New Brunswick residential tenancy
New Brunswick landlord entry and repair notices
Why repairs, showings, inspections and emergencies have different entry requirements.
Repairs and routine maintenance
Routine maintenance usually requires seven days’ written notice. A written tenant request for repairs may allow entry without separate notice within the first two working days; afterward, at least 24 hours’ written notice is usually required.
Most ordinary repair entries occur 8 a.m.–8 p.m., excluding Sundays and holidays, with exceptions for emergencies and tenant requests.
Showings and inspections
Showings to buyers or prospective tenants and inspections generally require at least 24 hours’ notice. The province generally limits these viewing and inspection visits to 8 a.m.–8 p.m., excluding Sundays and holidays. The lease may permit notice-free prospective-tenant showings during the final month under defined circumstances; check the actual lease before applying that exception.
Do not apply a blanket 24-hour rule to all entries. Document written notices and request the specific statutory basis if access is disputed.
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Examples by reason for entry
Routine planned maintenance: a seven-day written notice is usually required. Buyer viewing or inspection: usually at least 24 hours. These are not interchangeable categories.
A tenant who requested repairs in writing may have authorized entry without separate notice during the next two working days. If that period ends without completion, later repair entry generally needs at least 24 hours’ written notice.
Save the notice showing the proposed purpose, day and time. For emergencies, ask what immediate hazard justified entry without prior notice after the situation is safe.