The SBT is introducing new Rules of Procedure in 2016. Here are some of the new requirements that start on January 1. For appellants Use a form to file new medical information in a disability appeal. Any medical documents must be sent to the Disability Adjudication Unit and the SBT together with a completed New… Continue reading SBT
December 1, 2015
New rules and forms start January 1, 2016
Category: 2015 (EN)
SBT
LTB
November 30, 2015
Updates to LTB Forms and e-File effective November 30, 2015
Forms The LTB is releasing updated versions of forms, notices and the accompanying instructions. The majority of the updates are formatting changes to make the forms more accessible and readable, and to update the website address for the SJTO and LTB websites. A number of the changes were made as a result of suggestions by… Continue reading LTB
November 30, 2015
Updates to LTB Forms and e-File effective November 30, 2015
LTB
November 24, 2015
Service on Friday, November 27
Our case management system will be undergoing maintenance this Friday afternoon, November 27. LTB offices will continue to receive applications and requests but will not be able to schedule a hearing, issue a file number, or provide information about your case until the case management system comes back online. We expect it to be business… Continue reading LTB
November 24, 2015
Service on Friday, November 27
HRTO
November 16, 2015
Practice Direction on Establishing a Regular Contact
In April 2014, HRTO started offering respondents the chance to identify a person at their organization to be the contact for any human rights applications filed against them. This practice has now been formalized with a Practice Direction on Establishing a Regular Contact Person for an Organization. Back to Human Rights Tribunal of OntarioBack to… Continue reading HRTO
November 16, 2015
Practice Direction on Establishing a Regular Contact
HRTO
November 12, 2015
The SmartForm Just Got Smarter
The HRTO SmartForm Application and Response are now easier to use. Previously, users needed to attach their completed SmartForm to an email. Now, SmartForms can be sent directly through the Internet, without an email account. Users will also receive an automatic confirmation with a reference number that includes the date and time of their submission.… Continue reading HRTO
November 12, 2015
The SmartForm Just Got Smarter
LTB
October 27, 2015
LTB issuing some orders on the day of the hearing
New process being tested at Southwest, Central and Toronto North offices Some parties are now leaving their hearing with an order in their hands. Since October 5th, LTB members (adjudicators) at three locations have been issuing two types of orders in the hearing room. The two types of orders are: Consent orders on applications for… Continue reading LTB
October 27, 2015
LTB issuing some orders on the day of the hearing
SJTO
October 22, 2015
New Appointments
Dr. Lilian Ma’s last working day with Social Justice Tribunals Ontario was August 31, 2015. Lilian was Associate Chair of the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) and Alternate Executive Chair for Social Justice Tribunals Ontario (SJTO). The following appointments were made to fill the vacancies created by Lilian’s departure: On September 9, 2015, Beverly Moore… Continue reading SJTO
October 22, 2015
New Appointments
LTB
October 6, 2015
Check File Status Online
Landlords and tenants can check the status of their file at the LTB using the new-and-improved Check File Status tool. By entering the postal code of the rental property and the file number, you can find out the date, time and location of your next hearing and find out if an order has been issued.… Continue reading LTB
October 6, 2015
Check File Status Online
SBT
September 11, 2015
Wanted: Email Communication Pilot Participants
In March 2015, the SBT invited some legal clinics, OW and ODSP offices to start submitting inquiries and small documents by email as part of a pilot project. The email communication pilot is now expanding and we are recruiting more participants. Current participants are telling us that this is what they like about using email:… Continue reading SBT
September 11, 2015
Wanted: Email Communication Pilot Participants
LTB
August 12, 2015
LTB Receives its 1,000th Application Online
Less than a month after launching its e-File tool, the LTB has received its 1,000th application online. Since launching on July 13, the LTB has received 194 (29 % of) tenant applications and 844 ( 16% of) landlord applications by e-File. The e-File tool guides users through a series of steps, and then generates an… Continue reading LTB
August 12, 2015
LTB Receives its 1,000th Application Online