New Brunswick Landlord-Tenant Law
Residential Tenancies Act (SNB 1975, c. R-10.2) — read the act →
What do you need to do?
Notice to Quit
NB-FORM-2 · official form ↗
Notice to Quit
NB-FORM-3 · official form ↗
Notice to Quit
NB-FORM-5 · official form ↗
Application to Rentalsman
NB-FORM-6 · official form ↗
Inspection Report
NB-INSPECTION · Inspection ↗
New Brunswick: 15-day notice for non-payment. The Rentalsman investigates complaints and can order rent adjustments, repairs, or eviction. Tribunal phone line: 1-888-762-8600. Full forms: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/snb/residential_tenancies/forms.html
Non-payment notice
15 days
No-cause termination
60 days
Lease violation
10 days
Security deposit
1.5 mo.
Security Deposit
Security deposit capped at 1.5 months rent (RTA s. 4). Must be returned with interest within 7 days of tenancy end.
Rent Increases
No rent control in New Brunswick. Landlord must provide 3 months written notice of any rent increase.
Grounds for Eviction
- Non-payment of rent
- Breach of obligation as tenant
- Causing substantial damage
- Illegal use of premises
- Endangering others
Tribunal: Residential Tenancies Tribunal — Residential Tenancies Act (SNB 1975, c. R-10.2)
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