The Decibel Why a new Ontario law has renters worried about more evictions
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Dec 1, 2025 Shane Dingman, a real estate reporter at The Globe and Mail, dives into Ontario's controversial Bill 60, which aims to expedite evictions amidst a housing crisis. He explains how the bill streamlines the Landlord and Tenant Board processes but may lead to quicker evictions and increase homelessness. With significant changes like reduced non-payment timelines and limits on tenant defenses, Shane highlights the bill's potential to erode tenant protections and deepen tensions between tenants and landlords in Canada’s largest rental market.
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Bill 60 Aims To Speed Evictions
- Bill 60 targets a backlog at the Landlord and Tenant Board by speeding eviction processes for non-payment and creating a new persistent non-payer category.
- The government frames it as rebalancing the system toward landlords but specifics remain vague and contested.
Respond Immediately To Missed Rent
- Tenants who miss rent may have far less time to cure arrears under the new rules, so act quickly if you fall behind.
- Try to arrange payment or documentation within seven days to avoid eviction applications.
Injury Led To Long Rent Arrears
- Shane recounted a personal-trainer tenant who injured her finger and missed work, causing months of arrears.
- The story illustrates how short-term shocks can spiral into prolonged housing instability.