Confirm that the RTA and LTB apply
Not every room, occupancy agreement or housing dispute is governed by the Residential Tenancies Act. The type of accommodation, who shares the premises, the parties’ relationship and statutory exclusions may determine whether the LTB has jurisdiction.
Landlord applications
May involve rent arrears, termination, eviction, damage, substantial interference or other remedies authorized by the RTA.
Tenant applications
May involve maintenance, tenant rights, harassment, illegal entry, rent, vital services, deposits or a claimed bad-faith termination.
Former tenants
Some monetary claims involving a former tenant may fall within an LTB process, subject to statutory conditions and timing.
Jurisdiction disputes
Roommates, occupants, co-owners, care homes, co-ops and accommodation shared with an owner require careful screening.
A notice is not the same as an application or order
Current form alert: the LTB has posted a new N4 that takes effect September 21, 2026 and says it must not be used before that date. Always use the version valid on the date the notice is given.
| Document | What it does | Critical check |
|---|---|---|
| Notice | Communicates a statutory step or proposed termination on a stated ground. | Correct form, factual ground, termination date, notice period and method of service. |
| Application | Asks the LTB to decide and order a remedy. | Eligibility to file, limitation period, fee, required attachments and service obligations. |
| Order | Records what the adjudicator has decided or approved. | Compliance, payment, enforcement, amendment, review, set-aside or appeal options and deadlines. |
From intake to LTB order
- 01
Review the tenancy, lease, payment history, notices, communications, alleged conduct and requested remedy.
- 02
Select and complete the current notice or application only after checking the RTA, LTB instructions and service rules.
- 03
File through the permitted channel, monitor the portal and preserve proof of every filing and service step.
- 04
Organize evidence by issue and comply with the current disclosure and hearing directions; uploading evidence is not necessarily the same as serving it.
- 05
Prepare for negotiation, online dispute resolution, mediation or hearing with proposed terms and a clear theory of the case.
- 06
Review the written order promptly for compliance, enforcement and any available correction, review, set-aside or appeal step.
Evidence and hearing preparation
Useful records can include the lease, rent ledger, notices, proof of service, inspection or repair records, photographs, videos, contractor records, municipal documents, communications and witnesses. Each item should connect to a disputed fact and the remedy requested.
Virtual hearings
Most hearings are scheduled virtually, but the notice of hearing controls and accommodation requests should be made promptly.
Witnesses
Identify who has first-hand knowledge and whether a summons request may be necessary.
Settlement
Payment plans, move-out terms, repairs or other lawful terms must be precise enough to understand and enforce.
Non-attendance
An application can be dismissed or decided without a party who does not attend or arrange authorized representation.
Urgent problems and post-order steps
Illegal lockouts, loss of vital services, imminent enforcement and short review or appeal periods require immediate case-specific advice. Only the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff) can enforce an LTB eviction order; a landlord cannot personally carry out an eviction.
Official sources & application
The practical answer is in this guide; use these links to verify live changes and apply officially.
Ghasedak explains the eligibility, evidence, process and important cautions in plain language. Because laws, forms, fees and filing methods can change, also check the live official instructions on the day you submit. This is general information, not individual legal advice.