Effective November 1, 2025, the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) is introducing important updates to the L5 – Application for a Rent Increase Above the Guideline. These include:
New Email Filing Option
Applicants can now file their L5 application electronically by email.
For full instructions, visit the Steps to File an L5 – Application for a Rent Increase Above the Guideline by email section on the LTB website.
New Mandatory Document: Rental Unit Information (RUI) Form
The LTB is introducing a new Rental Unit Information (RUI) form to help accurately identify tenant parties and rental unit details. The RUI:
- is a Microsoft Excel file .
- is now a mandatory requirement when filing an L5 application.
- must be submitted electronically with the application.
Updated L5 Application and Instructions
The LTB has also updated the L5 form and its instructions to reflect:
- the new email filing – AGIpayments@ontario.ca
- the mandatory RUI form submission requirement
- simplified language for better clarity and ease of use