Difference between revisions of "Living in Peace When Renting"

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*You have abandoned the place. (Phone the [http://www.tenants.bc.ca/main/?home Tenant Information Line] or the [[Residential Tenancy Branch]] for information on abandonment.)

*The ''[[Residential Tenancy Act]]'' allows the landlord to inspect the rental unit once a month as long as you are given the proper notice. ''See Sections 28 and 29 of the [[Residential Tenancy Act|RTA]]''

===Notice to enter===

Written notice to enter your place must be served in accordance with the ''[[Residential Tenancy Act]].'' If the landlord puts the notice in your mailbox or mail slot it is not considered received until after three days from the day it was delivered. If it was mailed, then it is not considered received until after five days from when it was mailed. If you receive the notice in person then the notice period begins when the notice is handed to you. ''See Section 88 of the [[Residential Tenancy Act|RTA]]''

===What hours can your landlord enter?===

Unless you agree to something else, your landlord can only come into your suite between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.

===Illegal entries===

If your landlord is entering your place illegally you should talk to the landlord about your privacy and write a letter. Tell the landlord that the law says you need at least 24 hours written notice of entry and only for purposes allowed by the ''[[Residential Tenancy Act'']]. Keep a copy of the letter. It is very important that you collect proof if you suspect that your landlord is entering your place illegally. This can be difficult. It is best to have a witness to the illegal entry.

===Dispute resolution for loss of privacy===

You can apply for [[Dispute Resolutoin for Tenants|dispute resolution]] if the landlord interferes with your right to privacy. The [[Residential Tenancy Branch]] can:

*Give you permission to change your locks and keep the only key. The RTB can also order the landlord to pay for the cost of the new lock.

*Allow the landlord to enter only under certain conditions.

*Order the landlord to pay you money for the loss of your privacy.

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 *You have abandoned the place. (Phone the [http://www.tenants.bc.ca/main/?home Tenant Information Line] or the [[Residential Tenancy Branch]] for information on abandonment.)
 *The ''[[Residential Tenancy Act]]'' allows the landlord to inspect the rental unit once a month as long as you are given the proper notice. ''See Sections 28 and 29 of the [[Residential Tenancy Act|RTA]]''
+===Notice to enter===
+Written notice to enter your place must be served in accordance with the ''[[Residential Tenancy Act]].'' If the landlord puts the notice in your mailbox or mail slot it is not considered received until after three days from the day it was delivered. If it was mailed, then it is not considered received until after five days from when it was mailed. If you receive the notice in person then the notice period begins when the notice is handed to you. ''See Section 88 of the [[Residential Tenancy Act|RTA]]''
+===What hours can your landlord enter?===
+Unless you agree to something else, your landlord can only come into your suite between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
+===Illegal entries===
+If your landlord is entering your place illegally you should talk to the landlord about your privacy and write a letter. Tell the landlord that the law says you need at least 24 hours written notice of entry and only for purposes allowed by the ''[[Residential Tenancy Act'']]. Keep a copy of the letter. It is very important that you collect proof if you suspect that your landlord is entering your place illegally. This can be difficult. It is best to have a witness to the illegal entry.
+===Dispute resolution for loss of privacy===
+You can apply for [[Dispute Resolutoin for Tenants|dispute resolution]] if the landlord interferes with your right to privacy. The [[Residential Tenancy Branch]] can:
+*Give you permission to change your locks and keep the only key. The RTB can also order the landlord to pay for the cost of the new lock.
+*Allow the landlord to enter only under certain conditions.
+*Order the landlord to pay you money for the loss of your privacy.

Difference between revisions of "Living in Peace When Renting"

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