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💰In New Brunswick, applying to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal (RTT) to evict a tenant is completely free ($0). However, if the tenant refuses to leave after the RTT issues an…
🚨In New Brunswick, evicting a tenant for severe rule violations, such as illegal activities, extreme noise, or major property damage, requires serving a written complaint (Notice of Complaint). If the…
📬If you receive a Notice to Vacate for non-payment of rent in New Brunswick, you have exactly 7 days to pay the full arrears and automatically void the notice. If…
🚨In New Brunswick, landlords cannot physically evict a tenant or change the locks themselves. If a tenant refuses to leave after the Residential Tenancies Tribunal (RTT) issues an Eviction Order,…
📈In New Brunswick, rent increases are capped at 3% per year, and landlords must give 6 full months of written notice. Increases up to 9% are only allowed with prior…
🚫In New Brunswick, it is strictly illegal for a landlord to charge a tenant a late fee, penalty, or interest for overdue rent. Even if your lease explicitly states there…
📝In New Brunswick, landlords and tenants must use the official Standard Form of Lease (Form 6) provided by the provincial government. A security deposit cannot exceed one month’s rent, and…
📦In New Brunswick, landlords cannot legally throw away or sell a tenant’s abandoned belongings right away. You must apply to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal (RTT) to take possession of the…
💡In New Brunswick, the Human Rights Act strictly prohibits landlords from denying a rental application based on protected grounds, such as race, religion, family status (having children), or source of…
📄In New Brunswick, you cannot sublet or assign your rental unit without the written consent of your landlord. However, under the Residential Tenancies Act, a landlord cannot unreasonably refuse your…
🚨If your New Brunswick landlord refuses to fix an emergency issue like a broken furnace in winter or a major plumbing leak, you must apply to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal…
💰In New Brunswick, your security deposit is held by the government, not your landlord. Once you apply for a refund through Service New Brunswick (SNB), your landlord has exactly 7…
🚪In New Brunswick, your landlord must provide at least 24 hours of written notice before entering your apartment. If they repeatedly enter without permission, you can file an official complaint…
📝To legally break a fixed-term lease in New Brunswick without financial penalty, you generally need to assign your lease to a new tenant. Your landlord cannot unreasonably refuse an assignment…
💡In New Brunswick, security deposits are held by Service New Brunswick (SNB), not the landlord. If a landlord wishes to claim funds for property damage after a tenant moves out,…
💰The best news for tenants and landlords in New Brunswick is that filing an application with the Residential Tenancies Tribunal (RTT) is completely free ($0 CAD). However, if you choose…
🕑In New Brunswick, emergency hearings for serious safety issues or extreme property damage can be scheduled within 3 to 7 days. For standard disputes, such as getting your security deposit…
💰In New Brunswick, landlords are legally prohibited from keeping tenant security deposits in their personal bank accounts. You must remit the entire deposit amount to the Service New Brunswick (SNB)…
💡Under the New Brunswick Residential Tenancies Act, it is strictly illegal for a landlord to shut off essential utilities-such as water, heat, or electricity-to force a tenant to move out.…
🐛If you discover bed bugs in your New Brunswick rental, your landlord is generally legally responsible for hiring a professional exterminator. You must notify them immediately in writing. If they…
🏠To evict a tenant for ‘Personal Use’ in New Brunswick, you must provide at least 2 months’ written notice for a month-to-month lease. You or your immediate family member must…
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Welcome to the New Brunswick Landlord & Tenant Rights guide centre. Here you will find comprehensive resources covering everything from residential lease agreements to eviction proceedings, based on current provincial regulations.
Renting a home or managing an investment property involves strict legal responsibilities for both parties. In New Brunswick, the relationship between landlords and tenants is governed primarily by the Residential Tenancies Act. Whether you are a tenant facing an unfair rent increase in Fredericton or a property owner in Moncton trying to collect unpaid rent, understanding your legal rights is essential for maintaining a fair and lawful living arrangement.
The rules surrounding residential tenancies are designed to balance a tenant’s right to safe, secure housing with a landlord’s right to protect their property investment. Knowing how to properly draft a lease, handle maintenance requests, or navigate the eviction process can prevent costly disputes and ensure that both sides meet their obligations under provincial law.
In New Brunswick, residential tenancy disputes do not usually start in a traditional courtroom. Instead, they are handled by the Residential Tenancies Tribunal, a specialized provincial body designed to resolve conflicts between landlords and tenants. Tenants and landlords can submit applications for assistance to the Tribunal, which assigns a Residential Tenancies Officer to investigate, mediate, and issue binding orders on issues like unpaid rent, evictions, and unreturned security deposits.
You will also frequently interact with Service New Brunswick (SNB), which physically holds all security deposits in the province—landlords are legally prohibited from keeping the deposit themselves. If a Tribunal officer’s decision is legally flawed, it may be appealed to the Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick. However, these superior court appeals are incredibly strict and must be based purely on an error of law or jurisdiction, not just dissatisfaction with the outcome.
Dealing with a hostile eviction or significant property damage can be incredibly stressful, and procedural mistakes can cost you your housing or your rental income. If a landlord uses the wrong provincial form to issue a notice to vacate, or if a tenant fails to document maintenance issues properly, the Residential Tenancies Tribunal may rule against them. Because the stakes involving your home or investment are so high, it is highly recommended to consult with a qualified real estate or tenancy lawyer.
We strictly advise against trying to forcefully remove a tenant through an illegal lockout or withholding rent without a direct order from the Tribunal. You can find a list of relevant local lawyers and government agencies at the top of this page. A legal professional can guide you through the Tribunal process, ensure your paperwork is flawless, and protect your legal rights under New Brunswick law.
By law, a security deposit cannot exceed the equivalent of one month’s rent. The landlord must remit this deposit to Service New Brunswick (SNB) within 15 days of receiving it; they cannot legally keep the funds in their personal bank account.
No. Under New Brunswick law, tenants cannot legally withhold rent to force repairs. Instead, the tenant must apply to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal, which can order the landlord to complete the repairs or authorize the tenant to redirect their rent payments to the Tribunal until the issue is fixed.
For a periodic month-to-month tenancy, either the landlord or the tenant must provide at least one full rental month of written notice before the end of the tenancy to legally terminate the lease agreement.
Landlords can increase the rent, but they must provide tenants with the proper amount of written notice. For year-to-year or month-to-month leases, a landlord must give 6 months’ written notice of a rent increase, using the proper provincial forms.
Yes. Unlike a common myth, there is no blanket winter eviction ban in New Brunswick. A landlord can legally evict a tenant at any time of the year, provided they have valid grounds (like unpaid rent or causing major damages) and follow the proper procedures through the Residential Tenancies Tribunal.
Once a lease ends, the tenant can apply to Service New Brunswick to have their deposit returned. If the landlord wishes to make a claim against the deposit for damages or unpaid rent, they generally have 7 days from the end of the tenancy to submit their claim to the Tribunal.