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Landlord Entry Notice Rules
Summary
Landlords in Ontario must provide at least 24 hours written notice for entry, specifying the reason and time, under the Residential Tenancies Act. Entry must occur between 8 a.M. And 8 p.M. If notice is given at 6:15 p.M., entry cannot occur before 6:15 p.M. The next day. Exceptions include emergencies or mutual agreements. If the landlords notice does not comply, tenants can address the issue by referencing Section 27 of the Act and requesting adherence to its rules.Full Conversation
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Take notice that it is an offence under the Residential Tenancies Act to refuse entry to the landlord upon being given this proper notice. You are welcome to be present at the time of entry, however, the landlord, superintendent or agent may enter in your absence.
The landlord, superintendent or agent is required to provide at least twenty-four hours written notice to the tenant, except when either party has given notice of termination to the other in which case, notice may not be given.
Under Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), landlords can enter a rental unit under specific conditions:
- *-hour written notice: Entry requires at least * hours' written notice, stating the reason and time.
- Reasonable time: Entry must occur between * a.m. and * p.m.
- Valid reasons: Common reasons include repairs, inspections, or showings to prospective tenants or buyers.
- Exceptions: No notice is required in emergencies or if the tenant has agreed to entry.
If a notice of termination has been given by either party, the landlord does not need to provide the *-hour notice but still must act reasonably. Let me know if you need more details!
- *-hour written notice: Entry requires at least * hours' written notice, stating the reason and time.
- Reasonable time: Entry must occur between * a.m. and * p.m.
- Valid reasons: Common reasons include repairs, inspections, or showings to prospective tenants or buyers.
- Exceptions: No notice is required in emergencies or if the tenant has agreed to entry.
If a notice of termination has been given by either party, the landlord does not need to provide the *-hour notice but still must act reasonably. Let me know if you need more details!
But the email I got *:* pm today .. and it’s now *:* pm
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If the landlord gave you notice at *:* pm for an entry tomorrow, they must wait at least * hours, meaning they cannot enter before *:* pm tomorrow. The notice must also specify the reason and time for entry. Does the notice meet these requirements?
If the landlord gave you notice at *:* pm for an entry tomorrow, they must wait at least * hours, meaning they cannot enter before *:* pm tomorrow. The notice must also specify the reason and time for entry. Does the notice meet these requirements?
Dates of Entry: August 21st, *. Between 9am - 5pm
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The landlord's notice does not comply with the *-hour rule under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). If the notice was sent at *:* pm, the landlord cannot enter before *:* pm the next day, so entry at * am on August 21st would be improper. Would you like information on how to address this with the landlord or file a complaint?
The landlord's notice does not comply with the *-hour rule under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). If the notice was sent at *:* pm, the landlord cannot enter before *:* pm the next day, so entry at * am on August 21st would be improper. Would you like information on how to address this with the landlord or file a complaint?
So I’m confused can they enter or not ? Cause at the bottom of the email I believe it says that they will enter even if we aren’t home ..
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The landlord cannot legally enter your unit at * a.m. on August *, *, if they provided notice at *:* p.m. on August *, *. The *-hour rule under the Residential Tenancies Act must be followed, regardless of whether you are home or not.
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The landlord cannot legally enter your unit at * a.m. on August *, *, if they provided notice at *:* p.m. on August *, *. The *-hour rule under the Residential Tenancies Act must be followed, regardless of whether you are home or not.
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Where’s the link to this ? Saying they can enter ? Cause he’s saying he can
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The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) governs landlord entry rules in Ontario. You can find the official wording under Section * of the RTA. Here is the link to review it directly:
[Residential Tenancies Act, *](https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/06r17)
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The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) governs landlord entry rules in Ontario. You can find the official wording under Section * of the RTA. Here is the link to review it directly:
[Residential Tenancies Act, *](https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/06r17)
Let me know if you'd like help drafting a response to your landlord.
They said this ; Take notice that it is an offence under the Residential Tenancies Act to refuse entry to the landlord upon being given this proper notice. You are welcome to be present at the time of entry, however, the landlord, superintendent or agent may enter in your absence.
The landlord, superintendent or agent is required to provide at least twenty-four hours written notice to the tenant, except when either party has given notice of termination to the other in which case, notice may not be given.
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The landlord's email statement is partially correct but requires clarification. Under the Residential Tenancies Act, landlords must provide at least * hours' written notice for entry, specifying the reason and time. If no termination notice has been served, this rule applies.
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The landlord's email statement is partially correct but requires clarification. Under the Residential Tenancies Act, landlords must provide at least * hours' written notice for entry, specifying the reason and time. If no termination notice has been served, this rule applies.
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To respond to your landlord:
- Politely reference the *-hour notice rule in Section * of the Residential Tenancies Act.
- State that the notice they provided for * a.m. entry does not comply because it was sent at *:* p.m. the previous day.
- Request adherence to the Act's timing requirements.
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To respond to your landlord:
- Politely reference the *-hour notice rule in Section * of the Residential Tenancies Act.
- State that the notice they provided for * a.m. entry does not comply because it was sent at *:* p.m. the previous day.
- Request adherence to the Act's timing requirements.
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