Actual LTB Hearing Wait Times 2026
Updated on February 8, 2026
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Evictions in Ontario typically involve two main waiting periods: the time until your hearing and the time for an order to be issued after the hearing. Below, you can see estimates for both. The estimate is based on L1 applications (non-payment of rent) only.
How soon will a LTB hearing take place in 2026?
Based on recent non-payment of rent (N4 notice and L1 applications) not resolved in mediation and when tenant has not vacated before hearing.
3 months
Hearing Wait Times
As of January 21, 2026, 80% of cases are heard between 2.7 and 15.7 months. Scheduled hearings can be adjourned unexpectedly, which may extend wait time.
How is this calculated?
The wait times are observed from recent orders from Landlord and Tenant Board. It uses the rent arrears at hearing to estimate how many months have passed between when the rent became past due and the actual hearing date.
| Case Name | Order Date | Rent Owed | Monthly Rent | Est. Wait (months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKPM RENTS 4 v GERAYELI | January 21, 2026 | $8,545 | $2,048 | 4 |
| MA v MACHADO | January 21, 2026 | $18,607 | $4,468 | 4 |
| Nan v Christie | January 21, 2026 | $12,038 | $3,446 | 3 |
| Qureshi v KHAN | January 15, 2026 | $65,684 | $5,000 | 13 |
| Davis Properties Inc. v Pronov... | January 12, 2026 | $4,851 | $1,400 | 3 |
| 9406573 Canada Inc. v Petit | January 12, 2026 | $49,629 | $3,055 | 16 |
| Ottawa Community Housing v Fer... | January 12, 2026 | $444 | $139 | 3 |
| DAWN v RIOUX | January 12, 2026 | $23,726 | $800 | 29 |
| Hazelview Property Services In... | January 12, 2026 | $28,657 | $2,287 | 12 |
| Shiplake Properties Ltd. v Qui... | December 18, 2025 | $9,562 | $2,192 | 4 |
| Toronto Community Housing Corp... | December 18, 2025 | $3,090 | $319 | 9 |
| Raisanen v Hawdon | December 18, 2025 | $9,419 | $871 | 10 |
| CAPREIT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP v ... | December 18, 2025 | $4,396 | $1,531 | 2 |
| Glofcheskie v Racicot | December 18, 2025 | $6,916 | $1,900 | 3 |
| Vacca v Van Ham | December 18, 2025 | $10,047 | $2,400 | 4 |
| DEVAMM INVESTMENTS IIA LTD. v ... | December 18, 2025 | $8,009 | $2,369 | 3 |
| CAPREIT Limited Partnership v ... | December 10, 2025 | $9,596 | $2,510 | 3 |
| Gomes v Tyler | December 10, 2025 | $11,544 | $2,500 | 4 |
| Jindal v Jindal | December 10, 2025 | $11,733 | $1,500 | 7 |
| Nawab v Platts | December 10, 2025 | $5,624 | $3,200 | 1 |
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