Prince Edward Island landlord guide
Deposit limits, entry notice, termination notice and rent increase rules for Prince Edward Island, with the sources they come from.
Prince Edward Island landlord-tenant rules at a glance
- Security deposit limit
- 1 month's rent (1 week's rent for weekly tenancies)
- Deposit return / claim rule
- Within 15 days after the tenancy ends, return the deposit plus interest or file with the Rental Office to claim it; limited exceptions can apply by written agreement or order.
- Deposit interest
- Required; rate set by regulation, held in an interest-bearing account
- Notice before entry
- 24 hours' written notice stating the purpose of entry
- Ending a month-to-month
- Tenant 1 month after landlord receives notice; landlord's varies
- Notice before a rent increase
- 3 months' written notice (Form 8); once every 12 months
- Late fees
- Unverified — check your jurisdiction
- Rent control
- Yes; allowable increase 2% for 2026, all units heated or unheated
General information from the Prince Edward Island Residential Tenancy Act, last reviewed 2026-08-21. Not legal advice; municipal bylaws can add requirements.
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