PART XII BOARD PROCEEDINGS

s.212 — Substantial compliance sufficient

Residential Tenancies Act, 2006

Official text

212 (1) Substantial compliance with this Act respecting the contents of forms, notices or documents is sufficient. (2) For greater certainty, an error in the contents of a form, notice or document still constitutes substantial compliance with this Act, as long as the error does not significantly prejudice a party’s ability to participate in a proceeding under this Act.

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Reproduced from Ontario e-Laws under the King's Printer for Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 — June 1, 2026 (consolidation period to November 27, 2025). Always confirm the current version on e-Laws. General information, not legal advice.