Notice to End a Tenancy in Prince Edward Island

Tenant Notice: 30 Days

A tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy in PEI must give at least 30 days' written notice.

Landlord Notice: 60 Days

A landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy without cause must give at least 60 days' written notice, twice as long as what's required of the tenant.

Ending a Fixed-Term Lease

For a fixed-term lease, either party generally needs to give notice at least 60 days before the term's end date if they don't want it to continue. Without that notice, the tenancy typically continues on a month-to-month basis under the same terms.

Notice for Non-Payment of Rent

If rent isn't paid when due, a landlord can issue a notice to end the tenancy for non-payment. PEI uses a distinctive two-tier cure period: a tenant's first late payment in a tenancy generally gets a longer 20-day cure period to pay what's owed and stop the eviction, while a repeat late payment gets a shorter 10-day cure period. Always confirm the current cure-period rules with the Residential Rental Property Tribunal before treating a non-payment notice as final.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much notice does a tenant need to give to move out in PEI?

At least 30 days' written notice for a month-to-month tenancy.

How much notice does a landlord need to give to end a month-to-month tenancy?

At least 60 days' written notice -- twice the notice a tenant must give.

What notice applies to a fixed-term lease in PEI?

Either party generally needs to give at least 60 days' notice before the term's end date, or the tenancy typically continues month-to-month.

What happens if I fall behind on rent?

PEI uses a two-tier cure period: 20 days to catch up on a first late payment, but only 10 days for a repeat late payment in the same tenancy.