Landlord & Tenant Rights in Manitoba (2026)
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Rent increases, eviction notices, security deposits, and dispute resolution: everything landlords and tenants need to know in Manitoba.
Manitoba landlord-tenant guide
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Where to File a Dispute in Manitoba
Open this section ↓↑ Close this sectionResidential Tenancies Branch (RTB)
https://www.gov.mb.ca/cca/rtb/Filing fee: Landlord Claim or Tenant Claim for Compensation $50.00; Application for Order of Possession $60.00; Application for Substitutional Service $20.00
Legislation: Residential Tenancies Act
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Rent Increases in Manitoba
Open this section ↓✓Rent increases are limited
Annual increases limited by the provincial rent increase guideline.
Current guideline: 1.8% for 2026; 3.0% for 2027
Calculate the maximum increase for Manitoba →Notice required for a rent increase: 3 months' written notice
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Eviction and Notice to End Tenancy
Open this section ↓Month-to-month tenancy
One full rental period's notice for most reasons; own-use: 3-5 months (tiered by provincial vacancy rate); cause: 1 month (5 days for serious safety cases)
Fixed-term tenancy
Fixed-term ends on agreed date; notice required to end after that
Important forms & details
Non-payment: no set notice length; landlord sets a reasonable date to pay or vacate (there is no prescribed number of days). Notices must be in writing on the correct RTB form. Contact the Manitoba RTB for the current prescribed form and process.
Landlord entry: 24 hours' written notice; no notice for emergency
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Deposits in Manitoba
Open this section ↓✓Security Deposit
Max: Half one month's rent
Security deposit up to half a month's rent. Held by the landlord in trust and must earn interest at the prescribed rate.
✗Last Month's Rent
No separate last month's rent deposit concept in Manitoba.
✗Pet Deposit
A pet damage deposit may be required, but together with the security deposit it cannot exceed half a month's rent.
↑ Close this sectionTenant insurance
Tenant insurance is separate from your landlord's policy. It may pay for loss of or damage to your own possessions, accidental damage you cause to the unit, injury to visitors and extra living costs if you have to move out, within the policy's limits.
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Key Forms and Documents: Manitoba
Open this section ↓↑ Close this sectionGet form →Form 1A
Notice of Rent Increase
Get form →Form 8
Notice of Termination for Non-Payment of Rent (Form 8.1 if services included; Form 9 for mobile homes)
Get form →Form 10
Notice of Termination for Cause
Get form →Form 11A / 11B / 11C
Notice of Termination for Landlord's Own Use (11A), Demolition (11B), or Renovation (11C)
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Common Questions
Can a landlord evict me without reason in Manitoba?Open this section ↓↑ Close this sectionCan a landlord evict me without reason in Manitoba?
Generally no. Manitoba landlords need a valid reason (non-payment, damage, landlord's own use, etc.) and must follow the notice requirements in the Residential Tenancies Act. An eviction without proper grounds can be challenged at the RTB.
What can a landlord deduct from my security deposit?
Landlords can deduct for unpaid rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear. They cannot deduct for: minor scuffs or nail holes, carpet wear from normal use, or general cleaning that was already needed. An itemized statement must be provided.
How do I file a complaint against my landlord (or tenant) in Manitoba?
File an application with the Residential Tenancies Branch at https://www.gov.mb.ca/cca/rtb/. Filing fee: Landlord Claim or Tenant Claim for Compensation $50.00; Application for Order of Possession $60.00; Application for Substitutional Service $20.00. Gather your evidence (lease, notices, photos, messages) before filing.
My landlord wants to enter without notice. Is that legal?
In most cases, no. Manitoba requires 24 hours' written notice; no notice for emergency. Entry without notice (except for emergencies) is generally a breach of the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment and can be raised as a complaint at the RTB.
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Manitoba-specific things to know
- •Security deposits are held by the landlord in trust (not the Manitoba RTB) and must be returned with interest after the tenancy ends, less any lawful deductions.
- •Manitoba requires a condition report at move-in signed by both parties.
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