Landlord Notice of Entry
The written notice a landlord gives before entering a tenant's unit: who will enter, the date and the time window, the purpose, how the notice was given, and the earliest lawful entry worked out from the place's notice period and delivery rules.
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Notice period and entry times
| What | When | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Notice given | November 2, 2026 (attached to the door) | Residential Tenancies Act s. 27 (1), (3) |
| Earliest lawful entry without the tenant's consent | November 3, 2026, at or after the time of day the notice was given (24 hours later) | Residential Tenancies Act s. 27 (1), (3) |
| Planned entry | November 4, 2026: after the notice period | Residential Tenancies Act s. 27 (1), (3) |
| Hours of entry | Between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. | Residential Tenancies Act s. 27 (1), (3) |
| What the notice must say | In writing: the reason for entry, the day of entry and a time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. | Residential Tenancies Act s. 27 (1), (3) |
Emergencies, an abandoned unit and the tenant's consent at the time of entry follow their own rules (listed on this page). A lease may give the tenant more notice; check it.
Sample figures. Change them to work out your own, no sign-up.
What goes in it
Every notice of entry from ReportDraft follows the same professional structure, so clients and reviewers find things where they expect them.
- Notice of entryThe notice to the tenant, in the standard wording filled in with the entries.
- Additional detailsAnything else the tenant should know: keys, pets, access instructions.
How it works
1. Enter the details. Names, dates and amounts, once. The next one starts from these entries.
2. Worked out for you. The earliest lawful entry is worked out from the date and the way the notice is given, and the standard wording is filled in.
3. Check, sign, keep. A completeness list shows anything missing. Sign to lock the PDF and download Word too.
Why it pays for itself
Notice of entry rules by province
The key rule in each province or territory, linked to the official text. Each guide lists every rule with its sources, and each template is set up for that province or territory. Last reviewed October 26, 2026.
| Province or territory | Key rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| AlbertaTemplate | Served 24 hours before, entry between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., not on a holiday | Residential Tenancies Act, s. 23 (4) |
| British ColumbiaTemplate | Written notice 24 hours to 30 days before | Residential Tenancy Act, s. 29 (1) |
| ManitobaTemplate | 24 hours to 2 weeks ahead, with the purpose and time | The Residential Tenancies Act (Man.), s. 54 (3) |
| New BrunswickTemplate | 7 days for normal repairs | Residential Tenancies Act (N.B.), s. 16 (3) |
| Newfoundland and LabradorTemplate | Written notice of the time, 24 hours ahead | Residential Tenancies Act, 2018, s. 10 (1), statutory condition 5 (b) |
| OntarioTemplate | Written notice at least 24 hours before, for a reason the Act allows | Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 27 (1), (2) |
| SaskatchewanTemplate | 24 hours to 7 days ahead, a window of 4 hours or less, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s. 45 (1) (b), (2) |
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Questions
What goes in a notice of entry?
The written notice a landlord gives before entering a tenant's unit: who will enter, the date and the time window, the purpose, how the notice was given, and the earliest lawful entry worked out from the place's notice period and delivery rules. ReportDraft lays it out in 2 sections: notice of entry, additional details.
Do my province or territory's rules change the document?
Pick your province or territory when you start. Where we have checked a local requirement against official sources, it is added to your completeness list with a link to the source.
Can I change the wording?
Yes. The standard wording is a starting point: edit any sentence before you sign. The figures and dates are worked out again from your entries every time.
What do I get at the end?
A signed, locked PDF for your client and an editable Word file, both with your company details. Signed reports keep a fingerprint so later changes are visible.
Which plan covers it?
ReportDraft Landlord covers a notice of entry along with deposit statements, incident reports, fire extinguisher inspections. Rental Inspections is also sold on its own.
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