Before the Hearing
- Organize all evidence documents in chronological order
- Prepare a brief summary of events (1–2 pages)
- Make copies of evidence bundle: one for you, one for the adjudicator, one for the tenant
- Under LTB Rules of Procedure r.19 (the evidence rule), give the other party and the LTB a complete copy of the evidence you intend to use no later than 7 days before the hearing; material responding to the other party's evidence is due no later than 5 days before (calendar days, unless the LTB orders or directs otherwise) — this is an LTB procedural rule, not part of Bill 60
L1 Hearings: Tenant Payment Before Raising New Issues (RTA s.82)
From September 21, 2026 (RTA s.82, O. Reg. 516/06 s.8.3, OIC 1114/2026): if the tenant wants to raise new issues (e.g. maintenance, harassment) at this L1 hearing, they must pay at least 50% of the amount claimed in your application no later than 7 days before the hearing. This is a payment requirement on the tenant's side and does not change your own evidence-disclosure deadline.
What to Bring
- 3 copies of your evidence bundle (yours, adjudicator's, tenant's)
- Photo ID
- Calculator (to verify arrears calculations on the spot)
- Pen and paper (to take notes on the tenant's statements)
- Original or copy of the lease agreement
How Hearings Work
A typical LTB hearing includes: opening statements (applicant goes first), presenting evidence, cross-examination by the other party, questions from the adjudicator, and closing statements. Stay professional, concise, and stick to facts directly relevant to your case.
Common mistake: Emotional statements, irrelevant information, or disorganized evidence. Adjudicators need clear facts and documents — not personal stories.