New Brunswick rental tools
Is my eviction notice legal in New Brunswick?
Tell us what your notice says and we will check it against New Brunswick's rules: whether the reason is allowed, whether you got enough notice, and your right to have it reviewed. It is information, not legal advice, and every result points you to the official next step.
Tell us what your notice says. We will check it against New Brunswick's rules and show you what you can do next. This is information, not legal advice.
Eviction rules in New Brunswick
Since 2022 a landlord cannot end a tenancy without a permitted reason stated in the notice. The amount of notice goes by your tenancy: at least 1 month for month-to-month, 3 months for year-to-year, and 1 week for week-to-week.
For non-payment of rent, paying what you owe within 7 days cancels the notice, and the move-out date has to be at least 15 days away. A landlord can never change your locks or remove your things, that is illegal no matter what a notice says.
If a notice gives a reason you disagree with, you can ask the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office (formerly the Residential Tenancies Tribunal) to review it within 15 days. Call them at 1-888-762-8600.
Common questions
Can my landlord evict me without a reason in New Brunswick?
No. Since 2022 a landlord cannot end a tenancy without giving a permitted reason and stating it in the notice, such as the landlord or close family moving in, a change of use, or a major renovation that an officer has approved. A notice with no reason is very likely not valid.
How much notice does my landlord have to give to evict me?
It depends on your tenancy. A month-to-month tenancy needs at least one month, year-to-year needs three months, and week-to-week needs one week, each ending on the last day of a rental period. For non-payment of rent, the move-out date must be at least 15 days away.
I got a notice for not paying rent. What can I do?
Paying everything you owe within 7 days of getting the notice cancels it and your tenancy continues. The landlord cannot evict you on their own, they must apply for an eviction order and an officer investigates, which is where you explain your side. There is no separate form you must file by a set deadline.
How do I challenge an eviction notice in New Brunswick?
If the notice gives a reason like a landlord move-in or renovation, you can ask the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office to review it within 15 days of getting it, free of charge. Call the Office at 1-888-762-8600. They decide whether a notice is valid.
