09/25/2026
Ontario’s Residential Tenancies Act has undergone another round of changes.
As of September 21, 2026, additional amendments affecting landlords, tenants and the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) are now in effect.
Some of the most notable changes include:
1. Shorter N4 Notice Period
For monthly and yearly tenancies, the notice period for non-payment of rent has been reduced from 14 days to 7 days.
2. Persistent Late Rent Payment
The legislation now provides a statutory definition: receiving rent more than 7 days after it was due on at least 3 occasions within a 6-month period can constitute persistent late payment.
3. Changes to N12 Notices - Family Use
When a landlord provides at least 120 days' notice because they or an immediate family member require the unit for their own use, compensation or an alternative acceptable unit is no longer required. However, the intended occupant generally must take possession within 60 days, with consequences where this does not occur.
4. Renovation and Repair Rules
Changes to N13 procedures strengthen the tenant's right of first refusal when they have indicated that they want to return following qualifying renovations or repairs. Landlords also have additional notification obligations.
5. LTB Eviction Procedures
The circumstances in which the LTB can delay enforcement of an eviction order have been more clearly defined.
These changes follow another set of amendments that came into effect July 1, 2026, including reducing the deadline to request a review of an LTB order from 30 days to 15 days, introducing mandatory payment-agreement forms, and increasing maximum RTA offence fines.
The rental regulatory environment continues to evolve, making strong property-management systems increasingly important. Knowledge, preparation, and proactive property management remain essential to long-term real estate investing.
Information current as of September 24, 2026. Educational purposes only; not legal advice.
