The landlord is not meeting maintenance/repair obligations. File a T6 with the LTB (after putting the problem in writing).
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Tell the landlord about the problem in writing and give them a reasonable chance to fix it. Keep a copy.
Document everything: dated photos/video, the written requests, and any health/by-law inspection reports.
File a T6 with the LTB and pay the filing fee (you can ask for a fee waiver if eligible).
At the hearing, present your evidence of the disrepair and the landlord's failure to act.
The LTB can order repairs, a rent abatement (refund), and other remedies.
⏱ Timeline
File within one year of the problem. There is no notice form — but writing to the landlord first strengthens your application. Verify current filing options on the LTB site.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
File the T6 (Tenant Application about Maintenance) with the Landlord and Tenant Board.
File within one year of the problem. There is no notice form — but writing to the landlord first strengthens your application. Verify current filing options on the LTB site.
1. Tell the landlord about the problem in writing and give them a reasonable chance to fix it. Keep a copy. 2. Document everything: dated photos/video, the written requests, and any health/by-law inspection reports. 3. File a T6 with the LTB and pay the filing fee (you can ask for a fee waiver if eligible). 4. At the hearing, present your evidence of the disrepair and the landlord's failure to act. 5. The LTB can order repairs, a rent abatement (refund), and other remedies.
Do not stop paying rent because of repairs — that can lead to your own N4/L1. Keep paying and pursue the T6.
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