Tenant's Maintenance Request Letter

A Tenant Maintenance Request Letter is used by a tenant to alert their landlord or property manager to any repairs that are necessary at a rental property. This letter can serve as a record that the landlord was aware of the issue before a tenant pursues further action.

How to use this document?

This document allows the tenant to detail and describe any repairs to the property that they would like the landlord to make. The repairs should be described in as much detail as possible so that the landlord has all of the information they need in order to make the appropriate plans necessary to complete the repair in a timely manner. This Request Letter gives the Tenant the chance to remind their landlord of the required notice they must receive prior to the landlord, as well as contractors and other third parties hired by the landlord to make repairs, entering the property.

Applicable Law

Repairs and tenant rights are governed by provincial and territorial law, and the specifics can vary depending on the region. For instance:

• British Columbia: the Residential Tenancy Act outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, including rules related to repairs and maintenance.
• Alberta: the Residential Tenancies Act sets out the rules for repairs, stating that landlords must ensure that the rental property is in a good state of repair and fit for habitation.
• Saskatchewan: Saskatchewan's Residential Tenancies Act also establishes regulations regarding repairs and maintenance, specifying the responsibilities of both landlords and tenants.
• Manitoba: Manitoba's Residential Tenancies Act provides guidelines on repairs, stating that landlords must keep the rental property in a reasonable state of repair.
• Ontario: the Residential Tenancies Act governs tenant's rights, and it includes provisions for necessary repairs and the process to address maintenance issues.
• Quebec: Quebec's Civil Code outlines the obligations of both landlords and tenants concerning repairs and maintenance of rental properties.
• New Brunswick: New Brunswick's Residential Tenancies Act includes provisions related to repairs and maintenance and sets out the process for dealing with repair issues.
• Nova Scotia: The Residential Tenancies Act of Nova Scotia covers the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, including requirements for repairs and maintenance.
• Prince Edward: Prince Edward Island's Rental of Residential Property Act contains provisions on repairs and maintenance responsibilities for both landlords and tenants.
• Newfoundland and Labrador: Newfoundland and Labrador's Residential Tenancies Act includes regulations on repairs, stating that the landlord is responsible for maintaining the premises in good repair.
• Northwest Territories: the Residential Tenancies Act governs issues related to repairs and maintenance of rental properties.
• Nunavut: the Rental of Residential Property Act provides guidelines on repairs and the responsibilities of landlords and tenants.
• Yukon: Yukon's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act sets out the rules for repairs and maintenance of rental properties in the territory.

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