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Bill 60 Ontario: What Landlords Actually Need to Know (2026)

Most Bill 60 provisions were unproclaimed until July 2026 — now the N4 7-day rule, fixed-term lease changes, and N12 compensation option all take effect September 21, 2026. Here's what changes and when.

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July 2026 · LTB Compliance

Bill 60 Ontario: What Landlords Actually Need to Know (2026)

The N4 7-day rule, fixed-term lease changes, and N12 compensation option are proclaimed — effective September 21, 2026. What changes, what doesn't, and what to do now.

July 2026 · Getting Started

How to Become a Landlord in Ontario: Complete 2026 Guide

Property selection, financing, legal obligations, tenant screening, and the steps most first-time Ontario landlords skip.

June 2026 · Insurance

Ontario Landlord Insurance: What You Need Before You Rent

Why your homeowner's policy won't cover a rental property, what landlord insurance includes, and the coverage Ontario landlords actually need.

June 2026 · Tax & CRA

How to Report Rental Income in Ontario: CRA T776 Basics

A practical guide to completing CRA Form T776 — what income to report, which expenses are deductible, CCA rules, and common filing mistakes.

June 2026 · LTB Compliance

Ontario Security Deposits: What You Can and Cannot Collect

Security deposits are illegal in Ontario — here's what you can collect instead, including LMR deposit rules and required interest payments.

May 2026 · LTB Compliance

Ontario N4 Notice: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Service methods, notice periods, amount calculations, and the mistakes that get applications dismissed.

April 2026 · Investment Analysis

Is This Rental Worth It? How to Analyze an Ontario Deal

Cap rate, cash-on-cash, DSCR — and the Ontario-specific costs most calculators miss entirely.

April 2026 · Tenant Screening

Ontario Tenant Screening: What You're Legally Allowed to Ask

The Human Rights Code protects tenants on 17 grounds during screening. Here's exactly where the line is.

May 2026 · BRRRR Strategy

BRRRR Strategy in Ontario: What the Numbers Actually Look Like

A real Ontario BRRRR deal analyzed — purchase, rehab, refinance, and the capital stack.

May 2026 · Tax & CRA

Ontario Land Transfer Tax: What Investors Actually Pay

Provincial LTT, the GTA municipal surtax, and how to model it into your deal analysis.

May 2026 · LTB Compliance

Ontario Rent Increase 2026: Guidelines, Rules, and How to File

The 2026 rent increase guideline, above-guideline increases, and N1 notice requirements.

June 2026 · LTB Compliance

How to Complete the Ontario Standard Lease (2026)

A step-by-step walkthrough of every section of the mandatory Standard Form of Lease, plus what happens if you don't use it.

June 2026 · LTB Compliance

Ontario N12 Notice: How to Reclaim Your Property for Personal Use

Who qualifies, compensation requirements, notice periods, and the bad-faith risk that can come back to bite you.

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