent updates

Check our blog or the official LTB What’s New page.

Need help with the forms?

Once you know what forms you need, we have a tool that handles the filling-out part. Describe your situation, it auto-fills everything and explains the confusing bits.

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Disclaimer

This is an educational site. We’re not affiliated with the LTB or the Government of Ontario. We’re not lawyers.

For official information and to file applications: tribunalsontario.ca/ltb

For legal advice: talk to a licensed lawyer or paralegal.

Sourced from Landlord and Tenant Board - Tribunals Ontario • Last updated: November 28, 2025