Newfoundland & Labrador Landlord-Tenant Law
Residential Tenancies Act, 2018 (SNL 2018, c. R-14.2) — read the act →
What do you need to do?
Notice to Quit
NL-FORM-1 · official form ↗
Notice to Quit
NL-FORM-2 · official form ↗
Notice to Quit
NL-FORM-10 · official form ↗
Application to Commissioner (Landlord)
NL-FORM-5 · official form ↗
Newfoundland: 8 days notice for non-payment. Disputes heard by a Residential Tenancies Commissioner. No security deposit cap — max is whatever was agreed in the lease. Full forms: https://www.servicenl.gov.nl.ca/tenant/forms.html
Non-payment notice
8 days
No-cause termination
90 days
Lease violation
15 days
Security deposit
0.75 mo.
Security Deposit
Security deposit capped at 75% of one month's rent (RTA s. 11). Must be returned with interest within 15 days of tenancy end.
Rent Increases
No rent control in Newfoundland & Labrador. Landlord must give 8 weeks written notice of any rent increase.
Grounds for Eviction
- Non-payment of rent
- Breach of tenancy agreement
- Substantial damage or illegal activity
- Personal use by landlord
- Extensive renovations
Tribunal: Residential Tenancies Office — Residential Tenancies Act, 2018 (SNL 2018, c. R-14.2)
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