Landlord & Tenant Rights in New Brunswick (2026)
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Rent increases, eviction notices, security deposits, and dispute resolution: everything landlords and tenants need to know in New Brunswick.
New Brunswick landlord-tenant guide
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Where to File a Dispute in New Brunswick
Open this section ↓↑ Close this sectionTenant and Landlord Relations Office (TLRO)
https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/family-home-community/housing-property/lease.htmlFiling fee: No application fee is published on the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office pages
Legislation: Residential Tenancies Act
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Rent Increases in New Brunswick
Open this section ↓✓Rent increases are limited
Rent increases are capped at 3% per 12 months (not in the first 12 months of a tenancy). Landlords may apply for an above-guideline increase of up to 9% for approved capital expenditures through the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office.
Current guideline: 3% per 12 months
Notice required for a rent increase: 6 months' written notice
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Eviction and Notice to End Tenancy
Open this section ↓Month-to-month tenancy
1 month's notice for monthly tenancies; 3 months for year-to-year tenancies
Fixed-term tenancy
Fixed-term ends on agreed date; landlord gives 3 months' notice if not renewing a year-to-year lease
Important forms & details
Non-payment: 15-day notice with a 7-day cure period to pay outstanding rent and void the notice. Own-use/sale: 1 month (monthly tenancy) or 3 months (year-to-year). Cause: date to vacate is set by a Residential Tenancies Officer.
Landlord entry: 24 hours' written notice
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Deposits in New Brunswick
Open this section ↓✓Security Deposit
Max: One month's rent
Up to one month's rent for a monthly, yearly or fixed term lease, and one week's rent for a weekly lease. The landlord must submit it to the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office within 15 days, and must claim against it within seven days of the tenancy ending.
✗Last Month's Rent
No last month's rent deposit concept in New Brunswick.
✗Pet Deposit
No additional deposits beyond the security deposit.
↑ 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: New Brunswick
Open this section ↓↑ Close this sectionGet form →SN-7021B
Notice of Termination to Tenant (prescribed fillable notice for cause or no-fault)
Get form →Notice to Vacate / Final Notice to Vacate
Non-payment of rent (2-step notice process)
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Common Questions
Can a landlord evict me without reason in New Brunswick?Open this section ↓↑ Close this sectionCan a landlord evict me without reason in New Brunswick?
Generally no. New Brunswick 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 TLRO.
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 New Brunswick?
File an application with the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office at https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/family-home-community/housing-property/lease.html. Filing fee: No application fee is published on the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office pages. Gather your evidence (lease, notices, photos, messages) before filing.
My landlord wants to enter without notice. Is that legal?
In most cases, no. New Brunswick requires 24 hours' written notice. 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 TLRO.
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New Brunswick-specific things to know
- •New Brunswick caps rent increases at 3% per 12 months (not in the first year of a tenancy), with above-guideline increases up to 9% possible only with approval. Landlords must give six months' written notice before an increase.
- •The Residential Tenancies Tribunal hears disputes and can order eviction or rent reductions.
Official sources
- Tenant and Landlord Relations Office: https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/family-home-community/housing-property/lease.html
- Residential Tenancies Act →
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