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Prince Edward Island landlord-tenant law,
in plain language.
A quick-reference cheat sheet for Residential Tenancy Act. Plain-language summaries only — always confirm against the official text before you act.
Quick reference
Numbers and notice periods most landlords ask us about in Prince Edward Island.
Security deposit
Max 1 month rent, held with IRAC.
Rent increases
Once per 12 months · capped by IRAC annual %; 3 months written notice.
Tenant gives notice
60 days notice (yearly), 1 month (monthly).
Notice — unpaid rent
20-day notice for unpaid rent.
Notice — for cause
20-day notice for breach.
Ending the lease
Yearly tenancy ends 60 days before anniversary by tenant; landlord must apply.
Right of entry
24 hours written notice for non-emergency entry.
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-language summary distilled from Residential Tenancy 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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