Tenant rights guides by province

Plain-English summaries. These are starting points, not legal advice — confirm with the official tribunal in your province before acting.

Quebec excluded.RentSelect doesn't operate in Quebec. The TAL (Tribunal administratif du logement) governs tenancy there and we will add a Quebec guide only when we launch in the province.

• Alberta

  The Residential Tenancies Act applies to most rentals. There is no cap on rent increases between tenancies; within a fixed-term lease, the rent cannot increase.

• British Columbia

  The Residential Tenancy Act applies to most rentals. Annual rent increases are capped. Landlords cannot demand more than half a month's rent as deposit.

• Manitoba

  The Residential Tenancies Act applies to most rentals, administered by the Residential Tenancies Branch. Annual rent increases are capped by a provincial guideline and allowed only once every 12 months. Security deposits cannot exceed half a month's rent.

• New Brunswick

  The Residential Tenancies Act applies to most rentals, administered by the Residential Tenancies Tribunal. Rent can be increased only once a year with proper written notice. Security deposits cannot exceed one month's rent.

• Newfoundland and Labrador

  The Residential Tenancies Act, 2018 applies to most rentals. There is no cap on the amount of a rent increase, but landlords must give written notice well in advance. Security deposits cannot exceed three-quarters of one month's rent.

• Nova Scotia

  The Residential Tenancies Act applies to most rentals, administered by the Residential Tenancies Program. Rent can be increased only once every 12 months and is currently limited by a temporary provincial rent cap. Security deposits cannot exceed half a month's rent.

• Northwest Territories

  The Residential Tenancies Act applies to most rentals, administered by a Rental Officer. There is no cap on the amount of an increase, but rent can be raised only once a year with at least three months' written notice. Security deposits cannot exceed one month's rent.

• Nunavut

  The Residential Tenancies Act applies to most rentals, administered by a Rental Officer. Rent can be increased only once every 12 months with proper written notice. Security deposits cannot exceed one month's rent.

• Ontario

  The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) governs most rental relationships. Annual rent increases are capped by the provincial guideline. Landlords must use the LTB's standard form lease.

• Prince Edward Island

  The Residential Tenancy Act applies to most rentals, administered by the Director of Residential Rental Property (IRAC). Annual rent increases are capped by a provincial guideline. Security deposits cannot exceed one month's rent.

• Saskatchewan

  The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 applies to most rentals, administered by the Office of Residential Tenancies. There is no cap on the amount of a rent increase, but landlords must give proper written notice. Security deposits cannot exceed one month's rent.

• Yukon

  The Residential Landlord and Tenant Act applies to most rentals, administered by the Residential Tenancies Office. Rent can be increased only once every 12 months with at least three months' written notice. Security deposits cannot exceed one month's rent.

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