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News · Ontario

Ontario Just Cut the N4 Eviction Window in Half — 7 Days From Sept 21

Bill 60 cuts the N4 non-payment notice period from 14 to 7 days for notices served on or after September 21, 2026. What changed, what survived, and how tenants should adapt.

2026-08-17
News · Ontario

Ontario's New N12 Rule: Landlords Get 60 Days to Move In — Or Else

From Sept 21, 2026, O. Reg. 240/26 presumes bad faith if the person named on an N12 doesn't move in within 60 days. What changed, the new compensation rules, and what tenants should do.

2026-08-17
Tenant Defence · Ontario

Got an N4 for Non-payment of Rent? How to Make It Disappear

An N4 is a warning, not an eviction — pay in full and it's void, even after the landlord files. The 14-day rule, defect checklist, payment plans, and hearing strategy.

2026-08-17
News · Ontario

Ontario's 2027 Rent Increase Guideline Is 1.9%: What It Means

Ontario set the 2027 rent increase guideline at 1.9%, down from 2.1%. Who's covered, the October 3 N1 date, and how to check if your increase is legal.

2026-08-14
Tenant Defence · Ontario

How to Prepare Evidence for an LTB Hearing: The Tenant’s Guide

The 7-day rule, the evidence hierarchy, the bundle checklist, and the five mistakes that sink tenant cases.

2026-08-14
CRA & Benefits · Canada

The CRA Sent You a Letter. Here's What Each One Means (and What to Do)

Reassessments, review letters, benefit clawbacks, collections — decoded, including the 90-day objection window.

2026-08-14
Tenant Defence · Ontario

Got an N12 Eviction Notice? Here's What It Actually Means — and How to Respond

An N12 is a notice, not an eviction. Compensation rules, bad-faith red flags, and step-by-step response options.

2026-08-14