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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. -11-
LOCKS 53. Can a landlord or a tenant change the locks on the premises of the property without the consent of the other party? No. However, a landlord may add or change locks if a key is made available to the tenant as soon as the addition or changes is made. Where a tenant adds to or changes a lock, the tenant must make a key available to the landlord as soon as the addition or change is made. A tenant also has the right to install a security device that is capable of being put into effect while a person is inside the premises, however, it become part of the property of the landlord when the tenancy is terminated unless it can be removed without damage to the premises. A landlord or tenant who does not comply with the above requirements is liable to a fine of up to $5000. 54. What can a landlord do when a tenant moves out and does not hand in the keys? The landlord can change the locks and charge the tenant for the cost of doing so. LANDLORD’S OBLIGATIONS 55. What are the obligations of the landlord in renting a premises? The obligations of the landlord are to: a) make the premises available for occupation at the beginning of the tenancy, b) not disturb the tenant’s possession and peaceful enjoyment of the premises, (The Reference Guide to Landlord and Tenant Law in Alberta definition: The term “peaceful enjoyment” of the premises does not mean literally that a landlord guarantees that the property will be quiet or peaceful. It means that a landlord must allow the tenant exclusive possession of the premises and that the landlord should not interfere with the ability of a tenant to live in and enjoy the property.), c) make the premises habitable for the tenant at the beginning of the tenancy, d) give the tenant a signed copy of the lease agreement, e) serve the tenant with a Notice of Landlord within seven days of the tenancy beginning. In addition, the landlord is obligated to maintain the premises in good repair in compliance with all building, health, fire and safety standards and is required to perform any other obligations assigned to the landlord by the Tenancy Agreement. 56. Where can the tenant find the name of the landlord responsible for their premises? -12-
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Page 3 and 4: INTRODUCTION 1. Who is a tenant? A
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