The landlord interfered with your rights (entry without notice, harassment, lockout, or cutting off services). File a T2.
Reviewed by a licensed paralegal. General information — not legal advice.
Record each incident: dates, times, what happened, and any witnesses or messages.
File a T2 with the LTB and pay the filing fee (fee waiver available if eligible).
At the hearing, present your timeline and evidence.
The LTB can order the conduct to stop, a rent abatement, and other remedies (including allowing you to end the tenancy early in some cases).
⏱ Timeline
Generally file within one year of the conduct. Verify current filing options on the LTB site.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
File the T2 (Application about Tenant Rights) with the Landlord and Tenant Board.
Generally file within one year of the conduct. Verify current filing options on the LTB site.
1. Record each incident: dates, times, what happened, and any witnesses or messages. 2. File a T2 with the LTB and pay the filing fee (fee waiver available if eligible). 3. At the hearing, present your timeline and evidence. 4. The LTB can order the conduct to stop, a rent abatement, and other remedies (including allowing you to end the tenancy early in some cases).
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Start with CaseBuilder →General information, not legal advice — it doesn't create a paralegal–client relationship. Confirm exact deadlines on the official LTB form and rely on a licensed paralegal or lawyer for representation. Enforcement of an eviction is only by the Court Enforcement Office (Sheriff).