Shelterly Tenant FAQ – Bill 60
Q1: What is Bill 60?
Bill 60 is a proposed update to Ontario’s rental laws that aims to make the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) faster and more efficient. Most changes focus on how long it takes to deal with disputes or repeated payment issues.
Q2: Does Bill 60 affect my rights as a tenant?
No.
All your main rights stay the same, including:
Rent control (where applicable)
Your right to repairs
Your right to privacy
Protection from unlawful eviction
The requirement that all evictions go through the LTB
Nothing in Bill 60 removes or weakens these protections.
Q3: Will I be at risk of eviction because of these changes?
Absolutely not if you pay your rent on time and take care of your home.
Bill 60 focuses on chronic non-payment and long-standing problem files—not responsible tenants who follow the rules.
Q4: What kinds of situations is Bill 60 meant to address?
Bill 60 targets things like:
Frequent late rent payments
Repeatedly missing LTB hearings
Surprise maintenance complaints raised only after rent is overdue
Disputes that drag on for months because someone isn’t participating
If these issues do not apply to you, the changes won’t affect your tenancy.
Q5: Does Bill 60 make it easier for landlords to evict good tenants?
No. Evictions still require:
Proper notice
A formal LTB hearing
An LTB order
None of that has changed.
Good tenants are fully protected under the same rules as before.
Q6: Will Shelterly change how we communicate with tenants?
No major changes. We’ll continue:
Responding to maintenance requests promptly
Providing written updates when needed
Keeping all communication polite, respectful, and clear
What may change is that the LTB could move faster, meaning disputes—on either side—are resolved sooner.
Q7: Does this change how I report maintenance issues?
Not really.
The only difference is that tenants are now expected to raise repair concerns as soon as possible, not last-minute.
If you’ve always reported issues promptly, this changes nothing for you.
Q8: Will the changes increase my rent?
No.
Bill 60 does not change rent control rules, guideline increases, or the process for setting rent. Your rent follows the same rules as before.
Q9: Will Shelterly treat tenants differently because of Bill 60?
No.
Shelterly values long-term, respectful tenancies. We have no interest in using these changes to disrupt responsible tenants.
If you:
Pay rent on time
Keep your home in good condition
Communicate when needed
Treat neighbours respectfully
your tenancy remains stable and uninterrupted.
Q10: Do I need to do anything because of Bill 60?
No action is required.
Simply continue doing what you’ve been doing.
If any new regulations come into effect later, we will notify you clearly and well in advance.
Need Help or Have Questions?
Shelterly is always here to support you.
If you have any questions about Bill 60 or your tenancy, contact us at:
📧 info@shelterly.ca