I’m writing to express…

I’m writing to express concern about the tenancy-related changes proposed in Bill 60, which would make it significantly easier for landlords to evict tenants across Ontario. Shortening the N4 repayment period from 14 days to just 7 means tenants—many already living paycheque to paycheque—will have far less time to catch up on arrears or access emergency supports. On top of that, limiting when tenants can raise health and safety issues at arrears hearings, and potentially redefining what counts as “persistent” late payment, will likely push more people into eviction rather than helping resolve the underlying problems. These changes risk creating instability for thousands of households, which in turn increases pressure on city programs for eviction prevention, housing stability, and emergency financial assistance.

Bill 60 also restricts tenants’ access to justice at the Landlord and Tenant Board. The proposal to limit which personal circumstances the LTB can consider when deciding whether to postpone an eviction removes important flexibility that currently helps prevent unfair outcomes. Reducing the time to request a review of a decision—from 30 days down to 15—creates an additional barrier for tenants who may need legal help or time to gather documents. And narrowing the ability to file set-aside motions means more tenants could be removed from their homes without ever having a proper hearing, especially in situations where a default order was issued because of a misunderstanding or a missed communication.

Finally, several additional proposals in Bill 60 would further harm tenants. Removing one-month compensation for N12 “landlord’s own use” evictions (as long as four months’ notice is given) strips away an important protection against bad-faith evictions. Hiring more sheriffs to speed up evictions rather than investing in the LTB, affordable housing, or tenant supports sends the wrong message about priorities. And the idea of creating an online database of LTB decisions—effectively a public “bad tenant” list—raises serious concerns about privacy, fairness, and long-term consequences for people already facing housing insecurity. Overall, Bill 60 shifts the balance heavily toward eviction rather than stability, and I urge legislators to reconsider these measures.