LTB Hearing Timelines and What to Expect
How long an LTB application takes, and what actually happens at a hearing, is one of the questions landlords ask most. This page is an outline of the full guide we're building on the topic — current wait times vary and change, so treat any timeline figure here as illustrative, not a guarantee.
This guide is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice. Landlord-tenant laws in Ontario change frequently. Before serving notices or taking legal action, consult a licensed paralegal or lawyer regulated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Published September 24, 2026 · Last updated September 24, 2026
Here's what the full article on this topic will cover, section by section.
How applications get scheduled
- Filing an application (L1, L2, and other LTB application types)
- Why wait times vary by region and by application type
- Where landlords can check the Board's current posted timelines
Before the hearing
- The Notice of Hearing and what it tells you
- Disclosure of evidence to the other side ahead of time
- Case management or pre-hearing conferences for some matter types
What happens at the hearing
- In-person versus virtual (phone or video) hearings
- Who can attend or represent a party — including paralegals and licensees
- Presenting evidence and responding to the other side's case
After the hearing
- How long a written order typically takes to be issued
- How an eviction order gets enforced if it comes to that
- Options to request a review or appeal on a question of law
What reduces delay on a file
- Submitting a complete, accurate application the first time
- Meeting disclosure deadlines
- Being prepared and present for scheduled dates
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