Manitoba landlord guide
Deposit limits, entry notice, termination notice and rent increase rules for Manitoba, with the sources they come from.
Manitoba landlord-tenant rules at a glance
- Security deposit limit
- Half a month's rent; pet damage deposit up to 1 month's rent
- Deposit return / claim rule
- If no claim is made, return the deposit plus interest within 14 days. If claiming against it, follow the statutory notice and director-application process; this is not a blanket refund deadline.
- Deposit interest
- Required from date received until returned; rate set by government
- Notice before entry
- 24 hours' to 2 weeks' written notice stating reason and time
- Ending a month-to-month
- Tenant 1 full rental period; landlord's notice varies by reason
- Notice before a rent increase
- 3 months' written notice; generally once every 12 months
- Late fees
- Allowed if disclosed in writing: $10 plus $2/day, maximum $100
- Rent control
- Yes; guideline 1.8% for 2026; some units exempt (e.g. rent $1,670+)
General information from the Manitoba Residential Tenancies Act (C.C.S.M. c. R119), last reviewed 2026-08-21. Not legal advice; municipal bylaws can add requirements.
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