Manitoba (MB) lease form
Quick answer
Manitoba requires landlords to use the prescribed standard Form 1 Residential Tenancy Agreement under The Residential Tenancies Act. Security deposits are capped at half a month's rent. No-pet clauses are void in Manitoba, landlords may only include reasonable rules about pet behaviour, not outright bans. One signed copy must be delivered to the tenant within 21 days of signing.
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Landlords must give the tenant one signed copy of the prescribed Form 1 tenancy agreement within 21 days of both parties signing.
The agreement must state the deposit amount (maximum half a month's rent) and the tenant's right to interest on that deposit at the prescribed rate.
If a pet is permitted the landlord may collect a pet damage deposit up to one month's rent; service animals are exempt from any such deposit.
Any additional rules attached to the agreement must be provided to the tenant in writing and must be reasonable in all circumstances to be enforceable.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: The Residential Tenancies Act, C.C.S.M. c. R119. Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Manitoba lease FAQ
Yes. The Residential Tenancies Act prescribes Form 1 as the standard residential tenancy agreement. All landlords renting standard residential units must use it or ensure their agreement meets all prescribed requirements.
No. Outright no-pet clauses are void under The Residential Tenancies Act. Landlords may include reasonable rules about pet behaviour and control, but a blanket ban is unenforceable.
The security deposit cannot exceed half of the first month's rent. It must earn interest at the prescribed rate published by the Residential Tenancies Branch.
Yes, up to one month's rent where a pet is permitted. No pet damage deposit may be charged for a guide or service animal.
