A landlord has the right to enter the rental unit in certain circumstances when the landlord follows the procedures set out in the Residential Tenancies Act, the "RTA".
Sections 26 and 27 of the RTA describe the situations in which a landlord may enter the rental unit. A landlord may not enter the rental unit without notice to perform repairs even where the tenant has requested the repairs unless the landlord obtains the tenant's consent to enter the unit at the time the landlord goes to the unit to make the repairs. Section 27 provides that a landlord may enter a rental unit in accordance with written notice given to the tenant at least 24 hours before the time of entry in the following circumstances:.
In addition, s. In any case where at least 24 hours written notice has been given to the tenant, the written notice must set out:. The notice should provide as many details as possible with respect to the proposed entry, including details with respect to the repair or replacement or with respect to an inspection of the rental unit.
In considering whether or not the notice complies with the RTA, the Board may consider whether details about the entry have been provided to the tenant. Common sense is the name of the game here: A broken dishwasher hardly qualifies, yet windows left wide open in the face of a driving rainstorm would.
To make needed repairs or improvements. Most states allow the landlord to enter to perform maintenance duties. This includes entry with contractors as well as repair people. Your landlord must still give proper notice and enter at reasonable hours, as explained below. To show property to prospective tenants or purchasers. If you've given notice or your lease is about to expire, you must accommodate your landlord's reasonable efforts to rerent. The same is true when your landlord attempts to sell the building or refinance.
However, you are not obligated to hold endless open houses or accommodate showings with insufficient notice. Losing the use of your home every Saturday morning for an open house or being expected to clear out while potential buyers tramp through two or three times a week would be unreasonable in most people's estimation.
You might be willing to put up with frequent showings if your landlord is willing to give you a substantial reduction in rent for your cooperation. Regardless of the frequency of the showings, never put up with a lock box on the front door these can be opened by anyone knowing the code—typically, local real estate agents.
A lock box enables others to enter without notice and at any time, completely circumventing any state law on tenant privacy. Say "No," and if the owner or agent objects, write a letter to the real estate agent's main office with a copy to your state's real estate licensing board. When the landlord believes you have abandoned the property. A landlord who thinks you've skipped out without giving any notice or returning the key may legally enter.
For example, if a neighbor reports seeing a moving van drive away and the utilities have been shut off, it's reasonable to conclude that you've left for good.
Also, some states allow landlords to enter when you have left for an extended period of time, in order to perform needed or preventive maintenance. Your Right to Notice of Landlord Entry Most state access laws require landlords to give you 24 hours' to two days' notice before entering your rental unit in nonemergency situations.
Hours the Landlord May Enter Most state access laws either do not specify what hours a landlord may enter your rental unit or simply allow entry at "reasonable times. Cooperating With Your Landlord's Requests for Entry Common sense suggests that if your landlord does not have a history of invading your privacy, you're better off accommodating requests for entry, especially if the purpose is to make repairs that will benefit you.
As long as your landlord complies with your state law as to reasons for entry and notice periods, your refusal to allow access can result in an eviction lawsuit. A termination at the end of the month or a nonrenewal at the end of the lease. A landlord who concludes you are too difficult to deal with may simply give you a day notice or not renew the lease rather than put up with you. A difficult working relationship. Landlords have long memories. Timing Your Resignation.
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Close Close this alert. Alert Level 2 At Alert Level 2, in-person inspections of rental properties can take place and maintenance can occur.
About the healthy homes standards Any repairs or maintenance that is not necessary, like cosmetic improvements, may only be done at a mutually agreed time. Landlords showing potential tenants through the property A landlord may want to show potential tenants through the house before the final day of the tenancy. Boarding houses have special rules for entry When the landlord can enter the boarding house explains the rules for entering boarding houses and conducting inspections.
Top tips for access. At the start of a tenancy Print. For example where a landlord is a next door neighbour, lives on the same property or maintains the grounds. Discuss any specific access requirements, such as suitable times or days. For landlords Mention any plans for future maintenance. During a tenancy Print. During a tenancy For landlords Discuss plans with your tenant if you want to renovate inside the property during the tenancy.
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