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Prince Edward Island Tenant Rights Guide

Everything renters and landlords need to know about deposits, rent increases, entry rules, repairs, and the eviction process under PEI's Rental of Residential Property Act.

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Prince Edward Island Rental Law at a Glance

PEI's Rental of Residential Property Act governs almost every residential tenancy in the province, from Charlottetown apartments to rentals across the Island. It sets rules for security deposits (capped at one month's rent, returned within 10 days), rent increase notice (90 days, against an annual guideline set by IRAC), landlord entry (24 hours' written notice), and how a tenancy can be ended.

Disputes are resolved by the Residential Rental Property Tribunal, part of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC), not the courts, in the first instance. PEI also uses a distinctive two-tier non-payment cure period: 20 days to catch up on a first late rent payment, but only 10 days for a repeat late payment in the same tenancy.

Guides by Topic

Money & Deposits

Security deposits and rent increases

Security Deposits
Limits, holding & refunds
Rent Increases
Notice & the annual guideline
Utilities
Who pays for what

Starting a Tenancy

Leases and move-in documentation

Lease Agreements
What your lease must include
Move-In Condition Reports
Protecting your deposit

During Your Tenancy

Entry rules and repairs

Landlord Entry Rules
24-hour notice requirements
Repairs & Maintenance
Your landlord's duty to repair

Ending a Tenancy

Notice periods and lease breaks

Notice to End a Tenancy
Notice periods for tenants & landlords
Breaking a Lease & Subletting
Leaving early, subletting & assignment

Resolving Disputes

Eviction process and complaints

The Eviction Process
Tribunal orders & the cure period
Filing a Complaint
How to apply to the tribunal

Frequently Asked Questions

What law governs tenancies in Prince Edward Island?
The Rental of Residential Property Act, enforced by the Residential Rental Property Tribunal, part of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC).
How much notice does my landlord need to raise my rent?
At least 90 days' written notice. IRAC sets an annual rent increase guideline, so always check the current year's published figure.
How much is a security deposit in PEI?
No more than one month's rent, held in trust and returned within 10 days of move-out.
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 in a tenancy, but only 10 days for a repeat late payment.

Official Resources

IRAC Residential Rental Property TribunalRental of Residential Property Act (Full Text)

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