Evicting a bad tenant in Ontario costs ~$22,501.
How Ontario handles evictions
The LTB backlog can push contested cases out many months. Filing costs $186 through the Tribunals Ontario Portal, $201 on paper.
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Ontario eviction cost FAQ
How much does it cost to evict someone in Ontario?
TenantFort estimates a contested eviction in Ontario at around $22,501 all-in: a $201 filing fee, roughly 8 months of lost rent ($17,600 at a typical $2,200/mo), plus legal fees, property damage beyond the deposit, and turnover costs, using national planning figures for those three. Uncontested cases cost less.
How long does an eviction take in Ontario?
Roughly 240 days (~34 weeks) from notice to lockout, as an estimate; contested cases take longer. The LTB backlog can push contested cases out many months. Filing costs $186 through the Tribunals Ontario Portal, $201 on paper.
How much is the eviction filing fee in Ontario?
$201, filed with the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). Service, writ, and execution fees are typically extra and vary by county/court.
What court handles evictions in Ontario?
Evictions in Ontario are handled by the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB).
Sources & methodology
The filing fee is the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)'s published fee; it has not yet been checked against the official fee schedule for this page, so confirm it with the court before you file. The timeline and typical rent are estimates. Property damage ($2,000), legal fees ($1,500) and turnover ($1,200) are round planning figures, the same for every province and territory, not costs measured in Ontario. Real costs vary by county, whether the tenant contests, and the market.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney for your specific situation.