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Rent increase

The most rent can go up under Nova Scotia's rent cap, and the earliest date it can take effect.

Maximum new rent

$1,890.00

Up $90.00 a month (5%)

The rent

$
$
Leave at 0 to see the maximum only
%
5% a year until December 31, 2027
Optional. Notice must be in writing
Optional. Leave blank if there wasn't one in the past year

Your numbers

Current rent
$1,800.00
For a year-to-year lease the increase has to line up with the lease anniversary. If you get a notice that doesn't, you may be able to end the tenancy instead. Ask the Residential Tenancies Program if you're unsure.
How it works
  • From January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, rent for an existing tenancy can go up by at most 5% a year.
  • Landlords must give written notice at least 4 months before the increase takes effect, and can raise the rent only once in 12 months.
  • The cap applies to the tenancy, not a new tenant: rent for a new tenant isn't capped.

Sources

Government of Nova Scotia: Residential Tenancies Program legislative changesResidential Tenancies Program: Renting guide (PDF)

General information, not legal advice. The cap covers existing tenancies; rent for a new tenant isn't capped. Check your situation with Nova Scotia's Residential Tenancies Program.