Who Pays for Utilities in a New Brunswick Rental?
There's no province-wide rule assigning utilities to landlord or tenant -- it comes down to what your lease says.
Last updated: September 2026
No Province-Wide Default
New Brunswick's Residential Tenancies Act does not assign responsibility for heat, electricity, or water to either party by default. Whoever's name appears on the lease as responsible for a given utility is who pays it.
In many Moncton and Fredericton apartment buildings, heat is bundled into rent, while tenants handle their own electricity account. Always check your lease rather than assume.
Who Supplies What in Moncton and Fredericton
Electricity across New Brunswick is supplied by NB Power. Natural gas, where available, is supplied by Enbridge Gas NB. Municipal water is billed by the City of Moncton or the City of Fredericton depending on where you live.
If a Utility Gets Cut Off
A landlord cannot deliberately cut off a utility that's their responsibility under the lease to pressure a tenant to leave or pay disputed rent. A tenant facing this can apply to the TLRO for an order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does New Brunswick law say who has to pay for heat?
No. There's no province-wide default -- it depends on what your specific lease says.
Who supplies electricity in Moncton and Fredericton?
NB Power supplies electricity across the province. Natural gas, where available, comes from Enbridge Gas NB.
Can my landlord cut off my utilities to force me out?
No, this is illegal if the utility is their responsibility under the lease. You can apply to the TLRO for an order.
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