With the backlog at the Landlord and Tenant Board, all landlords would like an expedited hearing to allow them to evict their tenant quicker at the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board.
The LTB is receiving lots of requests for an expedited hearing from people who clearly do not qualify.
You should only file a Request to Shorten Time if you meet the eligibility requirements set out in Landlord and Tenant Board Rule 16.4
“The following factors may be considered in deciding requests to extend or shorten any time requirement under the RTA or these Rules:
- the length of the delay, and the reason for it;
- any prejudice a party may experience;
- whether any potential prejudice may be remedied;
- whether the request is made in good faith; and
- any other relevant factors.”
A Request to Shorten Time may only be made once per file. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements at the time of filing your application you may be better off waiting to file the Request to Shorten Time. Your circumstances may change, and the Request to Shorten Time could be made later.
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