T2 or T6? Choosing the right tenant application at the LTB
By Misbah Shajjan, Licensed Paralegal. Updated November 9, 2026.
At Ontario’s Landlord and Tenant Board, a T2 is for a landlord interfering with your rights, such as illegal entry, changed locks or harassment. A T6 is for repair and maintenance problems. Choosing the right form matters, and both generally have a one-year limit.
Use a T2 for your rights as a tenant
Most T2 applications must be filed within one year of the date the problem happened.
- Your landlord enters without proper notice
- Your locks are changed without giving you a new key
- You are harassed, threatened or pressured to leave
- Your landlord withholds or interferes with a vital service
Use a T6 for repairs and maintenance
If the problem has been fixed, you must apply within one year of the date it was fixed. With a T6 you can also ask to pay some or all of your rent to the LTB until the application is decided.
- Mould, leaks or pests that are not dealt with
- Broken heating, plumbing or appliances the landlord supplied
- A unit or building that does not meet health, safety or maintenance standards
When a problem could be either
If heat or water is off because something is broken, that is usually a T6. If the landlord shut it off on purpose, that points to a T2. A case can involve both, and the form you choose can change your deadline and what you need to prove.
What to gather
- Dated photos and videos
- Texts and emails with your landlord
- Inspection reports, such as from the city
- A timeline of what happened and when you reported it
- Receipts for costs you paid because of the problem
Questions
Can I stop paying rent until my landlord makes repairs?
Not on your own. Withholding rent without an LTB order can lead to an eviction application. With a T6 you can ask the LTB to let you pay rent to the Board instead.
How much does a paralegal cost for a T2 or T6?
Our flat fee is $1,200 plus HST for one application, from filing through the hearing. The LTB filing fee is extra.
Need help with this? See our Landlord and Tenant Board service.
This guide is general information, not legal advice about your situation.