A landlord can't enter the rented property during the tenancy, except for the circumstances listed below.

• There is an exception to the above rule. If the tenant has abandoned the property or there's an emergency, the landlord can enter without notice.

If the landlord wants to carry out normal repairs or redecoration, they need to give the tenant at least 7 days' notice.

If the landlord wants to show the property to prospective buyers or carry out an inspection, they need to give the tenant at least 24 hours notice.

If the tenant has requested repairs in writing, the landlord can enter without notice to carry out the repairs within two working days of receiving the request. If they don't carry out the repairs in time, they need to give the tenant at least 24 hours' notice before entering.

If a person or authority requires the landlord to carry out repairs, they need to give the tenant at least 24 hours' notice before entering.

During the last rental period of the tenancy, the landlord can enter without notice to show the property to prospective tenants if the lease allows.

Any notice must be in writing and include the name of the tenant, the address of the property, and the date and signature of the landlord.

Landlords can only enter on a working day, between 8 AM and 8 PM, except in emergencies.

If the tenant agrees, the landlord can enter without notice.

NB Residential Tenancy Act s. 16