Bill 60 in Ontario : Key Points for Renters, Landlords and Homeowners

Bill 60 Is Now Law in Ontario  : What It Means for Rentals, Landlords & Housing Development

Bill 60. Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 is now law in Ontario. It brings meaningful updates to both the rental system and the way housing development is approved; all aimed at speeding up decisions and reducing long-standing delays.

As real estate professionals committed to helping clients navigate Ontario’s evolving housing landscape, here’s a clear overview of what Bill 60 brings for you. (General information only — not legal or tax advice.)

To simplify things, we’ve broken down the updates into the two main areas affected by the legislation: rental system changes, and development and housing approval changes.

Rental System Changes Under Bill 60

On the rental side, Bill 60 introduces several updates aimed at reducing delays and improving how non-payment and maintenance issues are handled across Ontario. These changes are designed to speed up the process for both landlords and tenants while maintaining key protections.

Seven-Day Notice Period for Unpaid Rent

Landlords must now give 7 days notice, reduced from 14 days, before filing a non-payment application with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). This shortens the window for tenants to address arrears and allows landlords to move forward more quickly when rent falls behind.

Faster Non-Payment Hearings at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)

The LTB is required to prioritise non-payment cases. This would help reduce delays and provide quicker outcomes for both landlords and tenants.

Repair Issues Raised During Arrears Cases

If a tenant raises maintenance concerns during a non-payment hearing, they may need to pay part of the arrears upfront before LTB considers the concerns in the hearing. This is intended to prevent repair discussions from stalling the process.

“Landlord’s Own Use” Compensation Changes

The usual one-month compensation for own-use evictions may be removed when proper notice is given. This reduces administrative costs for landlords in genuine situations while maintaining notice-based protections for tenants.

Development & Housing Approval Changes Under Bill 60

On the development side, Bill 60 introduces updates intended to speed up municipal approvals and support new housing supply.

Faster Municipal Planning Decisions

Municipalities are expected to reduce processing times for development applications, helping projects move through the approval system more efficiently.

Greater Zoning Flexibility

Bill 60 helps municipalities add more housing options without radically changing neighbourhoods, making it easier to build the kinds of homes people need, for example adding multi-unit homes or mixed-use developments based on local housing needs.

Clearer Development Charge Rules

Changes to development charges are meant to increase transparency and give builders a more logical understanding of costs.

Modernised Servicing and Infrastructure Planning

Updates to water, wastewater, and servicing approvals aim to avoid infrastructure-related delays, a major barrier for many communities.

Final Thoughts: Why is Bill 60 important for Ontario’s Real Estate Landscape 

Bill 60 represents a meaningful shift in how Ontario manages rental disputes and housing development. While affordability remains a complex challenge, the measure focuses on reducing long-standing bottlenecks, supporting a smoother path for new homes to reach the market and quicker resolution for landlords and tenants alike.

For the rental market, shorter notice periods and prioritised hearings at the LTB mean more urgency for everyone involved. Tenants will need to respond to issues quickly, while landlords may finally see some relief from the long delays that have made arrears cases so challenging.

On the development side, streamlined municipal reviews, clearer development charge rules, and modernised servicing requirements have the potential to bring new housing supply online faster, especially in high-growth areas like Halton, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, and the broader GTA. The long-term impact will depend on how municipalities implement the new rules and how builders respond to shifting market conditions.

Overall, Bill 60 signals a provincial commitment to improving efficiency and reducing delay. For anyone involved in Ontario real estate whether renting, buying, selling, investing, or developing, staying informed about how these changes roll out will be key to making confident decisions in the months ahead.

As these changes roll out, you might be wondering what they mean for you. Our team at Beyond Doors Realty supports clients across Halton, Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton, and the GTA with clear, client-first guidance every step of the way. We’re here to help make sense of these updates and how they may connect to your next move. If questions come up at any point, our team is always here to offer clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Bill 60 in Ontario

1. Does Bill 60 change rent control rules in Ontario?
No. Bill 60 focuses on notice periods, LTB timelines, development approvals, and infrastructure planning. It does not change Ontario’s existing rent control framework.

2. Does the seven-day notice period mean tenants can be evicted faster?
It shortens the timeline before a landlord can file an arrears application, but all regular LTB processes still apply. The change is meant to improve efficiency, not remove protection.

3. Are all non-payment cases now guaranteed to be heard quickly?
The intention is to prioritise these cases, but actual hearing timelines can still vary depending on LTB capacity and scheduling.

4. Does Bill 60 affect buyers or sellers directly?
Not directly. However, faster development approvals may influence future housing supply, which can affect long-term market conditions.

5. Will new housing be built faster because of Bill 60?
Bill 60 aims to reduce bottlenecks in municipal approvals and servicing. Actual construction speed still depends on labour, financing, demand and builder capacity.

6. Do landlords still have to provide compensation for own-use evictions?
Bill 60 may remove the one-month compensation requirement when proper notice is given. Please consider legal advice for specific conditions.

7. How soon will all of these changes take effect?
Some changes take effect immediately, while others depend on implementation timelines set by the province and municipalities.

Sources
Information compiled from TRREB and official Government of Ontario announcements regarding Bill 60.