Information for tenants in Nova Scotia
Information for tenants in Nova Scotia
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One on one legal information for tenants Who we are and how to contact us
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Tenant Rights Guide -- table of contentsThis guide only
applies to Residential Tenancies in
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What is Residential Tenancies?
Note about the Residential Tenancies Act
Are you covered by the Act?
A Standard Form of Lease
Before you Sign
Signing a Lease
Receiving a Copy of the Lease and the Act
Types of Leases and Renewals
Landlord’s Rules
Notice
to End a Lease
Fixed-term Leases
Security of Tenure Eviction
for Unpaid Rent
Notice for Eviction for Unpaid Rent
Avoiding Eviction for Unpaid Rent Eviction for Other Reasons
Behaviour
Safety and Security
The Landlord’s Property is Sold
The Landlord Needs the Property for Their Own Use
The End of a Lease Notice and Cause for Eviction Moving Out Before the End of Your Lease (‘Breaking
the Lease’)
Responsibility for the Rent after You
Move Out Landlord Collecting Money You Owe Maintenance, Repairs & Services
Rental
Increases
Notice for Rental Increases
How much can the Rent be Raised?
Services
Responsibilities of the Landlord and Tenant
Statutory
Conditions
Other Responsibilities of the Landlord Legal Process for Filing/Complaints/Hearings
Basic
Flow Chart Detailed Descriptions
Dalhousie Legal Aid Service would like to thank Capp Larsen for the excellent work she did putting together this guide. Thanks,
Capp!! |
The information on this site contains general legal information only and is not intended to serve as a replacement for professional or other legal advice. Further, this guide only applies to Residential Tenancies in Nova Scotia.Last updated: November 19, 2006. |