Landlord Forms and Required Wording in Newfoundland and Labrador
Which form to use, what it must say and what makes a notice invalid.
Last updated: October 2026
Short answer
Newfoundland and Labrador landlords use named government forms such as the Landlord's Notice to Increase Rent and the Landlord's Notice to Terminate - Standard. Notices must be written, signed, timed correctly and served under section 35 of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2018.
The forms a Newfoundland and Labrador landlord uses
The Residential Tenancies Office posts its forms on the Residential Tenancies page. The forms below are the ones that matter to a landlord. Always download the current version from that page.
| Purpose | Form | Main rule |
|---|---|---|
| Rent increase | Landlord's Notice to Increase Rent | 6 months for month to month or fixed term, 8 weeks for week to week |
| End a tenancy, no reason | Landlord's Notice to Terminate - Standard | 3 months for month to month or end of a fixed term, 4 weeks for week to week |
| End a tenancy for cause | Landlord's Notice to Terminate Early - Cause | Depends on the ground |
| Enter the unit | Landlord's Notice to Enter Premises | At least 24 hours' written notice |
| Abandoned unit | Landlord's Notice of Abandonment | Posted at least 24 hours before entry |
| Lease | Standard Rental Agreement, form RT-2018-00044 | Content required, layout flexible |
The material behind this guide does not name a separate form for a notice about unpaid rent. Check the forms page for the current form.
The rent increase notice
A rent increase goes on the Landlord's Notice to Increase Rent. It must be signed and must state the effective date, the amount of the increase and the rent payable after the increase. It takes effect on the first day of a rental period.
The notice must be given at least 6 months before the effective date for month to month and fixed term tenancies, and at least 8 weeks before for week to week. There is no cap on the amount, but a landlord may raise rent only once in 12 months, not during the first 12 months of the agreement, and not during a fixed term. The rental increase policy treats a removed service, such as a parking space, as an increase. The raising rent guide covers the detail.
Notices to end a tenancy
A notice cannot be verbal. Under section 18(9) of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2018, a no-fault notice from a landlord must:
- Be signed.
- Be given no later than the first day of a rental period.
- State a date that is the last day of a rental period.
- Be served in a way allowed by section 35.
Use the Landlord's Notice to Terminate - Standard for a no-fault notice and the Landlord's Notice to Terminate Early - Cause when a ground in the Act applies, such as a breach of a material term. The grounds and timing are in the landlord notice to end tenancy guide. For a breach of a material term, the tenant must first get a written notice of the breach, so there is a chance to fix it.
The lease and what it must contain
A rental agreement in Newfoundland and Labrador can be written, oral or implied, and the Act covers all three. The government form is the Standard Rental Agreement, form RT-2018-00044. The government guide describes it as a form that landlords or tenants can use and customize, so the content is required but the layout is not.
- A written agreement must reproduce the eight statutory conditions word for word, with no variation (section 10(2)).
- You must give the tenant a copy of the Act and regulations when the agreement is made.
- You must give a copy of a signed written agreement within 10 days after it is signed.
- For an oral or implied agreement, you must give a written notice with the prescribed information within 10 days.
If you miss the 10 days, the tenant's duty to pay rent is suspended until you comply, and the tenant must then pay the withheld rent. Added terms that go against the Act are void. More on leases is in Newfoundland lease agreements and how to write a lease agreement.
Serving a notice
Section 35 of the Act sets the ways to serve a notice. One method it allows is giving the notice to a person 16 years of age or older who apparently lives with the tenant. The other methods are not covered in the government material used for this guide, so read section 35 itself before you serve. Keep a copy and a record of the date, time and method. That record is your proof if the tenant says the notice never arrived.
What makes a notice invalid, and what to do
A notice is at risk if it is verbal, unsigned, given after the first day of a rental period, names a date that is not the last day of a rental period, gives too little time, or is served in a way section 35 does not allow. A rent increase notice is at risk if it falls in the first 12 months, inside a fixed term, or within 12 months of the last increase.
A tenant who thinks a notice is invalid can apply to the office to decide its validity, attaching a copy of the notice. The general information policy says this can happen before the termination date. A notice does not enforce itself. If the tenant stays, you apply for an order of possession, and the hearing happens after the termination date. A notice given to punish a complaint or application can also be challenged as retaliation, within one month of receiving it.
If a notice is wrong, serve a corrected one rather than arguing about it. See how much notice a landlord must give.
This guide explains the rules in general terms; for a specific case, ask the tribunal or a licensed legal professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What form do I use to raise rent in Newfoundland and Labrador?
The Landlord's Notice to Increase Rent. It must be signed and state the effective date, the amount of the increase and the rent payable after the increase.
How much notice does a rent increase need?
At least 6 months before the effective date for month to month or fixed term tenancies, and at least 8 weeks for week to week. The increase takes effect on the first day of a rental period.
Which form ends a tenancy without a reason?
The Landlord's Notice to Terminate - Standard. It needs at least 3 months for month to month or the end of a fixed term, and 4 weeks for week to week.
Can a termination notice be verbal?
No. The Residential Tenancies Program policy says a notice cannot be verbal. It must be written, signed, given no later than the first day of a rental period and state a date that is the last day of a rental period.
Is there a standard lease form?
Yes. The Standard Rental Agreement, form RT-2018-00044. The government guide says landlords and tenants can use and customize it. A written agreement must reproduce the statutory conditions without change.
How soon must I give the tenant a copy of the lease?
A copy of the signed written agreement within 10 days after it is signed. For an oral or implied agreement, a written notice with the prescribed information within 10 days. Until you comply, the tenant's duty to pay rent is suspended.
Who can I hand a notice to?
Section 35 of the Act governs service. It allows giving the notice to a person 16 years of age or older who apparently lives with the tenant. Read section 35 for the other permitted methods.
What if the tenant says the notice is invalid?
The tenant can apply to the Residential Tenancies Office to decide its validity. If the tenant stays after the termination date, you still apply for an order of possession.
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