Introduction

Rules of Practice

Legislation:

Subsection 176(2) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (‘the RTA’)
Section 25.1 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act (‘the SPPA’)

Subsection 176(2) of the RTA requires the Board to “adopt rules of practice and procedure” governing its practice and procedure, as permitted by section 25.1 of the Statutory Powers Procedure Act. Subsection 176(5) states that the Board must make its rules available to the public.

Section 25.1 of the SPPA provides that “a tribunal may make rules governing the practice and procedure before it”.

NOTE:
The Rules are set out in bold face. The commentary in italics is to assist the parties in understanding the application of the Rules and some of the procedures of the Board. Questions regarding the Rules may be directed to the Board by calling 1-888-332-3234, or 416-645-8080 from within the greater Toronto area.

Release Date: January 31, 2007