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PART III RESPONSIBILITIES OF LANDLORDS

s.27 — Entry with notice

Residential Tenancies Act, 2006

In plain terms

A landlord may enter the unit by giving at least 24 hours' written notice, stating the reason and a time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. — for repairs, inspection, showings, or other lawful reasons.

Official text

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27 (1) A landlord may enter a rental unit in accordance with written notice given to the tenant at least 24 hours before the time of entry under the following circumstances: 1. To carry out a repair or replacement or do work in the rental unit. 2. To allow a potential mortgagee or insurer of the residential complex to view the rental unit. 3. To allow a person who holds a certificate of authorization within the meaning of the Professional Engineers Act or a certificate of practice within the meaning of the Architects Act or another qualified person to make a physical inspection of the rental unit to satisfy a requirement imposed under subsection 9 (4) of the Condominium Act, 1998. 4. To carry out an inspection of the rental unit, if, i. the inspection is for the purpose of determining whether or not the rental unit is in a good state of repair and fit for habitation and complies with health, safety, housing and maintenance standards, consistent with the landlord’s obligations under subsection 20 (1) or section 161, and ii. it is reasonable to carry out the inspection. 5. For any other reasonable reason for entry specified in the tenancy agreement. (2) A landlord or, with the written authorization of a landlord, a broker or salesperson registered under the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002, may enter a rental unit in accordance with written notice given to the tenant at least 24 hours before the time of entry to allow a potential purchaser to view the rental unit.  ; (3) The written notice under subsection (1) or (2) shall specify the reason for entry, the day of entry and a time of entry between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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Reproduced from Ontario e-Laws under the King's Printer for Ontario (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 — June 1, 2026 (consolidation period to November 27, 2025). Always confirm the current version on e-Laws. General information, not legal advice.