I had a hearing for an L1 application. No order given at the hearing and online status says “open”. This was my first time at the Board, how long will it take to get a decision?

Rule 22 of the Landlord and Tenant Board Rules of Practice (https://tribunalsontario.ca/documents/ltb/Rules/LTB%20Rules%20of%20Procedure.html#r22) specify: At the end of a hearing, the Member will adjourn the hearing pending the issuance of an order. In view of subsection 17(1) of the SPPA, the written order is the official decision of the Board. The written order (and reasons, if issued) have legal status and are enforceable. 22.1 The Board shall send a copy of any order and/or reasons to each party to the application: (a) by ordinary mail to the last known address of each party; (b) by ordinary mail to the representative of the party; or (c) by any other method directed or permitted by the Member. Depending on how complicated the case is, Orders can take 30 to 60 days to be issued from the hearing date.

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