🍁 Provincial Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Manitoba Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Manitoba has robust tenant protections overseen by the Residential Tenancies Branch (RTB), including strict rent control and deposit rules.
Yes (Strict)
Rent Control
½ Month
Deposit Limit
14 days
Deposit Return
3 months
Increase Notice
Rent Control & Increases
Manitoba sets an annual rent increase guideline that landlords must follow.
- Annual Guideline: Set by government (e.g., 3%). Increases above this require RTB approval.
- Frequency: Only once every 12 months.
- Notice: Must give tenant 3 months written notice of rent increase.
- New Buildings: Newer rental units (occupied after March 2005) are generally exempt for 20 years.
Security Deposit Rules
- Maximum Limit: Half of one month's rent.
- Pet Deposit: Allowed, max 1 month rent (if new pet).
- Interest: Must pay interest to tenant annually (rate set by government).
- Return Deadline: 14 days after lease end.
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