Ontario just passed Bill 60: The Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 — and if you’re a real estate investor, landlord, or planning to get into the rental game, this one’s for you.

The bill’s main goal is to cut red tape, reduce delays at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB), and help unlock more rental housing across the province. It’s all about making processes faster, simpler, and more predictable — something every investor can get behind.

So, what’s actually changing — and how does it affect your portfolio strategy? Let’s break it down.

1. Faster Evictions and Dispute Resolution

One of the biggest pain points for Ontario landlords has been the long backlog at the LTB. Bill 60 aims to speed things up. It introduces streamlined procedures, limits on raising new issues mid-hearing, and tighter restrictions on reviews and appeals.

What this means for you: It could get easier (and quicker) to resolve disputes and regain possession of a unit when needed — which is huge for maintaining stable cash flow and protecting your investment.

2. More Flexibility for “Personal Use” Evictions

If you’ve ever needed to reclaim a unit for your own use or a family member’s use, you know it can get messy. Bill 60 proposes reducing some of the compensation requirements for these types of evictions.

Investor insight: This opens the door to repositioning assets more easily — whether that’s moving into the property yourself, renovating, or converting the unit into something more profitable.

3. Better Transparency and Data Access

The bill also calls for more transparency at the LTB — including making decisions more accessible and publishing data that helps landlords understand risk.

Investor advantage: With easier access to past decisions and trends, you’ll be better equipped to make smart choices about where and what to buy — or which tenants to accept.

4. Risks and Realities

Of course, it’s not all smooth sailing. Tenant advocacy groups are raising concerns that Bill 60 may weaken renter protections. That could lead to increased media scrutiny or political pressure down the road. Plus, some of the key definitions and processes still need to be clarified in future regulations — so stay tuned.

What This Means for Investors in Brantford, Cambridge, and Kitchener-Waterloo

If you’re holding, flipping, or looking to scale your rental portfolio, this bill could tilt things in your favour. Faster LTB response times mean you can plan exits with more certainty. Reduced compensation requirements can make converting or repurposing properties more financially viable. And clearer access to dispute data gives you an edge in risk assessment.

Bottom line? Bill 60 gives investors more leverage and clarity — two things that have been in short supply lately. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the right time to grow your portfolio or reposition your assets, this might be your sign.