Landlords' rights and responsibilities

A landlord must:

• give 60 days' notice of a rent increase
• give 48 hours' notice of an inspection
• give 24 hours' notice of entry for repairs
• give 42 days' notice of plans to sell the property
• ensure locks and fastenings work
• provide receipts for cash/cheque payments
• provide rent statements if requested
• do any necessary repairs
• pay for urgent repairs
• present a clean and habitable property
• pay costs such as rates and insurance
• ensure tenants are not unreasonably disturbed

A landlord must not:

• block reasonable subletting or tenancy re-assignment
• prohibit the use of suitable interior fixtures
• change locks without consent
• enter without consent or legal right