Prepared by: Fort McMurray Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board ...

NOTICE OF ENTRY
48. Is a landlord restricted from entering the tenant’s premises?
Yes, (s)he is restricted. A landlord may not enter the premises without a 24-hour notice of entry or the consent
of the tenant.
49. Can a landlord enter the premises without a 24-hour notice of
entry?
A landlord may enter without notice or consent if the landlord has reason to believe that:
a) an emergency requires the landlord to enter (eg. fire, flood, leaky pipes, unplugged fridge),
b) the tenant has abandoned the premises.
50. Are there other cases when a landlord may enter?
Yes. A landlord may enter after giving notice to the tenant, that the landlord is going to:
a) inspect the state of repair of the premises,
b) make repairs to the premises,
c) show the premises to prospective purchasers or mortgages,
d) show the premises to prospective tenants for re-rental after the landlord or tenant has served notice of
termination or during the last month of a fixed term tenancy.
e) take necessary steps to control pests in the premises.
51. Are there days and times when the landlord cannot enter, even
after serving a notice?
Yes. The landlord can only enter the premises between 8am and 8pm. (S)he cannot enter on:
a) a holiday, which includes a Sunday,
b) the tenant’s regular day of worship. (the tenant must indicate this day to the landlord in writing)
52. Can a landlord give a blanket 24-hour notice to show a premises to
prospective tenant?
No, however the date and time of the entry referred to may be expressed as a period of time of reasonable
duration, which must begin and end at specified times.
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