Do landlords have to provide 2 keys?

It will be a matter for negotiation between you and the landlord (through the landlords agents). So if the agents had agreed on behalf of the landlord that you would get more than one set of keys they would be obliged to provide this.

How many keys should a landlord provide?

Generally, the Landlord should provide a key for each tenant responsible/signed the lease, but a Landlord may only provide 1 key at the time of the lease signing.

Can a landlord withholding keys?

Harassment can be anything a landlord does, or fails to do, that makes you feel unsafe in the property or forces you to leave. Harassment can include: withholding keys, for example there are 2 tenants in a property but the landlord will only give 1 key. refusing to carry out repairs.

How many keys should a tenant have?

One set of keys should be provided by the landlord for each tenant on the tenancy agreement.

When Should landlord give keys?

We normally give the tenant the keys the day before he/she is scheduled to move in. There is a legal liability to giving you the keys a month before you move in. If you enter the property and get hurt, the landlord could be sued.

Do landlords have keys to house?

At the beginning of a tenancy, the landlord has to give the tenant a key for the residential premises, main doors, mail box and any other common areas, such as recreational or laundry rooms that the tenant has the right to access.

How many keys do you get for an apartment?

Section 37.13 Keys. (a) A landlord shall provide a minimum of one key or key-set per rental unit for each adult occupant, without charge. (b) Additional Keys/Key-Sets.

What happens if a tenant loses a key?

A written complaint has to be made to Service Alberta before they can take action against the party who added to or changed the lock. (see “How to File a Complaint With Consumer Services” tipsheet).