Nova Scotia landlord guide
Deposit limits, entry notice, termination notice and rent increase rules for Nova Scotia, with the sources they come from.
Nova Scotia landlord-tenant rules at a glance
- Security deposit limit
- Half a month's rent; no extra deposit when rent is increased
- Deposit return / claim rule
- Within 10 days after the tenancy ends, return the deposit plus interest, obtain the tenant’s written agreement, or file Form R to claim against it.
- Deposit interest
- Required; rate set by regulation (0% for periods since Jan 1, 2013)
- Notice before entry
- 24 hours' to 30 days' written notice; entry 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Ending a month-to-month
- Tenant 1 full month (Form C); landlord's notice varies by reason
- Notice before a rent increase
- 4 months' written notice; once every 12 months
- Late fees
- Unverified — check your jurisdiction
- Rent control
- Yes; rent cap of 5% per increase, in place until December 31, 2027
General information from the Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Act, last reviewed 2026-08-21. Not legal advice; municipal bylaws can add requirements.
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