T6Applications you (the tenant) file
Tenant Application about Maintenance
Force repairs and claim money back when your landlord won't maintain the unit.
By the LeasePlain Editorial Team · Checked against Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act per our editorial standards·Last reviewed August 2026
A T6 is the right way to deal with a landlord who won't repair or maintain your home — never withhold rent. The LTB can order the repairs done and grant a rent abatement (money back) for the time you went without.
Key points
- Never withhold rent — file a T6 instead
- Can order repairs + rent abatement
- Document everything first
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