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New Brunswick landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a New Brunswick landlord, deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

Security deposit

1 week (weekly) / 1 month (monthly or longer)

Return: Held by the tribunal; released after the tenancy ends

Late fees

Must be in lease

Entry notice

24 hours

Termination notice

1 month (month-to-month)

Rent control

Yes: increases capped at 3% since Feb 1, 2025 (landlord may apply to exceed); none in the first 12 months, then once per 12 months

Required disclosures

Every New Brunswick residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Standard lease form

Notable New Brunswick quirk

The deposit goes to a residential tenancies officer, not the landlord, who holds it until the tenancy ends.

New Brunswick landlord law FAQ

How much can a landlord charge for late rent in New Brunswick?

Must be in lease. Late fee terms should always be written into the lease.

What is the security deposit limit in New Brunswick?

1 week (weekly) / 1 month (monthly or longer). Deposit return deadline: Held by the tribunal; released after the tenancy ends.

How much notice does a landlord need to enter a rental in New Brunswick?

24 hours.

Is there rent control in New Brunswick?

Yes: increases capped at 3% since Feb 1, 2025 (landlord may apply to exceed); none in the first 12 months, then once per 12 months.

Sources

Summarized from public statutes, state bar guides, and provincial residential tenancy acts.

New Brunswick Residential Tenancies Act, ss. 8, 11.1, 11.12

This page is general information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney for your specific situation.

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Other provinces

Newfoundland and Labrador

¾ month's rent (2 weeks' rent for weekly tenancies)

Prince Edward Island

1 month's rent (1 week if rent is paid weekly)

Yukon

1 month's rent

Northwest Territories

1 month's rent

Nunavut

1 month's rent

Ontario

Last month's rent only (no damage deposit)

Quebec

Prohibited (no deposit of any kind allowed)

British Columbia

½ month's rent (+ ½ month pet deposit)