Applications to the Board

How can I file an application with the Board?

You can make an application in person at any Landlord and Tenant Board office, or you can go to one of the ServiceOntario Centres that accepts Board applications.

You can also mail, courier or fax your application to a Landlord and Tenant Board office. If you are not filing in person, you must include your payment for the application, or the application will not be processed. (See next two questions)

How much does an application cost?

This depends on the type of application. For some types of applications, there is no cost. However, most eviction applications cost $150.00, and applications made for an above guideline increase may cost more. For a list of the Board’s fees see our Fee brochure.

How can I pay for an application?

If you are filing your application in person, you can pay by:

cash,
debit or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, AMEX),
money order, or,
certified cheque.

If you are not filing in person, you can pay by:

money order,
certified cheque, or,
credit card, if you provide the Board with your credit card information on the payment authorization form attached to the application.

How will I know if an application has been filed against me?

In most cases, it is the responsibility of the person who filed the application (the applicant) to let the other party (the respondent) know that an application has been filed against them. The applicant must give the respondent a copy of the application and a copy of the Notice of Hearing that tells them when and where the hearing will be held. For more information see the brochures:

In addition, when an application is filed, the Board will usually send a letter to the respondent. The letter tells the respondent that an application has been filed and if a hearing has been scheduled, the letter will also provide information about the date and time of the hearing.

What can I do if an application is filed against me?

When an application is filed, the Board will schedule a hearing. If you want to dispute the application, you should appear at the hearing on the date and at the time set out in the Notice of Hearing.

For information about what to expect at the hearing, you can read our brochure on Important Information about Your Hearing.

If the landlord files an eviction application about non-payment of rent, can a tenant stop the eviction process before the hearing?

IF the landlord applies to the Board to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent (Form L1), the tenant may be able to stop the eviction process before the hearing by:

paying all the money they owe (the amount the landlord claims on the application, including the landlord’s $150 application fee, plus any new rent that has come due after the application was filed) or
working out a repayment plan with the landlord. (The Board has a Payment Agreement form that may be used)

For more information see the brochure on If a Tenant Does Not Pay Rent. You may also contact the Board.