Nova Scotia Landlord-Tenant Law
Residential Tenancies Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 401) — read the act →
What do you need to do?
Notice to Quit (Non-Payment of Rent)
NS-FORM-J · official form ↗
Notice to Quit
NS-FORM-K · official form ↗
Notice to Quit
NS-FORM-P · official form ↗
Application to Director (Landlord)
NS-FORM-DR1 · official form ↗
Application for Residential Premises
NS-FORM-A · official form ↗
Nova Scotia uses Director-administered dispute resolution. Form J (non-payment) requires 15 days notice. Applications to the Director must include a copy of the notice served. Online filing: https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-director-residential-tenancies
Non-payment notice
15 days
No-cause termination
90 days
Lease violation
15 days
Security deposit
0.5 mo.
Security Deposit
Security deposit capped at half a month's rent (RTA s. 12A). Must be returned within 10 days of tenancy end.
Rent Increases
No provincial rent control in Nova Scotia. Landlords must give 4 months written notice of any rent increase.
Grounds for Eviction
- Non-payment of rent
- Breach of obligation
- Causing damage
- Illegal activity on premises
- Landlord's personal use (2-month notice)
Tribunal: Residential Tenancies Program (Service Nova Scotia) — Residential Tenancies Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 401)
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Get answers based on Residential Tenancies Act (R.S.N.S. 1989, c. 401).