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Nunavut landlord-tenant law,
in plain language.
A quick-reference cheat sheet for Residential Tenancies Act. Plain-language summaries only — always confirm against the official text before you act.
Authority: Nunavut Rental Office
Quick reference
Numbers and notice periods most landlords ask us about in Nunavut.
Security deposit
Max 1 month rent.
Rent increases
Once per 12 months · no cap; 3 months written notice.
Tenant gives notice
30 days notice.
Notice — unpaid rent
14-day notice for unpaid rent.
Notice — for cause
10-day notice for breach.
Ending the lease
Termination requires Rental Officer order.
Right of entry
24 hours written notice.
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-language summary distilled from Residential Tenancies Act. RTA rules change frequently — always confirm against the current statute and your provincial body before acting on any notice, increase or termination.
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