Bill 60 is reshaping rental rules in Ontario for 2025. Learn how the new legislation affects leases, evictions, tenant responsibilities, landlord requirements, and what every renter and landlord in Ontario needs to know.

 

🏡 Bill 60 Just Changed Rentals in Ontario — Here’s What You Need to Know (2025 Update)

By Ana Bastas Realty — Trusted Across Halton, the GTA & Niagara Region Since 2012

 

Ontario’s rental landscape is changing once again — and Bill 60 is making some of the most significant updates we’ve seen in years. Whether you’re a renter trying to understand your rights or a landlord navigating compliance, these changes matter.

Below is a clear breakdown of what Bill 60 is, what’s changing, and how it affects you in 2025 and beyond.

What Is Bill 60?

Bill 60 — formally known as “The Homeowner Protection Act” — was introduced to strengthen tenant protections and increase transparency around evictions, landlord obligations, and the misuse of personal-use eviction notices such as N12 and N13.

In short:
💡 Bill 60 aims to crack down on bad-faith evictions and ensure rental housing is fair, honest, and properly regulated.

Major Changes Introduced by Bill 60

1. Stricter Penalties for Bad-Faith Evictions

Bad-faith N12 and N13 evictions (when a landlord says they need the unit for personal use but re-rents it immediately) have been a long-standing issue in Ontario.

Bill 60 increases penalties significantly:

• Landlords found guilty of bad-faith eviction can now face fines up to $100,000 (previously much lower).

• Corporate landlords can face even higher fines.

• Tenants who were wrongfully evicted may be owed substantially higher compensation.

What this means:
Landlords must ensure they have legitimate, verifiable reasons for personal-use evictions. Tenants now have stronger protection and recourse.

2. Increased Compensation for Tenants During Personal-Use Evictions

Tenants receiving an N12 eviction notice (landlord or family moving in) will now receive:

• More mandatory compensation, potentially increasing beyond the current “one month’s rent” requirement.

• Protection from landlords who try to evict simply to raise rent or re-list at a higher rate.

Impact:
Evictions must be fully justified and documented — no exceptions.

3. Mandatory Evidence & Transparency for Eviction Claims

Bill 60 introduces clear documentation standards:

• Landlords must provide proof of intention (e.g., affidavits) for personal-use evictions.

• Evidence must be submitted upfront, not later during the hearing.

• LTB adjudicators have more authority to dismiss incomplete or suspicious applications.

This helps speed up LTB processes and reduces fraudulent filings.

4. Faster, More Efficient LTB Proceedings

The Landlord and Tenant Board has been notoriously backlogged. Bill 60 includes:

• Hiring more adjudicators

• Digital upgrades

• Prioritizing urgent cases (repairs, safety concerns, illegal lockouts)

Both tenants and landlords benefit from faster decisions.

5. Protecting Tenants from Renovictions

Renovictions — when a landlord tries to remove a tenant under the guise of “needing to renovate” — have become more common.

Bill 60 now requires:

• Clear evidence of planned structural renovations

• Proof the unit must be vacant to complete the work

• Higher penalties for misuse

• Legal obligations for landlords to offer the unit back to the tenant after renovations (in many cases)

How Bill 60 Affects Renters

Tenants benefit through:

✔ Stronger protections against unfair evictions
✔ Higher compensation
✔ More transparency from landlords
✔ Faster resolution times
✔ Reduced renoviction scams

This gives renters more stability and security in Ontario’s tight rental market.

How Bill 60 Affects Landlords

Landlords must now operate with:

⚠ Greater compliance
⚠ More paperwork and documentation
⚠ Higher risk of fines for improper evictions
⚠ More transparency during LTB proceedings

However, these changes also help good landlords stand out and operate more professionally, with fewer disputes and clearer expectations.

What This Means for Ontario’s Rental Market

Bill 60 strengthens accountability and reduces fraudulent activity — but it also requires landlords to stay organized and well-informed.

For tenants, it provides peace of mind.
For landlords, it formalizes best practices.

Overall, it pushes Ontario toward a more balanced rental system.

Final Thoughts — And How Ana Bastas Realty Can Help

Whether you’re a renter navigating your rights or a landlord trying to stay compliant, these changes may feel overwhelming — but you’re not alone.

At Ana Bastas Realty, we help Ontario tenants and landlords understand their responsibilities clearly, confidently, and with up-to-date information.

👉 Have questions about renting, leasing, or managing a property?
Reach out anytime — we’re here to support you with expert guidance across Halton, the GTA, and Niagara.