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Housing & property guide

Finding the rental rules that apply to you

A guide to finding the appropriate residential-tenancies legislation, current forms and public resources.

Rental questions can involve the tenancy agreement, provincial law, regulations, evidence about the property, and the details of a notice or dispute. A short internet answer may leave out a detail that changes the relevant process.

Three practical starting points

Identify the issue

Write down the practical question: repairs, a notice, a deposit, rent or another issue. Retain any written agreement and correspondence.

Check the official sources

Use Nova Scotia’s current residential-tenancies information and legislation rather than an undated summary.

Check current forms and deadlines

Use the official process and forms for your particular issue. If a deadline may apply, confirm it promptly with an authoritative source or adviser.

Official sources and further information

Use these sources to check current rules and instructions. This guide intentionally does not prescribe a legal decision for a particular person's circumstances.

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Legal information, not legal advice. This site is independent and is not operated by the Government of Nova Scotia or a court. Rules, forms and deadlines may change. Use the official sources and obtain advice about your own situation when necessary.