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QUESTION: If a tenant rents a single family dwelling, no common areas. Is the LL required to give 24 notice to attend the “premises” not enter the unit just the property
Such as backyard
ANSWER : Section 27 of the RTA states that a landlord can only enter a rental unit in specific circumstances and generally must provide 24 hours written notice. While the RTA does not explicitly require landlords to provide 24 hours notice to enter the backyard of a single-family dwelling, doing so is advisable. This approach aligns with the principles of tenant privacy and reasonable enjoyment of the property. Therefore, landlords should give 24 hours written notice before entering the property, even if not entering the rental unit itself, to respect the tenant’s rights and to avoid potential legal disputes
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