Landlord and Tenant Laws For Canada and the USA
Both Canada and the USA have specific laws that govern residential rentals. These laws, known as the Residential Tenancies Acts in Canada and Residential Landlord Tenant Laws/Acts in the US, outline the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants.
Governmental branches and/or organizations such as the Landlord and Tenant Board or Residential Tenancies Branches were created to keep landlords and tenants informed about theses laws. They also assist in resolving disputes between landlords and tenants by providing mediation and/or adjudication.
The laws vary in each province/territory or state, so it is important to know your rights and responsibilities before you act. Links are provided below to take you to the site with information specific to your state, province or territory.
Residential Landlord Tenant Laws For the USA
Alabama: N/A
Alaska: Link
Arizona: N/A
Arkansas: Link
California: Link
Colorado: Link
Connecticut: Link
Delaware: Link
District of Columbia: Link
Florida: N/A
Georgia: Link
Hawaii: Link
Idaho: N/A
Illinois: Link
Indiana: Link
Iowa: Link
Kansas: Link
Kentucky: Link
Louisiana: N/A
Maine: Link
Maryland: Link
Massachusetts: N/A
Michigan: Link
Minnesota: Link
Mississippi: Link
Missouri: N/A
Montana: Link
Nebraska: Link
Nevada: Link
New Hampshire: Link
New Jersey: Link
New Mexico: N/A
New York: Link
North Carolina: Link
North Dakota: Link
Ohio: Link
Oklahoma: Link
Oregon: N/A
Pennsylvania: Link
Rhode Island: Link
South Carolina: No information found
South Dakota: Link
Tennessee: Link
Texas: Link
Utah: N/A
Vermont: Link
Virginia: Link
Washington: Link
West Virginia: Link
Wisconsin: Link
Wyoming: Link
Residential Tenancies Acts and Regulatory Organizations For Canada
Alberta
- Residential Tenancies Act: No information found
- Assistance
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
- Residential Tenancies Act
- Assistance: No information found
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
- Residential Tenancies Act: No information found
- Assistance: No information found
Nunavut
- Residential Tenancies Act: No information found
- Assistance: rentaloffice@gov.nu.ca
Nova Scotia
- Residential Tenancies Act
- Assistance: Service Nova Scotia at 1-800-670-4357
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
- Residential Tenancies Act: No information found
- Assistance: No information found
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