Inside Ontario’s Landlord-Tenant Board: What Every Landlord Needs to Know in 2025 with Kelly Hawkes

Inside Ontario’s Landlord-Tenant Board: What Every Landlord Needs to Know in 2025 with Kelly Hawkes

Author: Tom, Nick, and Anthony from the Rock Star Inner Circle June 3, 2025 Duration: 1:22:38

Get the latest state of the union on Ontario’s Landlord-Tenant Board straight from paralegal expert Kelly Hawkes.

We break down the positive changes landlords have been waiting for—shorter hearing wait times, system improvements, and how to confidently navigate today’s rental market.

Discover the truth behind the conspiracies of the LTB, learn practical, highly applicable steps to qualify for an above-guideline rent increase you might not have known was possible (this blew us away!), and hear a jaw-dropping plane crash survival story.

Plus, we cover what you can and can’t do to regain possession of your rental unit, and the ins and outs of renovictions and renovations—what’s allowed and what’s not. Essential listening for any Ontario landlord looking to stay informed and empowered in 2025.

For expert paralegal help, contact Kelly at kelly@khparalegal.com and (905) 466-3542. 


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