Tenant Rights

Rights to Quiet Enjoyment

A tenant is entitled to quiet enjoyment including, but not limited to:

  • reasonable privacy

  • freedom from unreasonable disturbance

  • exclusive possession of the unit

  • Use of common areas for reasonable and lawful purposes, free from significant interference

Landlord Entry to Suite

A landlord is prohibited from entering a rental unit subject to a tenancy agreement unless one of the following conditions is met:

  • The tenant gives permission at the time of entry or not more than seven days before the entry;

  • The landlord gives the tenant written notice at least 24 hours and not more than seven days before the entry, which includes:

    • the purpose for entering,

    • the date and time of entry, and

    • the time of entry must be between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. unless the tenant agrees to a different time;

  • The landlord is providing housekeeping or related services under the terms of a written tenancy agreement and the entry is for that purpose in accordance with those terms;

  • The landlord has an order from the director authorizing the entry with less than 24 hours notice to the tenant;

  • The tenant reasonably appears to have abandoned the rental unit; or

  • An emergency exists and entry is necessary to protect life or property.

Even if a landlord meets one of these conditions, they still have an obligation to use the entry in a reasonable manner and to not disturb the tenant's use and enjoyment of the rental unit.

If a landlord enters a rental unit without proper notice or permission, it can be considered a violation of the tenant's rights and may be grounds for legal action. If a tenant believes that their landlord has violated their right to quiet enjoyment, they should consult with a lawyer or seek guidance from their local housing authority or tenant advocacy organization.

Right of Access

A landlord must not unreasonably restrict access to the residential property by:

  • the tenant of a rental unit is part of the residential property; or

  • a person permitted to be on the premises by the tenant.

YK RLTA s.27, 28, 29