Evicting a bad tenant in New Brunswick costs ~$7,025.
How New Brunswick handles evictions
Administered by Service New Brunswick.
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New Brunswick eviction cost FAQ
How much does it cost to evict someone in New Brunswick?
TenantFort estimates a contested eviction in New Brunswick at around $7,025 all-in: a $25 filing fee, roughly 2.5 months of lost rent ($3,000 at a typical $1,200/mo), plus legal fees, property damage beyond the deposit, and turnover costs, using national planning figures for those three. Uncontested cases cost less.
How long does an eviction take in New Brunswick?
Roughly 75 days (~11 weeks) from notice to lockout, as an estimate; contested cases take longer. Administered by Service New Brunswick.
How much is the eviction filing fee in New Brunswick?
$25, filed with the Residential Tenancies Tribunal. Service, writ, and execution fees are typically extra and vary by county/court.
What court handles evictions in New Brunswick?
Evictions in New Brunswick are handled by the Residential Tenancies Tribunal.
Sources & methodology
The filing fee is the Residential Tenancies Tribunal's published fee; it has not yet been checked against the official fee schedule for this page, so confirm it with the court before you file. The timeline and typical rent are estimates. Property damage ($2,000), legal fees ($800) and turnover ($1,200) are round planning figures, the same for every province and territory, not costs measured in New Brunswick. Real costs vary by county, whether the tenant contests, and the market.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney for your specific situation.