How to File LTB Forms Ontario: T2, T6 & Eviction Notice Help

Understanding the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)

The Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is an adjudicative tribunal under Ontario's Ministry of the Attorney General that resolves disputes between landlords and tenants. It operates under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) and handles over 80,000 applications per year — making it one of the busiest tribunals in Canada.

Whether you're a tenant facing an eviction notice, dealing with a landlord who refuses to make repairs, or a landlord trying to collect unpaid rent, the LTB provides a structured process to resolve these disputes without going to court. The process is designed to be accessible to self-represented parties, though understanding the forms, deadlines, and evidence requirements is critical to success.

Which LTB Form Do You Need?

Choosing the right application form is the first and most important step. Filing the wrong form can delay your case by weeks. Here are the most commonly used forms:

Tenant Applications

• T2 — Tenant Rights: File this when your landlord has interfered with your rights, harassed you, changed the locks, withheld vital services (heat, water, electricity), or illegally entered your unit. This is the most versatile tenant application. Read our full T2 filing guide →
• T6 — Maintenance and Repairs: Use this when your landlord has failed to maintain the unit — pest infestations, mould, broken appliances, leaking plumbing, or structural issues. Read our full T6 filing guide →
• T1 — Rent Rebate: Filed when your landlord collected rent above the legal limit or charged illegal fees.

Landlord Applications

• L1 — Non-Payment of Rent: Filed after giving the tenant an N4 notice and the notice period has expired without payment.
• L2 — End Tenancy / Tenant Obligations: Used for persistent late payment, damage to the unit, illegal activity, or after an N12/N13 notice for personal use or demolition.

Eviction Notices Explained

Receiving an eviction notice does not mean you must leave immediately. In Ontario, only the LTB can order an eviction — your landlord cannot. Here's what the most common notices mean:

• N4 (Non-Payment of Rent): Paying the rent in arrears before the landlord applies to the Board voids the notice (RTA s. 59(3)). Learn how to fight an N4 →
• N12 (Landlord's Own Use): The landlord or a family member wants to move in. You're entitled to one month's rent compensation and can challenge the sincerity of the claim at a hearing.
• N5 (Interference with Others): Alleges you've interfered with other tenants' reasonable enjoyment. You have 7 days to correct the behaviour on the first notice.

The LTB Hearing Process

After you file your application and serve the other party, the LTB will schedule a hearing. Most hearings are now conducted by videoconference through the Tribunals Ontario Portal. Here's what to expect:

1. Case Management Hearing (CMH): A preliminary hearing to identify issues, set timelines, and explore settlement. Not all cases get a CMH.
2. Mediation: Both parties can agree to try mediation before the hearing. If an agreement is reached, it becomes a binding order.
3. Hearing: Each party presents their evidence, calls witnesses, and makes legal arguments. The adjudicator asks questions and issues a written decision, usually within a few weeks.

Tips for Self-Represented Parties

Most people at the LTB represent themselves. Success depends on preparation:

• Organize your evidence chronologically with a table of contents
• Prepare a written summary of your case (opening statement)
• Know which sections of the RTA support your claim
• Test your technology before a video hearing — check camera, microphone, and internet
• Be respectful and concise — adjudicators have heavy caseloads

Filing Fees and Fee Waivers

LTB filing fees range from $48 (for certain tenant applications) to $201 (for landlord applications). If you're on Ontario Works, ODSP, or simply cannot afford the fee, you can apply for a fee waiver. The LTB considers fee waiver requests on a case-by-case basis.

Find Help in Your City

We provide city-specific LTB guides with local courthouse information, legal clinics, and filing tips:

• LTB Help — Toronto
• LTB Help — Ottawa
• LTB Help — Mississauga
• LTB Help — Hamilton
• LTB Help — Brampton
• LTB Help — London

Read our complete Ontario Tenant Rights Guide →

In BC? See our BC Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) guide → or BC Human Rights Tribunal guide →