Residential Tenancies ACT Amendments: Bill 60 & Bill 97

The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is being amended through Bill 60 and Bill 97, introducing changes that affect the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. Some provisions take effect on July 1, while others come into force on September 21. The amendments for each Bill are outlined in the factsheet below.

Bill 60 & Bill 97 – Factsheet

By Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario

The Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO) is a specialty community legal clinic, funded by Legal Aid Ontario, with a province-wide mandate to serve low-income tenants across the province. The clinic also coordinates the Tenant Duty Counsel Program (TDCP) across Ontario, which provides legal information and assistance to self-represented tenants appearing at the Landlord and Tenant Board.