Nunavut (NU) lease form
Quick answer
Nunavut does not require a written tenancy agreement by law, but every tenancy is governed by statutory conditions in the Residential Tenancies Act (R.S.N.W.T. (Nu) 1988, c. R-5). Any agreement term that conflicts with the Act is void. Key requirements include a security deposit cap of one month's rent, return within 10 days of vacancy with interest, three months' written notice for rent increases, and 24-hour notice before landlord entry. In public housing, landlords cannot refuse tenants because of pets.
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Where a tenancy agreement is in writing, the landlord must give the tenant a signed copy within 60 days of the tenant signing.
Where a security deposit is collected, both parties must jointly inspect and sign a condition report at move-in; failure to do so limits the landlord's ability to retain the deposit.
Within 10 days of the tenant vacating, the landlord must return the deposit with interest calculated at the Bank of Canada 30-day deposit receipt rate and provide an itemized statement.
The landlord must give at least three months' written notice of any rent increase; increases are limited to once per 12-month period.
The landlord must give 24 hours' written notice before entering the rental premises except in an emergency.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.N.W.T. (Nu) 1988, c. R-5. Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Nunavut lease FAQ
No mandatory prescribed form exists. A verbal or implied tenancy is legal, but a written agreement using the Rental Office's template is strongly recommended. All tenancies are automatically subject to the Act's statutory conditions.
One month's rent for non-weekly tenancies, or one week's rent for weekly tenancies. The deposit must be held in trust and returned with interest within 10 days of the tenant vacating.
In private rentals, yes, landlords may include and enforce no-pet clauses. In public housing, landlords cannot refuse tenants on the basis of having pets.
The Nunavut Rental Office receives complaints, investigates, mediates, and issues orders under the Act; either party may file a dispute with the Rental Officer.
