Evicting a bad tenant in Northwest Territories costs ~$8,550.
How Northwest Territories handles evictions
Rental Officer issues binding orders.
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Northwest Territories eviction cost FAQ
How much does it cost to evict someone in Northwest Territories?
TenantFort estimates a contested eviction in Northwest Territories at around $8,550 all-in: a $50 filing fee, roughly 2.5 months of lost rent ($4,500 at a typical $1,800/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 Northwest Territories?
Roughly 75 days (~11 weeks) from notice to lockout, as an estimate; contested cases take longer. Rental Officer issues binding orders.
How much is the eviction filing fee in Northwest Territories?
$50, filed with the Office of the Rental Officer. Service, writ, and execution fees are typically extra and vary by county/court.
What court handles evictions in Northwest Territories?
Evictions in Northwest Territories are handled by the Office of the Rental Officer.
Sources & methodology
The filing fee is the Office of the Rental Officer'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 Northwest Territories. 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.