5. Take further action
Question & Answer
Can my landlord come into my place whenever they want?Important COVID-19 updates
Time limits: When figuring out the deadline to take a legal step, the time between March 16 and September 14, 2020 does not count. This is because of an emergency that stopped all time limits to start a case during that time. Find out how this could affect you.
Landlord and Tenant Board: The LTB is holding most hearings remotely, by phone, video, or in writing. Some people have had trouble connecting to remote hearings. If you have a video hearing scheduled, download Microsoft Teams ahead of time and make sure your setup is working.
There have also been reports that it can take a long time to get through to the LTB by phone. If you need help right away, contact a lawyer or your local community legal clinic.
If the problem does not stop or is very severe, you might need to take further action.
If the situation is urgent or you feel unsafe, you might want to call the police.
Otherwise, you can file an to the for illegal entry, , and serious interference with your reasonable enjoyment. You must apply within 1 year of the incident.
The Board can order the landlord to stop coming into your place without following the rules. You can also ask the Board to make the landlord pay for violating your rights.
