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Toronto, Ontario

Landlord and Tenant Board Toronto – A Guide for Tenants

The LTB Toronto office handles thousands of applications every year — repairs, harassment, discrimination, illegal entry, unsafe housing, and eviction. This guide walks you through filing T2 and T6 applications step-by-step.

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LTB Toronto wait times: wait times depend on the application type and change over time. Quorex does not estimate them — Tribunals Ontario publishes the current figures.

What the LTB Toronto Handles

If you're dealing with any of the following, the LTB is the right place:

Repairs not done

Unsafe or unhealthy housing

Bed bugs, cockroaches, pests

Mold, leaks, heating failures

Harassment by landlord or superintendent

Discrimination or retaliation

Illegal entry

Rent issues, improper charges, deposits

Eviction notices (N4, N5, N7, N12, etc.)

How to File a T2 Application in Toronto (Tenant Rights)

When to file a T2

You file a T2 when the landlord:

•Failed to repair
•Violated your privacy
•Interfered with your reasonable enjoyment
•Harassed you
•Discriminated against you
•Shut off utilities
•Allowed unsafe or unclean conditions

How to file

1Download or complete the T2 online
2Attach your evidence
3Pay the fee or request a fee waiver
4Submit online to the Toronto LTB office
5Serve your landlord
6Wait for your hearing notice

What the Board can order

Rent abatement (refund)

A repair order (T6)

An order that the landlord stop (T2)

Out-of-pocket costs, including damaged property

An administrative fine (T2)

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How to File a T6 Application in Toronto (Maintenance & Repairs)

Use a T6 when:

Repairs are not completed
Work orders were ignored
Unit is unsafe or unhealthy
Landlord won't fix pests, mold, leaks, heating, structural issues

What the Board can order on a T6

An order to do specified repairs within a set time

Rent abatement (refund)

The cost of repairs you paid for

Out-of-pocket costs, including damaged belongings

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Evidence You Should Submit (Toronto Cases)

Your evidence should be solid and organized. Accepted evidence includes:

Photos

Videos

Doctor notes

Children's health notes

Emails, texts, maintenance logs

Incident timelines

Toronto Public Health reports

Property Standards reports

Receipts for costs (cleaning, repairs, hotels, etc.)

What adjudicators often ask for: LTB hearings tend to turn on dates and sequence, so evidence is commonly organised chronologically.

How Long LTB Toronto Cases Take

What the stages generally look like. Actual times vary case by case and are published by Tribunals Ontario:

T2 / T6 Applications

Commonly several months from filing to hearing

Urgent health/safety cases

May be expedited on request

Landlord eviction applications (L1/L2)

Typically prioritized by the LTB

For current wait-time data, see Tribunals Ontario's published reports. Wait times change and are set by the Board, not by Quorex.

Location: LTB Toronto Regional Office

Most LTB matters are handled online (Tribunals Ontario Portal) and hearings are conducted on Zoom. Official Toronto-area office addresses (per Tribunals Ontario):

Landlord and Tenant Board – Head Office

15 Grosvenor Street, Ground Floor

Toronto, ON M7A 2G6

Toronto – East (mail)

2275 Midland Avenue, Unit 2

Toronto, ON M1P 3E7

Toll-free: 1-888-332-3234 · Toronto: 416-645-8080

Source: tribunalsontario.ca/ltb/contact

What Happens After You File (Step-by-Step)

1
You get a Notice of Hearing
This includes date, time, and Zoom link.
2
You must serve your landlord
Usually by email or hand delivery.
3
Evidence must be submitted before the deadline
LTB is strict about disclosure.
4
You attend a Zoom hearing
Organized, calm, and factual = best results.
5
The adjudicator issues a written order
This is emailed to you and legally binding.

Preparing a T2 or T6 with Quorex

Quorex walks through your situation, shows which of the T2 or T6 applies to the facts you describe, and pre-fills the form for you to check before you file. You decide what to file.

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Show whether the T2 or T6 fits your facts

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Build your evidence package

Show your exact Toronto filing steps

Create a timeline of incidents

Prepare your questions for the hearing

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FAQ – LTB Toronto

Do I need a lawyer for LTB Toronto?

No. Many tenants represent themselves at the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Can I request a fee waiver?

Yes. If you receive OW, ODSP, CPP-D, or have low income, you qualify for a fee waiver.

Can I file multiple forms?

Yes, when you have both: the repairs and maintenance on the T6, the other issues on the T2.

Do I have to attend in-person?

No. LTB Toronto hearings are conducted online via Zoom.

How long do LTB Toronto cases take?

Wait times vary considerably. Tribunals Ontario reports significant backlogs across the province; T2 and T6 applications commonly take many months from filing to a hearing date, while urgent health and safety cases may be expedited. Check the Tribunals Ontario website for current performance data.