Requesting a review of an LTB order in Ontario

An LTB review is a limited procedure with specific grounds. For orders issued on or after July 1, 2026, a review request is generally due within 15 days of issuance. Older orders had a 30-day period, so the order date matters.

Identify the serious error, qualifying inability to participate, or new evidence meeting the legal test, and collect supporting records. Disagreement with the result does not itself establish a review ground. Review, appeal, and judicial review are distinct processes with different requirements. Check whether a stay is needed and whether one has actually been granted. Where the matter requires Divisional Court proceedings, a lawyer referral may be necessary. Keep the order, hearing details, and complete file together for a prompt assessment.

Read the order and reasons carefully before choosing the ground for review. Identify the passage said to contain a serious error and connect the concern to the hearing record or relevant law. If the issue is inability to participate, explain exactly what prevented participation and preserve notices, medical information, technical records, or other relevant evidence. New evidence requires an assessment of why it was unavailable earlier and whether it meets the review requirements. A review request should address the applicable test directly.

Prepare the request promptly and deal separately with enforcement urgency. Keep the issuance date, delivery information, proposed filing date, and any request to extend time clearly recorded. A request for a stay should explain the concrete risk and follow the current procedure; do not assume one exists because a review has been requested. If the concern may require an appeal or judicial review, arrange timely advice from the appropriate lawyer. Different remedies can have overlapping timelines, and pursuing one does not necessarily preserve the right to pursue another.

Sources

• LTB review of an order interpretation guideline
• LTB legislative changes effective July 1 2026

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General Ontario legal information, not legal advice for your matter, and reading it does not create a retainer. Sources checked 15 October 2026: check the current law, forms and dates before you act.

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This article is general information for people in Ontario, not legal advice. Rules, forms and deadlines change, and every situation is different. Check the current rule or speak to a licensed legal professional before you act.