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LTB Portal Guide: How to File Online with Tribunals Ontario

A complete guide to navigating the Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board online portal. Learn how to file applications, upload evidence, and manage your cases online.

5 min readUpdated January 2026

Accessing the LTB Portal

The Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) offers online filing through their e-File system on the Tribunals Ontario website.

LTB e-File Portal

tribunalsontario.ca/ltb

Creating an Account

To use the LTB e-File system, you need to create an account:

  1. Go to tribunalsontario.ca/ltb
  2. Click on "e-File" or "Online Services"
  3. Select "Create Account" or "Register"
  4. Enter your email address and create a password
  5. Verify your email address
  6. Complete your profile with contact information

Filing an Application Online

Once you have an account, you can file applications directly through the portal. Common landlord applications include:

L1

Application to Evict a Tenant for Non-payment of Rent

Most common application for rent arrears

L2

Application to End a Tenancy and Evict a Tenant

For reasons other than non-payment

L4

Application After N4 Notice

When tenant did not pay as required by notice

L9

Application to Collect Rent After Tenant Left

Collect arrears from former tenant

Steps to File Online

  1. Log in to your Tribunals Ontario account
  2. Select the application type (e.g., L1, L4)
  3. Complete all required fields
  4. Upload supporting documents (lease, notices served)
  5. Pay the filing fee online
  6. Submit the application
  7. Download your filed application and Notice of Hearing

Uploading Evidence

Under Bill 60, evidence disclosure is required before hearings. You can upload evidence through the portal after filing your application.

Accepted File Formats

  • PDF documents (preferred)
  • JPG/JPEG images
  • PNG images
  • Word documents (DOC, DOCX)

Evidence to Upload

Copy of the lease agreement
N4 or other notices served (with Certificate of Service)
Rent ledger showing payment history
Bank statements or payment records
Communication with tenant (emails, texts)
Photos if relevant (property damage, etc.)

Bill 60 Evidence Rule

Under Bill 60, both landlords and tenants must disclose evidence before the hearing. Evidence not disclosed in advance may be rejected by the adjudicator.

Managing Your Cases

After filing, you can use the portal to:

  • Check case status and hearing dates
  • View and respond to messages from the LTB
  • Upload additional documents
  • Receive notifications about your case
  • Access hearing instructions (for video hearings)

Tips for Using the Portal

Save your work frequently

The portal may time out. Save your progress as you complete forms.

Prepare documents before starting

Have all your documents scanned and ready to upload.

Use clear file names

Name files descriptively (e.g., "N4_Notice_Dec2025.pdf").

Check email regularly

The LTB sends important notifications to your registered email.

Keep records of everything

Download copies of your filed applications and receipts.

Frequently Asked Questions

To access the LTB portal, go to tribunalsontario.ca and click on the Landlord and Tenant Board section. From there, select "e-File" to access the online filing system. You will need to create an account or sign in with your existing credentials.
You can file most landlord applications online including L1 (arrears and eviction), L2 (other reasons to evict), L3 (tenant gave notice), L4 (eviction after N4), L9 (collect arrears after tenant left), and L10 (sublet agreement issues).
Filing fees vary by application type. The L1 and L4 applications for arrears and eviction are approximately $201 (fees may change). You can add the filing fee to your claim against the tenant.
After filing your application, you can upload evidence through the portal. Under Bill 60, evidence must be disclosed before the hearing. Log in, find your case, and use the evidence upload feature. Accepted formats include PDF, JPG, and PNG.
Hearing wait times vary based on LTB backlogs and case complexity. Currently, expect 1-3 months for non-payment cases, though this can be longer during busy periods. Bill 60 aims to reduce wait times.
Yes, once you have filed through the portal, you can log in to check your case status, view hearing dates, upload documents, and receive notifications about your case.

Related Resources

L4 Application Guide

How to file after N4 notice

N4 Notice Guide

Step-by-step N4 process

Evidence Guide

Prepare for LTB hearings

Bill 60 Changes

New LTB rules explained

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