Tenant Application

T1: T1: Tenant Application for a Rebate of Money the Landlord Owes

A tenant application asking the LTB to order a landlord to return money the tenant believes the landlord collected or kept when they should not have — for example, an illegal charge or a deposit that was not handled properly.

OntarioLast reviewed: 2026-07-15Under review

Who this form involves

Tenants (and some former tenants) who believe their landlord owes them money connected to their tenancy.

This is an application a tenant can file with the LTB.

When it may apply

You paid a charge that may not be allowed, such as a fee that is not permitted under the rules.
Your landlord kept a deposit in a way that may not follow the rules.
You paid rent above what may have been lawfully charged.
Your landlord did not pay interest on a rent deposit that may have been required.

Cautions and limits

Time limits may apply to this form; confirm current rules with the LTB or a legal professional before you rely on any date.
The LTB decides whether money is actually owed — filing the application does not mean you will receive a rebate.
Some money disputes belong in other processes; a legal professional can confirm whether the T1 is the right route for your situation.

What this process can lead to

An order that the landlord pay back money the LTB finds was collected or kept improperly.
The LTB decides the amount, if any, based on the evidence presented.

Outcomes are never guaranteed — the LTB decides each case on its evidence.

How to prepare

Gather proof of every payment involved (receipts, e-transfer records, bank statements).
Write down when each payment was made, to whom, and what it was for.
Collect any written requests you made asking for the money back, and any responses.
List the amounts you believe are owed and how you calculated them.
Consider having a legal clinic, lawyer, or paralegal review your application before filing.

Evidence that tends to matter

Catalogue each item in your evidence index so nothing gets lost.

Rent payments — receipts, bank records, e-transfer confirmations.
Messages and emails — any request for repayment and the landlord's replies.
Lease and tenancy — your lease and any documents describing deposits or charges.

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This is legal information, not legal advice. RTO Pro is not a law firm. Deadlines and exceptions may apply to your situation — a qualified legal professional should confirm anything important before you rely on it.

When it may apply

You paid a charge that may not be allowed, such as a fee that is not permitted under the rules.

Your landlord kept a deposit in a way that may not follow the rules.

You paid rent above what may have been lawfully charged.

Your landlord did not pay interest on a rent deposit that may have been required.