Modernizing the Residential Tenancies Act

Current status: Closed

All feedback has been summarized in the What We Heard Report.

Overview

Modernizing the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is a key priority for Housing NB. Under the leadership of the New Brunswick Housing Corporation (NBHC) we are advancing work to clarify and modernize rental rules to ensure a fair, practical framework for both tenants and landlords.

Over the past year, the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office (TLRO), supported by consultation and stakeholder engagement, has identified a broad set of gaps, inconsistencies, and outdated provisions in the Act through operational experience, early engagement, and analysis of emerging issues.

This survey is designed to validate and strengthen that work and ensure no remaining gaps are overlooked. Feedback collected through this process will help inform the development of a fully revised Act targeted for introduction in the Legislative Assembly by fall 2026.

Information about the Residential Tenancies Act

The Residential Tenancies Act is the law that governs renting in New Brunswick. It was introduced in 1975 and has remained largely unchanged. But today’s rental market looks very different — more renters, higher costs and new challenges — making it important to update the act.

Key questions for discussion

The New Brunswick Housing Corporation has identified a large number of amendments across all major parts of the rental system. Some of the amendments being proposed include:

  • fair rent and affordability
  • tenant protections
  • landlord protections
  • clearer rules
  • stronger enforcement

  • better processes

Who this consultation is for

  • tenants
  • landlords
  • advocacy groups
  • property management companies
  • housing organizations
  • the public

Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (AT)

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 Mailing address:

Housing New Brunswick
Sartain MacDonald Building
Floor: 1
P. O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB
E3B 5H1
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