How Long Does the Landlord and Tenant Board Take to Schedule a Hearing in Ontario?
Published LTB timelines say L1 and L9 applications are scheduled within about 3 months of receipt, while most other applications take about 5 to 7 months. Urgent matters, such as a T2 illegal lockout, are scheduled in about 5 to 6 weeks. These are published targets and actual waits may differ, so check the LTB's current service timelines page.
After the hearing, orders are issued within 30 days, and parties may contact the LTB if no order arrives after 60 days. While you wait, Portal users can use the Online Dispute Resolution tool to try to reach an agreement, with help from a Dispute Resolution Officer if they reach an impasse, and mediation with a neutral person is also available.
Preparing early helps. Evidence must generally be disclosed at least 7 business days before the hearing, or 5 days for responding evidence. Parties should join a hearing at least 15 minutes early. Most applications other than those on the Portal can be filed by email with online payment, or sent by mail or courier. What causes a delay in your case varies, so a lawyer can help you with your situation.
Key takeaways
- L1 and L9 applications are published as scheduled within about 3 months of receipt, and most other applications within 5 to 7 months.
- Urgent matters such as a T2 illegal lockout are published as scheduled in about 5 to 6 weeks.
- Orders are issued within 30 days of the hearing, and parties may contact the LTB if no order arrives after 60 days.
- While waiting, Portal users can use the Online Dispute Resolution tool, and mediation with a neutral person is also available.