3. Give your application to the LTB
Question & Answer
Can I apply to the LTB if my landlord harasses me or invades my privacy?When your form is completed, you have to it with the (LTB).
There is a filing fee of $53. If you file online through the Tribunals Ontario Portal, the fee is $48.
But if you are on social assistance or other low income, you can ask the LTB not to charge you the fee. To do this, you have to fill out a Fee Waiver Request form. If you file online through the Portal, the fee waiver request is part of the application. You can also ask the LTB to send you the form or you can download it from the LTB's website.
There are different ways to file your application:
In person: You can file in person at many ServiceOntario Centres. You can pay the filing fee by cash, credit card, debit card, certified cheque, or money . Certified cheques and money orders must be made payable to the Minister of Finance. The LTB will not accept an ordinary uncertified cheque.
By mail: You can mail your application to your closest LTB office. If you're paying by credit card, you must complete and include a Credit Card Payment Form.
Online: You can file your application online using the Tribunals Ontario Portal. To pay the fee, you will need to give the LTB your credit card or debit card information. Make sure you get confirmation on your screen that the LTB has received your application.
By fax: You can fax your application to 1-833-610-2242 or (416) 326-6455. You can only use fax if you have a fee waiver. And you should only use fax if you can't send your application any other way.
After the LTB processes your application, they will send a Notice of Hearing package to you and your landlord.
It is important to be fully prepared for your hearing so you should start preparing as soon as possible. You only get one chance. If you are not prepared or are missing important , the LTB probably won't let you come back another day.
