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Check which RTA section applies
Prepare a written Ontario notice to enter under RTA section 27 (24-hour notice, 8am-8pm, repairs/inspections/showings to purchasers) or check the separate section 26 no-written-notice path for showing a unit to prospective tenants after termination is agreed or noticed.
Researched by usecos.app Research & Engineering · Official sources verified 2026-08-01
Under RTA section 27, a landlord may enter for repairs, inspections, or to show the unit to a prospective purchaser or mortgagee only with written notice given at least 24 hours before entry, stating the reason, date, and a time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. A separate rule, section 26, lets a landlord show the unit to a prospective tenant without written notice -- but only after the tenancy's termination has been agreed to or notice of termination has been given -- and only if the landlord makes a reasonable effort to inform the tenant beforehand, still between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Emergencies and tenant consent at the time of entry need no advance notice at all.
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Applicable rule
RTA s.27 -- 24hr written notice
Written notice must state the reason, date, and a time between 8am and 8pm.
Earliest permitted entry
Not entered
24 full hours after the written notice is given, per RTA section 27.
Confirm the current Ontario rule, LTB form, filing instruction, or evidence direction before serving a notice or filing an application.
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