MD Legals
In Alberta, a Landlord with an automatically renewing rental agreement must give the following notice to increase the rent: for a week to week rental, at least 12 weeks notice, for a month to month rental, at least 3 months notice, for any other rental period, at least 90 days.
In British Columbia, a Landlord may increase rent for an automatically renewing rental agreement by providing the tenant with at least 3 months notice. The Landlord may increase the rent by an amount equal to the inflation rate + 2% in that case. Any increase must be at least 12 months since the tenant started paying their current rent.
In Manitoba, a Landlord can increase rent in a rental agreement by providing the tenant with at least 3 months notice, and only once in any 12 month period.
In New Brunswick, rent can be increased under a fixed term rental agreement with at least 3 months notice. A Landlord can increase the rent under an automatically renewing rental agreement by providing the following notice: 2 months if it is a month to month or week to week; and at least 3 months notice with year to year.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, rent cannot be increased during a fixed term rental. In a week to week rental, at least 8 weeks notice must be given. In a month to month rental, at least 3 months notice must be given. Further, only one increase in a 12 month period is allowed.
In the Northwest Territories, at least 3 months notice is required for a rent increase, and it must be at least 12 months since the last rent increase.
In Nova Scotia, only one increase in a 12 month period is allowed. For a week to week rental, 8 weeks notice must be provided to the tenant. For a month to month (or year to year) rental, the notice period is 4 months.
In Nunavut, a rent increase must be at least 12 months since the last increase, and at least 3 months notice must be given.
In Prince Edward Island, 12 months has to have passed between any rent increase. For a weekly term, at least 3 weeks notice is required. For a monthly term, at least 3 months notice is required. The Landlord will need to ensure that any rent increase is within the maximum allowed.
In Saskatchewan, for an automatically renewing rental, no rental increase, or notice of increase, is allowed for the first 6 months. Once this period is over, a Landlord must give 12 months notice of a rental increase, and any later increases must be at least 12 months since the last increase. If the Landlord is a member of the Saskatchewan Rental Housing Industry Association, the period is decreased to 6 months between increases and for the notice period.
In the Yukon, at least 3 months notice is required for a rent increase, and 12 months must have passed since the tenant started paying the current rent.
In Alberta, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one month's rent for the security deposit.
In British Columbia, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of half a month's rent for the security deposit.
In Manitoba, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of half a month's rent for the security deposit.
In New Brunswick, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one month's rent for the security deposit. If it is a week to week tenancy, then the landlord may charge one week's rent.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of 3/4 of a month's rent for the security deposit. If the rental period is week to week, then the landlord may charge the equivalent of 2 week's rent.
In the Northwest Territories, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one month's rent for the security deposit. If it is a week to week tenancy, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one week's rent for the security deposit. Where a month's rent is the deposit, the tenant may pay 50% at the start of the tenancy, and the other 50% before the end of the first 3 months.
In Nova Scotia, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of half a month's rent for the security deposit.
In Nunavut, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one month's rent for the security deposit. If it is a week to week tenancy, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one week's rent for the security deposit. Where a month's rent is the deposit, the tenant may pay 50% at the start of the tenancy, and the other 50% before the end of the first 3 months.
In Prince Edward Island, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one month's rent for the security deposit. If it is a week to week tenancy, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one week's rent for the security deposit.
In Saskatchewan, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one month's rent for the security deposit.
In the Yukon, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one month's rent for the security deposit. If it is a week to week tenancy, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one week's rent for the security deposit.
In Alberta, a landlord must return the tenant's security deposit, with a statement of deductions, within 10 days after the tenant has moved out. If the landlord is not sure of the exact amount to be deducted, they may keep an estimate of the amount, and then have 30 days to return the unused balance and final statement of deductions.
In British Columbia, a landlord must either return the tenant's security deposit, or apply for dispute resolution, within 15 days of the tenancy ending or receiving the tenant's forwarding address, whichever is later
In Manitoba, a landlord must return the tenant's security deposit within 14 days after the tenancy ends, if there is no damage. If the landlord wishes to apply part of the security deposit to cover damages, they have 28 days to send written notice to the tenant's last known address, and return any unused money.
In New Brunswick, the landlord must return the tenant's security deposit within 7 days of a written request by the tenant.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the landlord must return the tenant's security deposit within 15 days after the tenant vacates the property, unless they wish to apply part of the deposit against damage to the property.
In the Northwest Territories, the landlord must refund the tenant's security deposit, along with a statement of account, within 10 days after the tenant vacates the property.
In Nova Scotia, the landlord must return the tenant's security deposit within 10 days of the end of the tenancy.
In Nunavut, the landlord must refund the tenant's security deposit, along with a statement of account, within 10 days after the tenant vacates the property.
In Prince Edward Island, the landlord must either refund the tenant's security deposit within 10 days after the tenant vacates the property, or serve the tenant with notice that the security deposit is to be used.
In Saskatchewan, the landlord must refund the tenant's security deposit within 7 business days after the tenancy ends. If there are charges against the security deposit, notice of this must be sent to the tenant, and the landlord may keep the security deposit for 30 days from when the tenancy ended.
In the Yukon, the landlord must either refund the tenant's security deposit within 15 days of the tenancy ending or receiving the tenant's forwarding address, whichever is later, or make an application for dispute resolution against the security deposit.
In Ontario, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one month's rent for the rental deposit. If it is a week to week tenancy, a landlord may charge a tenant the equivalent of one week's rent for the rental deposit.
In Alberta, the Landlord may collect a specific pet deposit in addition to any other amounts for security. The total of all deposits is limited to one month's rent.
In British Columbia, the Landlord can collect a pet deposit of up to 1/2 of a month's rent.
In Manitoba, the Landlord can collect a pet deposit of up to 1/2 of a month's rent.
In New Brunswick, the Landlord may collect a specific pet deposit in addition to any other amounts for security. The total of all deposits is limited to a week's rent, if a week to week tenancy, or one month's rent for any other term.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the Landlord may collect a specific pet deposit in addition to any other amounts for security. The total of all deposits is limited to two weeks' rent, if a week to week tenancy, or 3/4 of a month's rent for any other term.
In the Northwest Territories, the landlord can charge a pet deposit of half of a month's rent, unless it is a weekly tenancy, in which case, it must be half of a week's rent.
In Nova Scotia, a separate pet deposit can be charged, but the total of all deposits cannot be more than one-half of a month's rent.
In Nunavut, the Landlord may collect a specific pet deposit in addition to any other amounts for security. The total of all deposits is limited to a week's rent, if a week to week tenancy, or one month's rent for any other term.
In Prince Edward Island, the Landlord may collect a specific pet deposit in addition to any other amounts for security. The total of all deposits is limited to a week's rent, if a week to week tenancy, or one month's rent for any other term.
In Saskatchewan, the Landlord may collect a specific pet deposit in addition to any other amounts for security. The total of all deposits is limited to one month's rent.
In the Yukon Territory, the Landlord may collect a specific pet deposit in addition to any other amounts for security. The total of all deposits is limited to one month's rent.
In Alberta, there are no provincial laws regarding what may be charged for a late fee. However, the fee must be reasonable and mentioned in the rental agreement.
In British Columbia, the landlord may charge a $25 fee for late rent.
In Manitoba, the landlord may charge a late fee of $10 for the first day, and $2 for every day that the rent remains late, up to a maximum of $100. The fee may not be charged if the lateness is not within the tenant's control, such as a mail disruption, or the rent is paid for the tenant by a government agency that is late.
In New Brunswick, the amount of a late fee is limited to the actual NSF charge for a bounced check, and only if mentioned in the rental agreement.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the landlord may charge a late fee of $5 for the first day late, and $2 for every additional day that the rent is late, up to a maximum of $75. In addition, the landlord may charge a fee of $25 for a non sufficient funds (NSF), if the tenant's check is returned.
In the Northwest Territories, the landlord may charge a late fee of $5 plus $1 for every day late, up to a maximum of $65.
In Nova Scotia, the landlord may charge a late fee of up to 1% of the months rent for each month that the rent is late, but only if this is included as a term of the rental agreement.
In Nunavut, a landlord and tenant may not contract for a late payment amount other than provided in Section 41 of the Residential Tenancies Act. Accordingly, please select "Do not specify".
In Prince Edward Island, the landlord may charge a late fee of up to 1% of the month's rent for each month that the rent is late, but only if this is included as a term of the rental agreement.
In Saskatchewan, there are no provincial laws regarding what may be charged for a late fee. However, the fee must be reasonable and mentioned in the rental agreement.
In the Yukon, there are no territorial laws regarding what may be charged for a late fee. However, any late fee should be reasonable, and mentioned in the rental agreement.
In Alberta, a landlord must give at least 24 hours advance notice to enter the property in a non-emergency situation. The notice must state the reason for entry, the date and time of entry, and signed by the landlord, or their agent. The entry must be between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and may not occur on the tenant's day of worship.
In British Columbia, a landlord must give at least 24 hours advance notice to enter the property in a non-emergency situation, if served personally to the tenant. If the notice is taped to the door or left in the mailbox, it must be 3 days in advance of entry. The entry must be between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.,
In Manitoba, a landlord must give between 24 hours and 2 weeks advance notice to enter the property. Entry between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. is considered reasonable.
In New Brunswick, a landlord must give at least 24 hours notice to inspect the property or to show the property. A landlord must give at least 7 days notice to carry out repairs or redecoration on the property. If the tenant requested the repairs, the landlord may enter without notice if it is within 2 days of the tenant's request. The 7 day period is reduced to 24 hours if it is past this 2 day window. Notice is not required in an emergency situation.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, a landlord must give 24 hours written notice for a non-emergency entry. Entry must also be at a reasonable time, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
In the Northwest Territories, a landlord must give 24 hours notice before entering the property for a non-emergency purpose. The notice must mention the days and times of entry, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and the reason for entry.
In Nova Scotia, a landlord must give at least 24 hours notice for non-emergency entry into the property. The entry must also be during daylight hours.
In Nunavut, a landlord must give at least 24 hours notice, indicating days and times of entry, before a non-emergency entry. Entry times are limited to between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
In Prince Edward Island, landlord must give at least 24 hours notice to enter the property in a non-emergency situation. Notice must state the date and time, with the time being between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
In Saskatchewan, a landlord must give at least 24 hours advance notice to enter the property in a non-emergency situation. The notice must state the 4 hour period of the entry between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and may not occur on the tenant's day of worship.
In the Yukon, a landlord must give at least 24 hours advance notice to enter the property in a non-emergency situation. Entry must be between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
In Alberta, in a fixed period rental, notice is not required to terminate the rental agreement on the end date. If the tenant fails to pay the rent, or breaches another provision of the rental agreement, a landlord can evict with 14 days notice. For a week to week rental, a landlord or tenant must provide at least seven days notice to terminate. For a month to month rental, a landlord or tenant must provide at least three months notice to terminate. For a year to year rental, a landlord or tenant must provide at least 90 days notice to terminate.
In British Columbia, in a fixed period rental, notice is not required to terminate the rental agreement on the end date. If the tenant fails to pay the rent, a landlord can evict with 10 days notice. If the tenant breaches another provision of the rental agreement, a landlord can evict with one month's notice. A tenant may end a tenancy by providing one month's notice.
In Manitoba, in a fixed period rental, a landlord must give the tenant notice three months prior to the end date that the landlord does not wish to renew, otherwise, there is an automatic renewal for another term, or a year, whichever is less. If the tenant fails to pay the rent, a landlord can evict with three days notice. If the tenant posed an immediate risk to the healthy or safety of the landlord or another resident, or caused extraordinary damage to the property, or created an extraordinary disturbance, a landlord can evict with five days notice. If the tenant breaches another provision of the rental agreement, a landlord can evict with one rental period's notice. For a week to week rental, a landlord must provide at least seven days notice to terminate. For a month to month rental, a landlord must provide at least one month's notice to terminate. A tenant must provide at least one rental period of notice to terminate; For a week to week rental, a tenant must provide at least one week notice to terminate. For a month to month rental, a tenant must provide at least one month notice to terminate.
In New Brunswick, in a fixed period rental, notice is not required to terminate the rental agreement on the end date, unless a landlord allows the tenant to remain and continue paying rent, then it creates a new agreement. If the tenant fails to pay the rent, a landlord can evict with 15 days notice. For a week to week rental, a landlord or tenant must provide at least seven days notice to terminate. For a month to month rental, a landlord or tenant must provide at least one month's notice to terminate. For a year to year rental, a landlord or tenant must provide at least three months notice to terminate.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, in a fixed period rental, a landlord must give at least three months notice before the end date of the rental agreement. If the tenant fails to pay the rent, on a weekly rental, and the rent is three days late, a landlord can evict with three days notice. If the tenant fails to pay the rent, on a monthly rental, and the rent is 15 days late, a landlord can evict with 10 days notice. A landlord must provide the following amounts of notice: For a week to week rental, a landlord must provide at least four weeks notice to terminate. For a month to month rental, a landlord must provide at least four months notice to terminate. A tenant must provide the following amounts of notice: For a week to week rental, a tenant must provide at least seven days notice to terminate. For a month to month rental, a tenant must provide at least one month's notice to terminate.
In the Northwest Territories, in a fixed period rental, the rental automatically continues as a monthly tenancy, unless the tenant gives notice 30 days before the end date to terminate the agreement. A landlord may terminate a fixed period rental with 30 days notice before the end date but ONLY where it is also the landlord's only residence. For a month to month rental of their only residence in the Territories, a landlord must provide at least 90 days notice to terminate. For a week to week rental, a tenant must provide at least 7 days notice to terminate. For a month to month rental, a tenant must provide at least 30 days notice to terminate.
In Nova Scotia, in a fixed period rental, notice is not required to terminate the rental agreement on the end date, unless the landlord agrees to let the tenant remain on a month to month basis. If the tenant fails to pay the rent within 15 days of the due date, a landlord can evict with 15 days notice. In a rental with no fixed end date, a landlord may not terminate without a valid reason such as late payment of rent, breach of an important term in the agreement or sale of the property. A tenant must provide the following amounts of notice: For a week to week rental, a tenant must provide at least one week notice to terminate. For a month to month rental, a tenant must provide at least one month's notice to terminate. For a year to year rental, a tenant must provide at least three months notice to terminate.
In Nunavut, in a fixed period rental, the rental automatically continues as a monthly tenancy, unless the tenant gives notice 30 days before the end date to terminate the agreement. A landlord in Nunavut may terminate the fixed period rental at the end of its term where it is the landlord's only residence in Nunavut by giving notice 30 days before the end date. If the tenant fails to pay the rent, a landlord can evict with 10 days notice. If the tenant posed an immediate risk to the healthy or safety of the landlord or another resident, or caused extraordinary damage to the property, or created an extraordinary disturbance, a landlord can evict with 10 days notice. If it is the landlord's only residence, a landlord may give notice to terminate the rental as follows: For a week to week rental, a landlord must provide at least seven days notice to terminate. For a month to month rental of less than a year, a landlord must provide at least 30 days notice to terminate. For a month to month rental of more than a year, a landlord must provide at least 60 days notice to terminate. For a week to week rental, a tenant must provide at least seven days notice to terminate. For a month to month rental of less than a year, a tenant must provide at least 30 days notice to terminate. For a month to month rental of more than a year, a tenant must provide at least 60 days notice to terminate.
In Prince Edward Island, in a fixed period rental, the rental automatically renews as a month to month rental, unless the tenant gives at least 60 days notice before the end date OR the landlord gives at least 30 days notice before the end date. If the tenant fails to pay the rent, a landlord can evict with 20 days notice. If the tenant breaches any other provision of the rental agreement, a landlord can evict with 30 days notice. For a week to week rental, a tenant must provide at least one week's notice to terminate. For a month to month rental, a tenant must provide at least one month's notice to terminate.
In Saskatchewan, in a fixed period rental, you must provide at least two months notice to terminate the rental. If the tenant fails to pay the rent, a landlord can evict with 15 days notice. For a week to week rental, a landlord or tenant must provide at least one week's notice to terminate. For a month to month rental, a landlord or tenant must provide at least one month's notice to terminate.
In the Yukon, in a fixed period rental, notice is not required to terminate the rental agreement on the end date. If the tenant fails to pay the rent, or breaches another provision of the rental agreement, a landlord can evict with 14 days notice. For a week to week rental, a landlord or tenant must provide at least one week's notice to terminate. For a month to month rental, a landlord or tenant must provide at least one month's notice to terminate. For a year to year rental, a landlord or tenant must provide at least 90 days notice to terminate.
An inspection report is highly recommended in order to protect yourself and your property. Without an inspection report, disputes can arise as it is difficult to prove damages were done by the tenant. Additionally, many states require inspection reports before a landlord can withhold a security deposit. Our Agency offers an inspection report that can be completed after you finish your lease.
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