Renting out property in New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of the few places where the landlord does not hold the security deposit: it must be sent to the province within 15 days. Rent increases are capped at 3% per year, need six months' written notice, and must be on a separate written notice. Leases use the province's Standard Form of Lease. Disputes, deposit claims and evictions are handled by the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office; older forms and bulletins call it the Residential Tenancies Tribunal.
Rent increases
- Rent control
- Rent cap: increases limited to 3% in any 12-month period
- How often
- Once every 12 months, and not during the first 12 months of a tenancy
- Written notice
- Six months' written notice on a separate document showing the tenant's name, the unit address, the current and new rent, the effective date, and the landlord's signature and date. Tenants can ask for a review within 60 days of receiving it.
- Current guideline
- 3% maximum, in effect since February 2025 and maintained for 2027 (next review May 2027). Landlords can apply to go above 3%, up to 9%, for justified capital renovation costs.
Security deposits
- Maximum
- One month's rent (one week's rent for a week-to-week lease; three months' rent for a mobile home site)
- Who holds it
- The province. If the tenant pays you, send the deposit with a Security Deposit Remittance Form within 15 days. Failing to do so is an offence.
- Interest
- The province holds the deposit, so landlords do not calculate or pay interest. Provincial deposit bulletins do not describe interest to tenants; ask the office if a tenant raises it.
- Returning it
- The tenant requests the refund from the province after moving out. You have seven days from the end of the tenancy to file a claim against the deposit; a signed release from the tenant speeds things up.
Other essentials in New Brunswick
- Standard Form of Lease: all sections are mandatory, both parties keep a signed copy, and changes need agreement. Without a written lease, the Act and the standard form's terms still apply.
- Entry: at least 24 hours' written notice for repairs not done within two working days of a tenant's written request, seven days' written notice for routine maintenance, and 24 hours for showings. Entry for repairs and maintenance only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., not on Sundays or holidays. Entering without notice (outside emergencies) is an offence.
- Ending a tenancy: landlords can end a lease only for listed reasons, such as personal or family use. Notice is one month for month-to-month, three months for year-to-year, and three months for tenants of five or more years.
- Renovations: you must get approval from the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office before ending a tenancy to renovate.
- Evictions: only the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office can issue an eviction order.
How Propvara helps NB landlords
- Record the date and reference for every deposit filed with the province in tenancies and deposits. Propvara alerts you to any deposit that has not been filed, so you do not miss the 15-day deadline.
- Track NB Housing rent supplement contracts, unit-based or tenant-based, with agency and tenant portions that change each time a new letter arrives.
- Timestamped photos and case history on each repair give you evidence for deposit claims and disputes.
- Province-aware rent increase checks and notices will test the 3% cap and six-month notice, and a French interface (coming soon) will serve francophone tenants and owners.Coming soon
New Brunswick landlord questions
Do I keep the security deposit in New Brunswick?
No. Send it to the province with a Security Deposit Remittance Form within 15 days of receiving it, or have the tenant pay it directly at a Service New Brunswick centre.
How much can I raise the rent?
No more than 3% in a 12-month period, with six months' written notice, and not in the first 12 months of a tenancy. You can apply to exceed 3%, up to 9%, for justified capital renovations.
How do I claim against a deposit?
File a claim within seven days of the end of the tenancy. If the tenant disagrees, a Residential Tenancies Officer investigates and decides how to distribute the deposit.
Do I have to use the Standard Form of Lease?
Yes. The province publishes it, all sections are mandatory, and both you and the tenant should keep a signed copy.
Can I end a month-to-month tenancy without a reason?
No. Landlords can end a lease only for specific reasons set out by the province, such as moving in yourself or immediate family, and must give the required written notice.
Official sources
- GNB: Rent increases
- GNB: Three per cent rent cap maintained (June 2026)
- SNB: Security deposits, information for landlords (PDF)
- GNB: Landlord entry into a rental unit
- GNB: The standard lease
- GNB: Ending a lease
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office (Residential Tenancies Tribunal) or a lawyer before acting.
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