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Nunavut landlord-tenant laws.

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

Security deposit

1 month's rent

Return: 10 days

Late fees

Limited

Entry notice

24 hours

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

None

Required disclosures

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

  • Rental officer notice

Notable Nunavut quirk

Nunavut inherited the Northwest Territories' Residential Tenancies Act; a rental officer decides disputes.

Nunavut landlord law FAQ

How much can a landlord charge for late rent in Nunavut?

Limited. Late fee terms should always be written into the lease.

What is the security deposit limit in Nunavut?

1 month's rent. Deposit return deadline: 10 days.

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

24 hours.

Is there rent control in Nunavut?

None.

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

ON

Ontario

Last month's rent only (no damage deposit)

QC

Quebec

Prohibited (no deposit of any kind allowed)

BC

British Columbia

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

AB

Alberta

1 month's rent

MB

Manitoba

½ month's rent

SK

Saskatchewan

1 month's rent

NS

Nova Scotia

½ month's rent

NB

New Brunswick

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