THE FEDERATION OF METRO TENANTS' ASSOCIATIONSTenant Survival Manual
Chapters
Are You Covered by the Law?
Above Guideline Rent Increases
Conversion, Demolition or Renovation
Privacy
When you rent any kind of rental unit, you have the right to privacy. A property owner and their employees can only enter your apartment under certain conditions. If you agree to allow a property owner into your apartment, no notice is required; however you do not have to agree to let them in without written notice, except under very limited circumstances.
· In the case of an emergency, a property manager may enter your unit at any time.
· If you have given a property owner notice that you are moving out, and they want to show the apartment to prospective tenants, they must make a “reasonable effort” to notify you and they may only enter between 8 am and 8 pm.
· If there are repairs that need to be done in your unit, a property owner must give you 24 hours written notice before entering your unit. They may only enter between 8 am and 8 pm. The notice must tell you the time and reason for entry. If you have been given sufficient notice, a property owner is allowed to enter your apartment even if you are not at home.
· A property owner is also allowed to enter your apartment to:
ü do a maintenance inspection;
ü to allow a potential purchaser to view the unit;
ü or if you have indicated a reason for entry (like cleaning services) in your lease
The property owner must give you 24 hours written notice before entering and they may only enter between 8 am and 8 pm.
For more information on privacy, see Sections 26 and 27 of the RTA.We are currently testing this online version of the Tenant Survival Manual: If you notice something that needs to be clarified; if you want more information on a particular subject; or if you simply would like to comment on the Tenant Survival Manual, please click here to send us an email.
