Consent to Disclosure through Tribunals Ontario Portal

The “Consent to Disclosure through Tribunals Ontario Portal” form is a document that facilitates the exchange of documents, evidence, and submissions between landlords and tenants through the Tribunals Ontario Portal. It requires signatures from both parties, and each tenant must sign separately if applicable.

The form outlines the procedure for consenting to this method of document exchange, including the option to withdraw consent and the responsibility of both parties to check the portal for uploaded documents. It also advises keeping a copy for records and provides contact information for further inquiries.

To correctly fill out this form, follow these steps. This form facilitates the mutual exchange of documents, evidence, and submissions related to a case between a landlord and a tenant through the Tribunals Ontario Portal:

Section 1: Participant Information

1. Name of Tenant: Enter the full name of the tenant involved in the tribunal case.
2. Name of Landlord: Enter the full name of the landlord involved in the tribunal case.
3. Address of Rental Unit: Provide the complete address of the rental property in question, including the unit number if applicable.
4. File Number: Input the specific LTB file number associated with your case. This number is crucial for tracking and reference purposes within the Tribunals Ontario Portal.
5. Email Address (for both Tenant and Landlord): Both parties must provide a valid email address. This information is essential for receiving notifications and updates regarding document uploads and case progressions in the portal.

Section 2: Consent Agreement

• This section does not require you to fill in anything but understanding it is crucial. By signing this form, both the landlord and tenant agree to exchange all case-related documents, evidence, and submissions through the Tribunals Ontario Portal.

Important Information from the Landlord and Tenant Board

• Read this section carefully as it provides essential details on the requirements and implications of signing the form, such as:
  • The necessity for signatures from all parties involved (if multiple tenants are involved, each must sign a separate form).
  • The option to withdraw consent at a later date in writing.
  • The responsibility of each party to regularly check the portal for new documents.

Signatures

1. Tenant(s):

1. • First Name and Last Name: Each tenant should print their name clearly.
   • Signature: Each tenant must sign the form to indicate their agreement.
   • Date: Enter the current date in the format dd/mm/yyyy.

2. Landlord:

1. • First Name and Last Name: The landlord should print their name clearly.
   • Signature: The landlord must sign the form to indicate their agreement.
   • Date: Enter the current date in the format dd/mm/yyyy.

After filling out the form, make sure each party keeps a copy for their records.