Can I Ask the LTB to Review My Eviction Order in Ontario?
Whether you can challenge an eviction order depends on your situation and why you think the order is wrong, so it is worth confirming your options with a lawyer. The LTB publishes that orders are issued within 30 days of the hearing, and that you may contact the LTB if no order arrives after 60 days.
An order is not the same as being removed. A landlord cannot remove a tenant or change the locks, and only the Sheriff can enforce an eviction order. In an arrears case, once the order is enforceable but before it is carried out, a tenant may pay and bring a motion, but only once per tenancy agreement period.
Published LTB timelines say orders are issued within 30 days of the hearing, and parties may contact the LTB if no order arrives after 60 days. Several LTB forms were replaced on September 21, 2026, and previous versions of some will not be accepted as of November 30, 2026. Keep your order, notices and any proof of why you missed the hearing, and get legal advice quickly so you understand your options.
Key takeaways
- Whether a review of an LTB order is possible depends on your situation, so it is worth confirming your options with a lawyer soon.
- An order is not the same as being removed, because only the Sheriff can enforce an eviction order and a landlord cannot change the locks.
- In an arrears case, after the order is enforceable but before it is carried out, a tenant may pay and bring a motion, but only once per tenancy agreement period.
- Keep your order, your notices and any proof of why you missed the hearing, and get legal advice quickly.