Moncton, New Brunswick
Moncton, New Brunswick landlord software
Before you advertise a Moncton basement or in-law suite, confirm with the City that the space has zoning and permit approval. Then keep your New Brunswick rent-increase paperwork in the same property file.
RentMouse keeps leases, rent, maintenance, documents and tenant communication for your Moncton rentals in one workspace, with lease guidance linked to New Brunswick jurisdiction records. Review the applicable sources before relying on a draft.
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Renting in Moncton
Moncton publishes a secondary suite guide that sends owners to the Development Officer for zoning and lists the permit documents the City expects. Residential property rules sit in By-law Z-507, and dangerous or unsightly premises fall under Z-824. Complaints about by-law issues go to By-Law Enforcement, so read the current by-law text rather than relying on a summary.
Confirm the suite is approved before you advertise
The City’s guide says zoning approval is required and that the Development Officer can confirm whether your zone permits a secondary suite and what parking applies. It lists a Building/Development Permit application, a site plan and scaled plans among the documents needed. The guide also sets out fire-separation and smoke-alarm requirements, so compare it with the suite as built. Keep the permit reference and the date you checked with the City in your property file.
Know which by-laws apply to a rental
Moncton lists Z-507 (Residential Properties) and Z-824 (Dangerous or Unsightly Premises and Property) among its by-laws. The City says homeowners and renters must both follow residential by-laws. Questions and complaints go to the City’s By-Law Enforcement team. Note the by-law numbers you rely on and the date you read them.
Keep rent-increase notices complete
The Government of New Brunswick states that rent cannot rise by more than 3% every 12 months, not within the first 12 months of a tenancy, and only with six months’ written notice. The notice must be a separate signed document showing the tenant’s name, unit address, current and new rent, and the effective date. Tenants have 60 days after receiving notice to ask the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office for a review. Store the dated notice in the tenant’s lease record in RentMouse and check gnb.ca for any exceptions before you send it.
Local sources
Checked 2026-09-28. Confirm the current requirements for your address with the responsible authority.
- City of Moncton: Creating a Secondary Suite (small apartment)
- City of Moncton: By-Laws
- City of Moncton: By-Law Enforcement
- Government of New Brunswick: Rent increases
New Brunswick rules that apply in Moncton
- Security deposit limit
- 1 month's rent; held by the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office, not landlord
- Deposit return / claim rule
- The security deposit is remitted to the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office. A landlord claiming against it must file the prescribed claim within 7 days after the tenancy ends; do not promise a landlord-held deposit return.
- Deposit interest
- Unverified — check your jurisdiction
- Notice before entry
- At least 7 days' written notice; entry 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays
- Ending a month-to-month
- Tenant 1 month, effective the last day of the month; landlord's varies
- Notice before a rent increase
- 6 months' written notice; once every 12 months
- Late fees
- Unverified — check your jurisdiction
- Rent control
- Yes; increases capped at 3%/year (up to 9% if approved for capital work)
General information from New Brunswick Residential Tenancies Act, last reviewed 2026-08-21; not legal advice. Municipal bylaws can add requirements. Sources are listed on the New Brunswick guide.
What RentMouse does for Moncton landlords
- Properties & units — Each building and suite in one portfolio view, with occupancy, unit details and photos.
- Tenants & leases — Tenant records and lease terms attached to the right unit, with renewals surfaced before they arrive.
- Rent tracking — Monthly invoices, recorded payments, balances, overdue flags and reminders. Tenants keep paying you the way they already do.
- Maintenance — Requests with photos, priorities, vendors, dates and costs linked to the unit.
- Documents & e-signing — Jurisdiction-aware lease drafts from guided templates, sent for electronic signature and filed with the tenancy.
- Tenant portal — Optional, free for tenants: their tenancy details, invoices, shared documents and maintenance requests.
- Landlord website — A branded page at rentmouse.com/your-business that advertises vacant units, collects rental inquiries and doubles as the tenant sign-in.