There may be a time during or at the end of a tenancy when you consider assistance from the police.
If you suspect illegal activity at your rental property, you can also phone Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) at 867-456-7226.
When to call the RCMP
As a landlord, phone the RCMP at 867-667-5555 if:
- you legitimately suspect that a tenant has passed away;
- you’re concerned that a tenant may physically resist your entry after you serve proper written notice or need to enter because of an emergency;
- you reasonably believe that the rental property is being used for illegal activities;
- or there is:
- excessive noise;
- imminent serious damage to property or person; or
- physically threatening confrontations between tenants or between you and the tenant.
When to call the Sheriff’s Office
As a landlord, contact the Sheriff’s if you need to:
- execute an order of possession from the Residential Tenancies Office (RTO);
- seize property;
- enforce a monetary order; or
- serve documents (a fee will apply for this service).
Phone the Sheriff's Office 867-667-5451, or toll free 1-800-661-0408 extension 5451.
When not to contact the RCMP or Sheriff’s Office
- To ask to act as a witness.
- To ask to make a decision regarding landlord and tenant rights.
- To seize properties to compel payment of monetary order (unless there is a court registered RTO order).
- To let a landlord into a residential unit to seize personal property or change the locks (unless there is a court registered RTO order).