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*Allow the landlord to enter only under certain conditions. | *Allow the landlord to enter only under certain conditions. | ||
*Order the landlord to pay you money for the loss of your privacy. | *Order the landlord to pay you money for the loss of your privacy. | ||
== Noise and disturbances == | |||
You also have the right to quiet enjoyment. This means that the landlord should not behave in a way that interferes with your daily use of your home, or allow other tenants or employees to unreasonably disturb you. Here are some examples of interference that could result in the loss of quiet enjoyment: | |||
*The landlord constantly comes into your place. | |||
*The landlord allows other tenants to be very noisy late at night. | |||
Write a letter telling the landlord about the behaviour that is disturbing you, and ask the landlord to stop it. Keep a copy of your letter. In some situations, you will want to call the police. | |||
The ''[[Residential Tenancy Act]]'' does not specifically say anything about noise. If you are disturbed by noise from other | |||
tenants, call your municipality and ask if there is a noise by-law. You can also call the police if there is party or loud music disturbing you. | |||
If your landlord enters your place illegally, you can ask for a [[Dispute Resolution for Tenants|dispute resolution hearing]]. You will need proof of the illegal entry. For example, if a friend or neighbour saw your landlord making an illegal entry, ask them to be your witness. At the hearing, you can ask the dispute resolution officer for permission to change your locks and keep the only key. You can also ask that the landlord pay for the new locks. The [[Residential Tenancy Branch]] may or may not order that the landlord pay. | |||
