Complete step-by-step guide to filing a T2 application with the Landlord and Tenant Board when your landlord violates your tenant rights.
The LTB T2 form (officially called "Tenant's Application About Tenant Rights") is used when a landlord:
Rights violations, harassment, illegal rent increases, illegal entry, illegal fees
Maintenance and repair issues (broken heating, plumbing, pests, etc.)
Rent rebate applications or illegal rent collection
Get the latest version from the Tribunals Ontario website or use our AI-assisted form builder.
Download T2 FormCheck all boxes that apply to your situation:
Write a clear, detailed description including:
Tell the LTB what you want them to order:
Strong evidence is critical!
The more complete your evidence, the easier it is for the Board to assess what happened.
Collect and organize:
You have three filing options:
File through Tribunals Ontario website - fastest processing
Send to: Landlord and Tenant Board, 15 Grosvenor Street, Ground Floor, Toronto ON M7A 2G6
Visit your local LTB office (check website for locations and hours)
Filing Fee: $53 (may be waived for low income - request fee waiver with application)
You must file your T2 application within one year of when the issue occurred. For ongoing issues, file within one year of the last incident.
The LTB will schedule a hearing within several weeks to months. You'll receive a Notice of Hearing with the date, time, and instructions. Make sure to serve your landlord with a copy.
Not providing sufficient documentation to prove your claims. Always attach copies of evidence.
Writing "my landlord is mean" instead of specific incidents with dates, times, and details.
Using T2 for maintenance issues (use T6) or rent rebates (use T1). Check which form applies.
Filing after the one-year limitation period or missing the hearing date.
Our AI legal assistant can help you complete the T2 form correctly, gather evidence, and prepare for your hearing. Get personalized guidance in minutes.
What happens after you file and how to prepare for your hearing
All your rights as an Ontario tenant in one comprehensive guide
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