- in the case of emergency; (no notice is required)
- for the purpose of inspecting the premises, after giving the tenant between 7 and 14 days' notice in advance (but not more frequently than once every 4 weeks)
- at a time previously arranged with the tenant for the purpose of collecting rent, where it is payable not more than once a week and where it is agreed that the rent be collected at the premises
- for the purpose of carrying out necessary repairs and maintenance, at a reasonable hour and after giving the tenant at least 48 hours' written notice
- at a reasonable hour during the last 28 days of a tenancy for the purpose of showing the premises to prospective tenants
- at a reasonable hour for the purpose of showing the premises to prospective purchasers, on a reasonable number of occasions after giving the tenant reasonable notice and
- at any time with the consent of the tenant given immediately before the time of entry.
Failure by the tenant to allow the landlord entry under the above 7 points, constitutes a breach of the agreement. The landlord may give notice to remedy the breach, or if not remedied, terminate the tenancy.
A LANDLORD DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER RIGHT OF ENTRY TO RENTED PREMISES OTHER THAN THOSE JUST STATED
Any landlord who causes or permits any interference with the reasonable peace, comfort or privacy of the tenant, in the use by the tenant of the premises, is in breach of the agreement. If the circumstances amount to harassment of the tenant, the landlord is liable to a penalty not exceeding $2000.If a landlord is in breach of the agreement by interfering with the peace, comfort and privacy of the tenant (which is a factual question), the tenant may serve a notice of termination on the landlord to end the tenancy. The tenant could also make an application for an order of the Tribunal (for example compensation for removal costs or similar expenses).
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