LTB Hearing Didn’t Go Your Way? Everything You Need to Know About Appeals

<p>About This Episode</p><p>In this episode of the <strong>CRESI Ontario Landlord Series</strong> , host <strong>Kevin Breitner</strong> sits down with third-generation lawyer <strong>Gibrian Malicki-Sanchez</strong> to discuss the complexities of <strong>Divisional Court Appeals</strong>.</p><p>If you have received a Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) order that you believe contains a legal error , you have a strict <strong>30-day window</strong> to act. We explore the difference between a board review and a formal appeal to the Divisional Court.</p><p>Key Highlights:</p><ul><li><strong>What is an Appeal?</strong> It is a review of a legal error, not a chance to re-argue the facts of your case.</li><li><strong>The 30-Day Rule:</strong> Any person affected by an LTB order may appeal within 30 days.</li><li><strong>Grounds for Appeal:</strong> Appeals are strictly limited to a &quot;question of law&quot;.</li><li><strong>The Stay of Eviction:</strong> Filing an appeal can trigger a certificate of stay, pausing the eviction process.</li><li><strong>Fighting Back:</strong> How landlords can use Rule 2.1.01 to dismiss frivolous or vexatious appeals.</li></ul><p>Procedural Resources:</p><ul><li><strong>Practice Directions:</strong> <a href="https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/areas-of-law/divisional-court/divisional-pd/">https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/areas-of-law/divisional-court/divisional-pd/</a></li><li><strong>Resources for Self-Reps:</strong> <a href="https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/areas-of-law/divisional-court/help-self-represented/">https://www.ontariocourts.ca/scj/areas-of-law/divisional-court/help-self-represented/</a></li><li><strong>Request for a Hearing Recording:</strong> <a href="https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/ltb/Other%20Forms/Request%20for%20Hearing%20Recording.pdf">https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/ltb/Other%20Forms/Request%20for%20Hearing%20Recording.pdf</a></li><li><strong>Authorized Court Transcriptionists for Ontario:</strong> <a href="https://courttranscriptontario.ca/">https://courttranscriptontario.ca/</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Gibrian Malicki-Sanchez:</strong>https://malickisanchezlaw.com/</p><p><em>Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Always seek personalized advice from a qualified professional before making any investment or legal decisions.</em></p>