Hey everyone, Claudia here. I'm redoing this breakdown because after reading your comments and seeing the Reddit threads, I realized something important — my message needed more clarity. Housing is deeply personal, and when the topic gets emotional, it's easy to hear things I didn’t actually say. So today, I’m slowing it down and walking through Bill 60 again — in plain language, minus the legal fog.

Why This Matters

Let’s clear something up right away. I don’t support anyone who abuses the system — not tenants who skip rent and milk delays, and not landlords who neglect safety or mistreat tenants. Bad actors exist on both sides. The real casualties are the folks doing things right who get caught in the mess.

So, What Is Bill 60?

Bill 60 is Ontario’s Fighting Delays and Building Faster Act. Sounds like a superhero movie, right? But it’s actually an omnibus bill — meaning it touches several different laws. The part that’s riling people up is Schedule 12, which amends the Residential Tenancies Act and changes how the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) operates.

Status: It’s received Royal Assent, but Schedule 12 changes will kick in only once the province says so. So we’re in a weird waiting game. Fun times.

One Proposal Reversed — But Not Everything

The province had floated removing security of tenure — that protection where a fixed-term lease automatically rolls into month-to-month, preventing landlords from booting tenants with no reason after a year. That was scrapped after public backlash. Victory? Sort of. The rest of Schedule 12 is still marching forward.

Key Changes You Should Know

1. Faster Non-Payment Notices

Landlords can now serve a termination notice after just 7 days of missed rent. That’s down from 14. So the window to catch up? A lot tighter.

2. Persistent Late Payment = New Eviction Path

Persistent lateness is now an eviction reason, but the definition of “persistent” will come later. So if your income varies (hello gig workers and freelancers!), even unintentional late payments could become a problem.

3. Tenants Must Prepay to Raise Repair Issues

Want to bring up mold, pests, or broken heat in your eviction hearing for unpaid rent? You might need to pay 50% of the rent claimed before your side is even heard. Yes, really. Regulations may later tweak this, but that’s the direction right now.

4. Less Time to Request a Review

Tenants and landlords now have just 15 days to request a review of an LTB decision. That’s tight if you’re dealing with illness, work, or trying to find legal help.

5. Own-Use Compensation Rules Change

If a landlord gives 120 days notice and it lines up with a lease end, they may not have to pay compensation. Tenants worry because relocation costs are no joke. Landlords say they need fair options too. It's a classic standoff.

6. More Public Access to LTB Decisions

This is about transparency, but also raises privacy concerns. Could LTB history haunt tenants when applying for a new home? Tenant groups say yes. Landlords say it’s about knowing who they’re renting to. And so the debate continues…

Evictions: The Practical Side

Getting a notice is not the same as getting evicted that day. But also — do not ignore it. If you receive one, read it, note the dates, and act fast. If you can pay, do it. If not, propose a plan in writing and seek support. Waiting until the last minute? That’s where people lose options.

If a hearing notice arrives, show up. Bring documents. Bring your story. And reach out early to community legal clinics or tenant supports.

The Backlog Elephant in the Room

Here’s the kicker: faster notices don’t guarantee faster hearings. The system is still bogged down. More money and resources have been pledged, but the backlog is very much alive and kicking. And until that changes, timing reforms might just shuffle the delays around, not solve them.

So, Where Do We Go From Here?

I’m not here to pick a side. My goal is clarity. Because when the system is abused — by either party — it makes life harder for everyone who’s trying to do the right thing.

Whether you’re a tenant who pays what they can when they can, or a landlord trying to follow the rules while facing unpaid rent, you deserve a system that’s fair and functional. Bill 60 is controversial because it touches our homes and our wallets — two of the most emotionally charged things we have.

So I want to hear from you. Do you think Bill 60 strikes a fair balance? Or does it risk punishing the people who are already struggling to stay afloat while doing their best?

Drop your thoughts below. Tenant or landlord, just keep it respectful. We’re all in this housing jungle together 🏡

Let’s Chat, Not Shout

If you're not sure what this means for your own housing situation — don’t wait. Reach out to us. The Ragona Sisters team is here to help you make sense of real estate changes, with compassion and straight talk. No fluff. No pitch forks.

Stay empowered and stay educated!