How Do LTB Hearings Work for Thunder Bay Landlords and Tenants in Ontario?
An LTB file from Thunder Bay starts with an application. Hearings are virtual (by Zoom video or telephone), written, or in person, and in-person hearings are scheduled only on approved accommodation requests.
Many applications, including L1, L2, L3, L4, L9, L10, T1, T2, T5 and T6, can be filed through the Tribunals Ontario Portal. L1, L2, L3, L9 and L10 applications cost $201, or $186 through the Portal, and T1, T2, T5 and T6 applications cost $53, or $48 through the Portal. Fees and processes are being updated, so confirm them before filing.
Plan your evidence early. It must generally be disclosed at least 7 business days before the hearing, or 5 days for responding evidence. Published timelines are about 3 months for L1 and L9 applications and 5-7 months for most others, though actual waits may differ. Orders are generally issued within 30 days of the hearing, and you 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. If you reach an impasse, a Dispute Resolution Officer can help, and mediation with a neutral person is also available.
Key takeaways
- An LTB file starts with an application, and many can be filed through the Tribunals Ontario Portal.
- Hearings are virtual by Zoom video or telephone, written, or in person, and you should join at least 15 minutes early.
- Evidence must generally be disclosed at least 7 business days before the hearing, or 5 days for responding evidence.
- Portal users can try Online Dispute Resolution while waiting for a hearing, and mediation is also available.