🍁 Provincial Law Guide • Updated January 2025
New Brunswick Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
New Brunswick has unique rules requiring security deposits to be submitted to the Rentalsman (Service New Brunswick), not held by the landlord.
Reviewable
Rent Control
1 Month
Deposit Limit
7 days (SNB)
Deposit Return
6 months
Rent Notice
Security Deposit Rules
- Maximum Limit: 1 month rent.
- Remittance: Must be sent to Service New Brunswick (SNB) within 15 days of receiving it. Landlords cannot hold it.
- Return Process: Tenant applies to SNB for return. Landlord has 7 days to claim against it.
- Pet Fees: Additional pet deposits are not mentioned in the Act, generally capped within the 1 month total.
Rent Increases
New Brunswick requires significant lead time for rent increases.
| Tenancy Type | Notice Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Year-to-Year | 6 months | Written notice |
| Month-to-Month | 6 months | Same as yearly |
| Fixed Term | 6 months | Prior to end date |
| Week-to-Week | 2 months | Written notice |
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