Recent updates under Bill 60 introduce important changes to the Residential Tenancies Act that affect both landlords and tenants in Ontario. Below are three key changes coming into effect in 2026:
Effective July 1, 2026
The deadline to file a request for review has been reduced from 30 days to 15 days.
This applies unless a request for an extension is granted.
Landlords and tenants should act quickly if they wish to challenge a decision.
Effective September 21, 2026
Updates to N12 notices (Reason 1 – landlord’s own use) introduce a new option for landlords under Section 48.1:
Landlords are not required to provide one month’s compensation if all of the following conditions are met:
The N12 notice is issued on or after September 21, 2026
A minimum of 120 days’ notice is provided
The termination date falls at the end of the fixed-term lease
This change allows additional notice time to be provided in place of compensation.
Effective September 21, 2026
The notice period for non-payment of rent (N4) has been shortened:
Reduced from 14 days to 7 days
This change means faster timelines for addressing rent arrears under the RTA.
If you have questions about how these updates may affect you, it’s important to review your rights and obligations or Seek professional guidance from Just-Us Legal Services
