Prince Edward Island Landlord-Tenant Law
Rental of Residential Property Act (RSPEI 1988, c. R-13.1) — read the act →
What do you need to do?
Non-Payment of Rent (20-Day)
PE-NOTICE-NONPAYMENT · official form ↗
Breach of Lease
PE-NOTICE-CAUSE · official form ↗
Landlord's Personal Use
PE-NOTICE-PERSONAL · official form ↗
Landlord Application to Rental Division
PE-APPLICATION · official form ↗
Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Report
PE-CONDITION-REPORT · Inspection ↗
PEI requires 20-day notice for non-payment. IRAC Rental Division handles all disputes (no court filing). Security deposit capped at 2 months rent. IRAC: 902-892-3501 or online at https://www.irac.pe.ca/rental/
Non-payment notice
20 days
No-cause termination
180 days
Lease violation
20 days
Security deposit
2.0 mo.
Security Deposit
Security deposit capped at 2 months rent (RRPA s. 10). Must be returned within 10 days of tenancy end with interest.
Rent Increases Rent Controlled
Rent increases require IRAC approval (Island Regulatory Commission). Annual rent increase guideline applies.
Grounds for Eviction
- Non-payment of rent
- Breach of agreement
- Causing damage
- Illegal activity
- Landlord's personal use (6-month notice)
Tribunal: Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) — Rental of Residential Property Act (RSPEI 1988, c. R-13.1)
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