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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: 7 days (if no dispute)

Late fees

Must be in lease

Entry notice

24 hours

Termination notice

1 month (month-to-month)

Rent control

None (temporary cap expired)

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

Deposit held by the Rentalsman — not the landlord.

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). The deposit must be returned within 7 days (if no dispute) after move-out.

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

24 hours.

Is there rent control in New Brunswick?

None (temporary cap expired).

Sources

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

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

Prince Edward Island

Lesser of 1 month's rent or $1,000

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)