Yes. Absolutely. It’s their property. Further, it’s almost certain that your lease permits the owner to enter the property with reasonable notice or when there’s an emergency.
Can a landlord have a key to your house Ontario?
It’s important that landlords have the ability to enter rental properties in the event of an emergency or to conduct routine maintenance or inspections. If the locks have been changed without your permission, the first thing you should do is attempt to communicate with your tenant and request a new set of keys.
Can a landlord enter your apartment without permission Ontario?
A landlord may not enter the rental unit without notice to perform repairs even where the tenant has requested the repairs unless the landlord obtains the tenant’s consent to enter the unit at the time the landlord goes to the unit to make the repairs.
Are landlords allowed to have a key?
Yes. A landlord or agent can keep a spare set of keys should they need to enter the property to deal with maintenance issues or to conduct a management inspection. Again 24 hour prior written permission must be attained although immediate access may be possible in emergencies.
Can landlord have keys to rented property?
Your landlord may have keys to your property but does not have the right to enter at any time. The only time your landlord has right of access is to check for any necessary repairs and to do this they need to give you at least 24 hours’ written notice.
What are landlords not allowed to do in Ontario?
Landlords cannot impose repayment agreements on tenants, and tenants cannot be evicted for refusing a rent repayment plan. It’s an offence under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 for a landlord to harass or threaten a tenant to get them to move out.
Can a landlord enter your apartment without permission?
You are paying rent to the landlord for exclusive use as the property as your home and as such you have the right to decide who enters it and when. If a landlord enters your home without permission they are, technically, trespassing, unless they have a court order to allow them otherwise.
Can a tenant refuse access to landlord?
Legally, your landlord would have to apply for a court order to get access. You could be at risk of section 21 eviction if you rent privately and refuse access for repairs or gas or electrical safety checks.
Can you refuse a visit from your landlord?
Per tenant and landlord law, you’re required to give 24 hours notice before you visit. Otherwise, your tenants are within their legal rights to refuse you entry (except in particular circumstances). You can give notice via email or a message.
Can my landlord enter my room when I’m not there?
As a tenant you have certain legal rights including a legal right to live in your property undisturbed by your landlord or the letting agent. That means that your landlord and the letting agent cannot enter the tenanted property without your agreement or permission.
Do landlords have to provide 2 keys?
One set of keys should be provided by the landlord for each tenant on the tenancy agreement.
What are restricted keys?
A restricted keyway lock is designed to prevent unauthorized duplication of keys. Most of these locks utilize a key that is controlled by one specific locksmith and also requires you to be on a signature card in order to have keys copied.
Do landlords have to pay for a locksmith?
Broken keys, defective locks
In the case of a technical defect caused by wear and tear, design faults or installation errors, for example, the landlord is regularly obliged to remedy the defect at his own expense. If it is necessary to call a locksmith for this reason, the landlord also bears the costs for this.
How many times can a landlord visit?
While there is no landlord handbook, inspecting a property every month is excessive. In some cases, this could be deemed as harassment – especially if there is no valid reason to conduct an inspection. In the case of new tenants, it’s a good idea to visit the property three months into the tenancy.
What do landlords legally have to do?
Your landlord has to do anything your tenancy agreement says they have to do. Your landlord is also generally responsible for keeping in repair: the structure and exterior of your home, for example, the walls, roof, foundations, drains, guttering and external pipes, windows and external doors.
Can a landlord walk around your property?
The landlord must give you 24-hour advance written notice before entering. The notice should state a specific time of entry, which must be during normal business hours.
Can a landlord say no overnight guests Ontario?
According to section 9 of the Schedule in the Residential Tenancy Regulation, a landlord cannot unreasonably restrict a tenant’s guests, or charge a fee for guests – even if they stay overnight. However, at a certain point a landlord might question whether a “guest” has become an “occupant”.
What is considered landlord harassment in Ontario?
Harassment. Under the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 it is an offence: for a landlord (or someone acting on behalf of a landlord) to do things that would interfere with a tenant’s ability to enjoy living in their rental unit. to threaten, interfere with, or harass a tenant to move out of a rental unit.
What can a landlord legally ask for in Ontario?
Choosing tenants
A landlord can ask you about your income, but they must also look at any available information on your rental history, credit references and credit rating (such as through Equifax Canada).
Can a tenant refuse entry to landlord Ontario during COVID?
If the landlord has a valid reason for entering the unit, a tenant cannot refuse to let the landlord in. COVID-19 update: During this unusual time, patience and understanding from landlords and tenants is necessary to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Can I change the locks on my rented property?
Generally speaking, tenants aren’t allowed to change the locks. Landlords have statutory obligations to ensure the property is safe for habitation.