For many landlords in Ontario, navigating the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) feels like an uphill battle. You follow the rules, issue the correct notices, and expect a fair hearing—only to find yourself delayed, dismissed, or defeated. So why does this happen?
The truth is, the LTB is a tenant-friendly tribunal, and many landlords don’t realize the complex legal landscape they’re stepping into. Without proper guidance, even the strongest cases can fall apart. That’s where Just-Us Legal Services and The Landlord League come in.
🚨 The Top Reasons Landlords Lose at the LTB
1️⃣ Procedural Mistakes: The Devil is in the Details
The LTB has strict procedural rules, and a small error can get your case dismissed. Common mistakes include:
✔️ Serving notices incorrectly (e.g., N4, N5, N12, N13)
✔️ Using the wrong notice or failing to give proper timelines
✔️ Missing key deadlines or submitting incomplete evidence
🔹 How We Help: Just-Us Legal ensures every form is filled out correctly and served properly, preventing costly procedural dismissals.
2️⃣ Lack of Proper Evidence
Many landlords assume that simply stating the facts is enough. However, the LTB requires clear, well-documented evidence to prove your case. Failing to provide:
✔️ Photos, emails, or witness statements
✔️ Proof of non-payment, damages, or violations
✔️ Properly formatted legal arguments
… can result in a lost case, even when the tenant is clearly in the wrong.
🔹 How We Help: We gather, organize, and present your evidence professionally, ensuring you meet legal standards and persuade adjudicators.
3️⃣ Not Understanding Tenant Defenses
Tenants (or their representatives) often raise defences that catch landlords off guard, such as:
✔️ Maintenance & repair claims (T6 applications)
✔️ Harassment or illegal entry allegations (T2 applications)
✔️ Requests for relief under Section 83, which can stop evictions
🔹 How We Help: Just-Us Legal anticipates tenant defenses, builds counterarguments, and weakens their case before they weaken yours.
4️⃣ Underestimating the LTB’s Tenant-Favoring Approach
The LTB often leans toward tenant rights, even when a landlord is legally correct. Delays, adjournments, and excessive opportunities for tenants to pay arrears can cost landlords thousands.
🔹 How We Help: With expert advocacy, we frame your case strategically to ensure it aligns with what adjudicators must enforce, cutting through delays and maximizing your chances of success.
✅ The Solution: Just-Us Legal & The Landlord League
At Just-Us Legal Services, we fight for landlords using legal expertise, precision, and a results-driven approach. But we don’t stop there.
That’s why we created The Landlord League, a community and resource hub built to:
✔️ Educate landlords on LTB rules & strategies
✔️ Provide expert legal guidance to strengthen cases
✔️ Offer exclusive member benefits, including case support & legal templates
🚀 Ready to Take Control of Your Rental Business?
If you’re tired of losing at the LTB, it’s time to get serious. Join The Landlord League and let Just-Us Legal Services handle your legal battles.
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