How to File a T2 Application at the LTB

What Is a T2 Application?

A T2 is a tenant application filed at the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Its full title is "Application About Tenant Rights." It is the primary tool tenants use to enforce their rights when a landlord violates the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA).

The T2 is one of the most versatile applications available to tenants. If your landlord is breaking the law, this is likely how you address it.

What the T2 Covers

You can file a T2 if your landlord has:

Substantially Interfered With Your Reasonable Enjoyment (Section 22)

This is the broadest ground. It covers situations where the landlord's actions or neglect significantly affect your ability to use and enjoy your home. Examples include:

• Refusing to make necessary repairs
• Repeated construction or renovation disruptions without proper accommodation
• Shutting off utilities or reducing services
• Allowing persistent pest infestations
• Failing to address noise from other tenants that the landlord has the power to control

Harassed, Threatened, or Interfered With You (Section 23)

If your landlord has harassed, obstructed, coerced, threatened, or interfered with you, you can file a T2. Examples include:

• Verbal threats or intimidation
• Repeated pressure to sign a new lease at a higher rent
• Threats of eviction for exercising your legal rights
• Retaliation for filing a complaint or contacting bylaw enforcement

Entered Your Unit Illegally (Sections 25-27)

If your landlord has entered your rental unit without proper notice or without a valid reason, this is illegal entry. The RTA requires 24 hours' written notice for most entries, with narrow exceptions for emergencies and tenant consent.

Changed the Locks (Section 24)

If your landlord changed the locks on your unit without your consent, preventing you from accessing your home, you can file a T2.

Withheld or Deliberately Interfered With Services (Section 21)

If the landlord has reduced or discontinued a vital service — such as heat, hot water, parking, or laundry — that was part of your tenancy agreement, this is grounds for a T2.

How to File

Step 1: Get the Form

Download the T2 Application from the LTB website at [tribunalsontario.ca](https://tribunalsontario.ca/ltb/forms/). The form is available as a fillable PDF.

Step 2: Complete the Form

The T2 requires:

• Your name and contact information
• The landlord's name and contact information
• The address of the rental unit
• The specific grounds for the application (check the applicable boxes)
• A detailed description of what happened, including dates, times, and specifics
• The remedies you are seeking (rent abatement, order to comply, compensation, etc.)

Be specific. The LTB adjudicator will rely on what you write. Instead of "my landlord harassed me," write "On March 3, 2026, the landlord entered my unit at 7:00 a.m. without notice and told me I would be evicted if I complained again."

Step 3: Pay the Filing Fee

The current T2 filing fee is $53.00. You can pay online, by debit, credit, or money order. Fee waivers are available if you receive social assistance or cannot afford the fee — request one when filing.

Step 4: File the Application

You can file:

• Online through the LTB's Tribunals Ontario Portal (e-filing)
• By mail to the LTB's office
• In person at an LTB office (locations in Toronto and other Ontario cities)

E-filing is the fastest method and gives you immediate confirmation.

Step 5: Serve the Landlord

After filing, you must serve a copy of the application on your landlord. The LTB will provide instructions on acceptable service methods (mail, email if agreed, or personal delivery). Keep proof of service.

What to Expect After Filing

Hearing Notice

The LTB will schedule a hearing and send you a Notice of Hearing with the date, time, and format (in person, video, or telephone). Current LTB wait times vary significantly — expect several months between filing and hearing. Priority scheduling may be available for urgent matters involving health and safety.

The Hearing

At the hearing:

• You present your case first (as the applicant)
• Bring all evidence: photos, videos, text messages, emails, letters, repair requests, inspection reports
• Bring witnesses if they can support your claims
• The landlord will have an opportunity to respond
• The adjudicator may ask questions and will issue a decision

Possible Remedies

The LTB can order:

• Rent abatement — A reduction in past or future rent to compensate for the landlord's violations
• Compensation — Payment for out-of-pocket expenses you incurred because of the landlord's actions
• An order to do or stop doing something — For example, ordering the landlord to complete repairs or stop entering without notice
• A fine payable to the LTB (for serious violations)
• Authorization to withhold rent — In some cases, the LTB may authorize withholding future rent until repairs are completed

Tips for a Stronger Application

1. Document everything — Keep a written log with dates and times. Photograph damage. Save all communications.
2. Use email or text — Written communications create a record. Follow up verbal conversations with a confirming email.
3. Be organized at the hearing — Have your evidence in chronological order. Number your documents.
4. Know your sections — Reference the specific RTA sections that apply. This signals that you understand your rights.
5. Be factual, not emotional — The adjudicator wants facts, dates, and evidence. Stick to what happened and when.

Do You Need a Lawyer?

You do not need a lawyer to file or argue a T2. The LTB process is designed for self-represented parties. However, if your case is complex or involves significant compensation, consider contacting:

• A community legal clinic — Free legal advice for low-income tenants
• The Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations (FMTA) — Offers a tenant hotline
• Tenant Duty Counsel — Free legal advice available at LTB hearings

If your landlord has violated your rights, you may also want to check your lease for illegal clauses. Upload your lease to RenterShield to scan for terms that violate the RTA — the results may support your T2 application.