Residential Tenancies Act

(1) In this Act,

"approved form" means a form approved by the Minister; (forme agréée)

"caretaker’s unit" means rental premises used by a person employed as a caretaker, janitor, manager, watchman, security guard or superintendent in respect of a residential complex in which the rental premises are situated; (loge)

"Chief Rental Officer" means the Chief Rental Officer appointed under subsection 72(1); (régisseur en chef)

"common areas" include yards, walkways, steps, driveways, alleys and corridors; (aires communes)

"entry inspection report" means a report in respect of the condition and contents of rental premises, prepared after an inspection of the premises, in accordance with subsection 15(3); (rapport d’inspection initiale)

"exit inspection report" means a report in respect of the condition and contents of rental premises, prepared after an inspection of the premises at the end of a tenancy; (rapport d’inspection finale)

"housing co-operative association" means an association incorporated under the Co-operative Associations Act that is a non-profit corporation the main purpose of which is to provide living accommodation for its members; (coopérative d’habitation)

"landlord" includes the owner, or other person permitting occupancy of rental premises, and his or her heirs, assigns, personal representatives and successors in title and a person, other than a tenant occupying rental premises, who is entitled to possession of a residential complex and who attempts to enforce any of the rights of a landlord under a tenancy agreement or this Act, including the right to collect rent; (locateur)

"mobile home" means a dwelling that is designed to be made mobile, and constructed or manufactured to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons, but does not include a travel trailer or tent trailer or trailer otherwise designed; (maison mobile) "mobile home park" means land on which two or more occupied mobile homes are located for a period of 60 days or more, and includes all common areas, services and facilities available for the use of the tenants of the mobile homes; (parc de maisons mobiles)

"pet security deposit" means money paid, or any property, right or value given, by a tenant to a landlord, landlord’s agent or to anyone acting on the landlord’s behalf, as security for damage that may be caused to rental premises by a pet; (dépôt pour animal de compagnie)

"rent" includes the amount of any consideration paid or required to be paid by a tenant to a landlord or his or her agent for the right to occupy rental premises and for any services and facilities, privilege, accommodation or thing that the landlord provides for the tenant in respect of his or her occupancy of the rental premises, whether or not a separate charge is made for the services and facilities, privilege, accommodation or thing; (loyer)

"rental officer" means a rental officer appointed under subsection 72(1.1) or the Chief Rental Officer appointed under subsection 72(1); (régisseur)

"rental premises" means a living accommodation or land for a mobile home used or intended for use as rental premises and includes a room in a boarding house or lodging house; (logement locatif)

"residential complex" means a building, related group of buildings or mobile home park, in which one or more rental premises are located and includes all common areas, services and facilities available for the use of tenants of the building, buildings or park; (ensemble d’habitation)

"security deposit" means money paid, or any property, right or value given, by a tenant to a landlord, landlord’s agent or to anyone acting on the landlord’s behalf, as security for damage that may be caused to rental premises or for any arrears of rent; (dépôt de garantie)

"services and facilities" includes furniture, appliances and furnishings, parking and related facilities, laundry facilities, elevator facilities, common recreational facilities, garbage facilities and related services, cleaning or maintenance services, storage facilities, intercom systems, cable television facilities, heating facilities or services, air-conditioning facilities, utilities and related services, and security services or facilities; (services et installations)

"spouse" has the meaning assigned to it by section 1 of the Family Law Act; (conjoint)

"subsidized public housing" means rental premises rented to an individual or family of low or modest income at a reduced rent determined by the income of the tenant and funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of the Northwest Territories or a municipality or an agency of the Government of Canada, the Government of the Northwest Territories or a municipality pursuant to the National Housing Act (Canada) or the Housing Northwest Territories Act; (logement public subventionné)

"subtenant" means a person who has been given the right to occupy rental premises by a tenant; (sous- locataire)

"tenancy agreement" means an agreement between a landlord and a tenant for the right to occupy rental premises, whether written, oral or implied, including renewals of such an agreement; (bail)

"tenant" means a person who pays rent in return for the right to occupy rental premises. (locataire)

(1.1) For the purposes of this Act, if a rental premises is other than subsidized public housing, "tenant" includes the tenant’s heirs, assigns and personal representatives.

(2) For the purposes of this Act, a tenant has vacated the rental premises and the residential complex where the tenancy has been terminated in accordance with this Act and

(3) For the purposes of this Act, a tenant has abandoned the rental premises and the residential complex where the tenancy has not been terminated in accordance with this Act and

(4) For the purposes of this Act, any damage caused by a pet to a residential complex or rental premises, or any disturbance caused by a pet, is deemed to be caused by the tenant if the pet is permitted in the residential complex or rental premises by the tenant or by a person permitted in the complex or premises by the tenant. SNWT 1998,c.17,s.26; SNWT 2008,c.9,s.2(1),(3),(4); SNWT 2017,c.21, s.2; SNWT 2019,c.21,s.9(2); SNWT 2023,c.8,s.17(2).

(1) For the purposes of this Act, the relationship of landlord and tenant created under a tenancy agreement is one of contract only and does not create any interest in land in favour of the tenant.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), where a written tenancy agreement is for a term of more than three years, an interest in land in favour of a tenant may be created pursuant to the Land Titles Act.

(3) The doctrine of interesse termini is abolished.

(4) A tenancy agreement takes effect on the date the tenant is entitled to occupy the rental premises. RSNWT 1988,c.8(Supp.),s.246; SNWT 2008,c.9, s.3.

(1) No landlord shall distrain for rent payable under a tenancy agreement on the goods and chattels of any person.

(2) No person authorized by any Act or other law or agreement to recover rent payable for rental premises shall distrain on the goods and chattels of a tenant of rental premises. SNWT 2011,c.16,s.22(2).

(3) Repealed, SNWT 2011,c.16,s.22(2).

(1) Where a landlord or tenant is liable to the other for damages as a result of a breach of a tenancy agreement or this Act, the landlord or tenant entitled to claim damages shall mitigate his or her damages.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), where a tenant terminates a tenancy agreement, contravenes a tenancy agreement, or vacates or abandons rental premises, other than in accordance with this Act or the tenancy agreement, the landlord shall rent the rental premises again as soon as is practicable and at a reasonable rent in order to mitigate the damages of the landlord.

(1) Subject to this section, this Act applies only to rental premises and to tenancy agreements, notwithstanding any other Act or any agreement or waiver to the contrary.

(2) This Act does not apply to

(1) The Frustrated Contracts Act applies to a tenancy agreement.

(2) The Human Rights Act applies to a tenancy agreement.

(3) The Arbitration Act does not apply to mediation of disputes between landlords and tenants. SNWT 2002,c.18,s.78.

(1) A tenancy agreement may be oral, written or implied.

(2) An oral or implied tenancy agreement for a term greater than one year is deemed to be a tenancy agreement for one year only.

(3) A written tenancy agreement must be signed by the parties or their agents and may be in the form of a tenancy agreement set out in the regulations.

(4) A tenancy agreement is deemed to be in writing where it has been signed by one party or his or her agent, given to the other party or his or her agent and the landlord permits the tenant to take occupancy of the rental premises. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.4.

(1) A tenancy agreement is deemed to include the provisions of the form of a tenancy agreement set out in the regulations and, subject to subsection 12(1), any provision of a tenancy agreement that is inconsistent with the provisions of the form of tenancy agreement set out in the regulations has no effect.

(2) Subsection (1) applies to all tenancy agreements that are in effect on or after the day on which this section comes into force. SNWT 2008, c.9,s.5.

(1) Where a tenancy agreement is in writing, the landlord shall ensure that a copy of the agreement, signed by the landlord and tenant, is given to the tenant within 60 days after it has been signed by the tenant and delivered to the landlord.

(2) Where a landlord does not deliver a copy of a tenancy agreement in compliance with subsection (1), a tenant may pay to a rental officer the rent lawfully required on the subsequent dates specified by the tenancy agreement until the landlord complies with subsection (1).

(3) The burden of proof that a landlord has complied with subsection (1) is on the landlord.

(4) A landlord who complies with subsection (1) after a tenant has paid his or her rent to a rental officer may recover the rent paid by the tenant from the rental officer.

(1) A landlord and tenant may include in a written tenancy agreement additional rights and obligations that are not inconsistent with this Act and the

(2) Where an additional obligation concerns the tenant’s use, occupancy or maintenance of the rental premises or residential complex, the obligation cannot be enforced unless it is reasonable in all circumstances.

(3) A landlord shall not establish, modify or enforce rules concerning the tenant’s use, occupancy or maintenance of the rental premises or residential complex, unless the rules are reasonable in all circumstances, in writing and made known to the tenant.

(4) A landlord or tenant may apply to a rental officer to determine whether an obligation or rule is reasonable.

(5) A rental officer who receives an application under subsection (4) may determine whether an obligation or rule is reasonable and order the landlord or tenant to comply. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.6.

(1) No landlord shall require or receive a security deposit from a tenant other than

(2) Where a tenant is liable for a security deposit for a tenancy other than a weekly tenancy, the tenant may pay

(3) A landlord of subsidized public housing and a landlord who is an employer that provides his or her employees with rental premises at a subsidized rent may require a security deposit that is calculated on the market-value rent of the rental premises. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.8.

(4) - (6) Repealed, SNWT 2008,c.9,s.8(4).

(1) A landlord shall not require or receive a pet security deposit from a tenant other than

(2) A landlord of subsidized public housing, or a landlord who is an employer that provides his or her employees with rental premises at a subsidized rent, may require a pet security deposit that is calculated on the market-value rent of the rental premises.

(3) A landlord shall not require or receive a pet security deposit from a tenant

(4) A landlord shall not require or receive from a tenant more than one pet security deposit in respect of the rental premises, regardless of the number of pets that the landlord has agreed the tenant may keep on the rental premises.

(5) A landlord shall not require or receive a pet security deposit from a tenant who has continuously occupied the rental premises for a period commencing before September 1, 2010, if the tenant had been permitted to have a pet under the terms of the tenancy agreement in effect immediately before that day. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.9; SNWT 2011,c.16,s.22(3).

(1) A landlord shall not require or receive from a tenant or prospective tenant any amount as a deposit for damages or for arrears of rent, or any other amount as a condition of entering a tenancy agreement, other than a security deposit and, if applicable, a pet security deposit.

(2) Where, on the application of a landlord or a tenant, a rental officer determines that an obligation imposed by section 14 or 14.1, or this section, has been breached, the rental officer may make an order,

SNWT 2008,c.9,s.9.

(1) A landlord or his or her agent shall

(2) If an inspection and entry inspection report were not completed under this section at the beginning of a tenancy, and a landlord requires a pet security deposit from a tenant who, during the tenancy, acquires or plans to acquire a pet, the landlord or his or her agent shall

(3) Without delay on the completion of an inspection, the landlord or his or her agent shall

(4) An entry inspection report may be in the approved form.

(5) A landlord shall ensure that a copy of an entry inspection report is given to the tenant within five days after the day of the inspection.

(6) A landlord shall

SNWT 2008,c.9,s.10; SNWT 2015,c.8,s.2.

(1) A landlord who receives an amount as a security deposit or pet security deposit in respect of rental premises shall calculate interest on the amount, at a rate determined in accordance with the regulations, and shall annually credit the interest to the tenant on the statement of account maintained in respect of the deposit.

(2) Interest referred to in subsection (1) must be credited to the tenant up to the date he or she vacates or abandons the rental premises. SNWT 2008, c.9, s.10.

(1) A landlord shall keep all security deposits, pet security deposits and interest separate and apart from money belonging to the landlord.

(2) A landlord shall hold all security deposits , pet security deposits and interest in trust.

(3) A landlord shall

SNWT 2008,c.9,s.11.

(1) A landlord or his or her agent shall

(2) A landlord or his or her agent shall, with or without the tenant, conduct an inspection of the condition and contents of rental premises abandoned by the tenant, within one week after the day the landlord ascertains that the tenant has abandoned the rental premises.

(3) Without delay on the completion of an inspection, the landlord or his or her agent shall

(4) An exit inspection report may be in the approved form.

(5) A landlord shall ensure that a copy of an exit inspection report is given to the tenant within five days after the day of the inspection.

(6) A landlord shall

SNWT 2008,c.9,s.12; SNWT 2015,c.8,s.3.

(1) In this section and in section 18.1, a reference to "security deposit" or "pet security deposit" includes any interest owing under section 16.

(2) For the purposes of this section, a tenant abandons rental premises on the day the landlord ascertains that the tenant has abandoned the rental premises.

(3) Subject to this section, a landlord who holds a security deposit, a pet security deposit or both shall, within 10 days after the day a tenant vacates or abandons the rental premises, ensure that

(4) A landlord may, in accordance with this section, retain all or a part of a security deposit, a pet security deposit or both for arrears of rent owing from a tenant to the landlord in respect of the rental premises, and for repairs of damage to the premises caused by the tenant or a person permitted on the premises by the tenant.

(5) A landlord may not retain any amount of a security deposit or pet security deposit for repairs of damage to the rental premises if the landlord or his or her agent

(6) Subsection (5) applies in respect of a tenancy agreement entered into on or after the day on which this section comes into force.

(7) A landlord who intends to withhold all or a portion of a security deposit, a pet security deposit or both shall, within 10 days after the day a tenant vacates or abandons the rental premises,

(8) A notice must include

(9) A landlord who is unable to determine the correct amount of the cost of repairs within 10 days after the day a tenant vacates or abandons the rental premises, shall

(10) Notwithstanding paragraphs (7)(b), (8)(c) and (9)(b), if there is significant damage to the rental premises and the landlord is unable to determine the correct amount of the cost of repairs within 30 days after the tenant vacates or abandons the rental premises, the 30-day period under paragraph (9)(b) is extended to 45 days. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.12.

(1) Where there is a change of landlord, all rights and obligations arising under this Act, and any additional rights and obligations arising under a written tenancy agreement, bind the new landlord.

(2) A tenant may continue, without prejudice, to pay rent to the landlord until the tenant has received a written notice that a new landlord has acquired the residential complex and is attempting to enforce any of the rights of the landlord under this Act or the tenancy agreement, including the right to collect rent.

(3) Where a tenant is uncertain about who is entitled to be paid the rent, the tenant may request a rental officer to inquire into the matter.

(4) Where the rental officer is unable to ascertain the person entitled to the rent pursuant to a request referred to in subsection (3), the rental officer may direct the tenant to pay his or her rent to the rental officer until the person entitled to the rent is determined, at which time the rent must be paid to that person. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.13; SNWT 2019,c.21, s.9(3).

(1) Where a tenant has assigned a tenancy agreement to another person, all the rights and obligations arising under this Act, and any additional rights and obligations arising under the written tenancy agreement, bind the new tenant.

(2) A tenant who sublets remains entitled to the rights of a tenant and is liable to the landlord for breaches of the tenant’s obligations, under this Act or the tenancy agreement.

(1) Where a tenant has a tenancy agreement for a period of six months or more or has no fixed tenancy agreement and has occupied a rental premises for a period of six months or more, the tenant may, subject to subsection (2), transfer his or her right to occupy the rental premises to another person but the transfer must be either

(2) An assignment or subletting is not valid unless the landlord has given written consent, which must not be unreasonably withheld.

(3) Where a landlord unreasonably withholds consent to an assignment or subletting, a tenant may request an order from a rental officer permitting the assignment or subletting without the landlord’s written consent.

(4) A rental officer may issue an order permitting the assignment or subletting without the landlord’s written consent pursuant to a request referred to in subsection (3). SNWT 2008,c.9,s.14; SNWT 2019, c.21, s.9(3).

(1) A landlord shall not charge for giving consent to an assignment or subletting except for reasonable expenses incurred to give the consent, not exceeding $50.

(2) A consent to an assignment or subletting may be in the approved form and must be signed by the landlord or agent of the landlord.

(3) An assignment or a subletting agreement may be in the approved form.

(4) An assignment must be signed by the tenant and new tenant or their agents.

(5) A subletting agreement must be signed by the tenant and subtenant or their agents.

(6) Where there is a written tenancy agreement, a copy of the tenancy agreement must be attached to the assignment or subletting agreement.

(7) An assignment or subletting takes effect on the date the new tenant or subtenant is entitled to occupy the rental premises.

(8) This section and section 22 do not apply to subsidized public housing and rental premises provided by an employer to an employee as a benefit of employment. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.15.

(1) A subtenant is entitled to the rights of the tenant, and is liable to the tenant for any breaches of the tenant’s obligations under this Act or the subtenant’s obligations under the subletting agreement, during the term of the subletting.

(2) A subtenant shall cease to occupy the rental premises at the end of the term of the subletting.

(1) No landlord or tenant shall, during occupancy of the rental premises by the tenant, alter or cause to be altered the locking system on any door giving entry to the rental premises except by mutual consent.

(2) A landlord or tenant shall not change the locks on any entrance to the residential complex so as to unreasonably interfere with the other’s access to the complex.

(3) Where, on the application of a landlord or a tenant, a rental officer determines that an obligation imposed by this section has been breached, the rental officer may make an order

(1) A landlord shall not enter rental premises except as provided by this section and section 27.

(2) A landlord has the right to enter rental premises, and a tenant shall permit the landlord to enter,

(3) A landlord who intends to exercise the right to enter under subsection (2) shall give written notice to the tenant at least 24 hours before the first time of entry under the notice, specifying the purpose of the entry and the days and the hours during which the landlord intends to enter the rental premises.

(4) The hours during which the landlord intends to enter the rental premises must be between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

(5) Unless the tenant objects to the days and hours set out in the notice of the landlord and specifies alternative days and hours that are reasonable in the circumstances, the landlord may enter in accordance with the notice given under subsection (3). SNWT 2008,c.9,s.16.

(1) A landlord has the right to enter the rental premises without giving the notice required by subsection 26(3) where

(2) In the case referred to in paragraph (1)(a), a landlord has a right to enter even though the tenant is not at home at the time and has not given his or her permission to the landlord to enter.

(3) In the case referred to in paragraph (1)(a), where a tenant is at home at the time, the tenant shall permit the landlord to enter.

(1) A landlord shall

(2) Any substantial reduction in the provision of services and facilities is deemed to be a breach of subsection (1).

(3) Subsection (1) applies even where a tenant had knowledge of any state of non-repair before the tenant entered into the tenancy agreement.

(4) Where, on the application of a tenant, a rental officer determines that the landlord has breached an obligation imposed by this section, the rental officer may make an order

(5) A tenant shall give reasonable notice to the landlord of any substantial breach of the obligation imposed by subsection (1) that comes to the attention of the tenant.

(6) A landlord shall, within 10 days, remedy any breach referred to in subsection (5). SNWT 2008, c.9,s.17.

(1) Notwithstanding section 30, where a residential complex is composed of one rental premises, a landlord and tenant may agree that any or all of the obligations set out in subsection 30(1) may be performed by the tenant except for repairs required as a result of reasonable wear and tear or as a result of fire, water, tempest or other act of God.

(2) Where, on the application of a landlord, a rental officer determines that the tenant has breached an obligation imposed by this section, the rental officer may make an order

(1) Where the landlord does not remedy a substantial breach within 10 days of the notice referred to in subsection 30(5), the tenant may apply to a rental officer to pay to a rental officer all or part of the rent lawfully required on the subsequent dates specified by the tenancy agreement and a rental officer may order the tenant to pay the rent to the rental officer.

(2) The payment of rent to the rental officer referred to in subsection (1) must be accompanied by an application to the rental officer under subsection 30(4).

(2.1) A rental officer may order that any amount of rent paid to the rental officer under subsection (1) be used to satisfy an order made under paragraph 30(4)(c) or (d).

(2.2) A landlord may recover from a rental officer any amount of rent paid by the tenant under subsection (1) that is not required to satisfy an order under paragraph 30(4)(c) or (d).

(3) Where a rental officer is of the opinion that the tenant had no reasonable grounds to believe that there was a substantial breach of the obligation imposed by subsection 30(1), the rental officer may make an order requiring the tenant to compensate the landlord for any additional reasonable expenses incurred by the landlord in collecting rent from the rental officer. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.18.

(1) In this section, "vital service" includes heat, fuel, electricity, gas, hot and cold water and any other public utility.

(2) No landlord shall, until the date the tenant vacates or abandons the rental premises,

(3) Where, on the application of a tenant, a rental officer determines that the landlord has breached the prohibition imposed by subsection (2), the rental officer may make an order

(3.1) A landlord may recover from a rental officer any amount of rent paid by the tenant under paragraph (3)(d) that is not required for payment under paragraph (3)(d.1).

(4) Where a landlord is obligated to provide a vital service under a tenancy agreement, the person who provides a vital service to a residential complex on behalf of the landlord shall notify a rental officer if a vital service will no longer be provided to that residential complex. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.19; SNWT 2019,c.21, s.9(3).

(1) No landlord shall disturb a tenant’s possession or enjoyment of the rental premises or residential complex.

(2) Where, on the application of a tenant, a rental officer determines that the landlord has breached the obligation imposed by subsection (1), the rental officer may make an order

(1) No landlord shall seize the personal property of a tenant for any breach by the tenant of the tenancy agreement or under this Act, including the obligation to pay rent.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a seizure of property where the seizure is made by the Sheriff in satisfaction of an order of a judge of the Supreme Court, territorial judge or rental officer. SNWT 2010,c.16,Sch.A,s.34(3).

(1) A landlord shall give notice to the tenants of the landlord of

(2) Where a landlord rents more than one rental premises in the same residential complex and retains possession of part of the complex for the common use of all tenants, the landlord shall fulfil the obligation imposed by subsection (1) by posting up and maintaining posted in a conspicuous place the information required by subsection (1).

(3) Any proceeding taken by a tenant may be commenced against the landlord in the name provided under paragraph (1)(a).

(4) Where, on the application of a tenant, a rental officer determines that the landlord has breached an obligation imposed by this section, the rental officer shall make an order requiring the landlord to comply with this obligation.

(1) A landlord shall provide to a tenant or former tenant, on request and free of charge, a receipt for the payment of any rent, security deposit, pet security deposit or other amount.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a request made more than 12 months after the tenancy is terminated. SNWT 2015,c.8,s.4.

(1) A landlord of a residential complex of more than five rental premises shall draw up and keep up to date a tenant directory that indicates the tenants who may require special assistance in an emergency.

(2) A landlord referred to in subsection (1) shall post inside the door of the fire panel in the residential complex a copy of the tenant directory referred to in subsection (1).

(1) Where in a written tenancy agreement a landlord has undertaken additional obligations, the landlord shall comply with the additional obligations that are reasonable in all circumstances.

(2) Where, on the application of a tenant, a rental officer determines that the landlord has breached an additional obligation that the landlord has undertaken, the rental officer may make an order

(1) A landlord shall cause to be installed in the rental premises, including the door giving entry to a residential complex, devices necessary to make rental premises reasonably secure from unauthorized entry.

(2) Where, on the application of a tenant, a rental officer determines that the landlord has breached an obligation imposed by this section, the rental officer shall make an order requiring the landlord to comply with this obligation.

(3) A landlord who does not comply with subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $500.

(1) A tenant shall pay to the landlord the rent lawfully required by the tenancy agreement on the dates specified by the tenancy agreement.

(2) A tenant who pays his or her rent later than the dates specified by the tenancy agreement is liable to a penalty calculated in accordance with the regulations.

(3) Repealed, SNWT 2008,c.9,s.20(2).

(4) Where, on the application of a landlord, a rental officer determines that a tenant has failed to pay rent in accordance with subsection (1), the rental officer may make an order

(5) Where a rental officer makes an order under paragraph (4)(a), the rental officer may, in determining the amount of rent owing, where the rental officer considers it is justified in doing so, take into account reasonable expenses that will be incurred by the tenant to remedy the effects of any breach by the landlord of the landlord’s obligation to repair.

(6) A tenant who pays part or all of his or her rent to a rental officer pursuant to subsection 11(2), 19(4) or 32(1) or paragraph 33(3)(d) is not in breach of the obligation imposed by subsection (1). SNWT 2008,c,9,s.20.

(1) A tenant shall repair damage to the rental premises and the residential complex caused by the wilful or negligent conduct of the tenant or persons who are permitted on the premises by the tenant.

(2) Ordinary wear and tear of rental premises does not constitute damage to the premises.

(3) Where, on the application of a landlord, a rental officer determines that a tenant has breached the obligation imposed by this section, the rental officer may make an order

(1) A tenant shall not disturb the landlord’s or other tenants’ possession or enjoyment of the rental premises or residential complex.

(2) A disturbance caused by a person permitted by a tenant to enter the residential complex or the rental premises of the tenant is deemed to be a disturbance caused by the tenant.

(3) Where, on the application of a landlord, a rental officer determines that a tenant has breached the obligation imposed by subsection (1), the rental officer may make an order

SNWT 2008,c.9,s.21.

(1) Where a tenant informs his or her landlord that the tenant has been affected by another tenant’s breach of the obligation imposed by subsection 43(1), the landlord shall inquire into the complaint and take appropriate action, including the making of an application under subsection 43(3).

(2) Where, after receiving a complaint of a tenant under subsection (1), the landlord does not make an application under subsection 43(3) and the tenant is not satisfied with the action, if any, that the landlord has taken, the tenant may give a written notice to that effect to the landlord and to a rental officer.

(3) Where a rental officer receives a notice under subsection (2), the rental officer shall inquire into the matter and, where the rental officer is of the opinion that there are reasonable grounds for an application under subsection 43(3), shall attempt, by whatever reasonable means the rental officer considers necessary, to resolve the complaint by agreement between the landlord and the tenant who made the complaint.

(4) Where the rental officer is of the opinion that the rental officer has been unable to resolve the complaint within a reasonable time,

SNWT 2008,c.9,s.22; SNWT 2019,c.21,s.9(5).

(1) Where in a written tenancy agreement a tenant has undertaken additional obligations, the tenant shall comply with the obligations under the tenancy agreement and with the rules of the landlord that are reasonable in all circumstances.

(2) A tenant shall maintain the rental premises and all services and facilities provided by the landlord of which the tenant has exclusive use in a state of ordinary cleanliness.

(3) A tenant shall not permit such number of persons to occupy the rental premises on a continuing basis that results in the contravention of health, safety or housing standards required by law or in a breach of the tenancy agreement.

(4) Where, on the application of a landlord, a rental officer determines that a tenant has breached an obligation imposed by this section, the rental officer may make an order

(1) A tenant shall not commit an illegal act or carry on an illegal trade, business or occupation, or permit another person to do so, in the rental premises or in the residential complex.

(2) Where, on the application of a landlord, a rental officer determines that a tenant has breached the obligation imposed by subsection (1), the rental officer may make an order

SNWT 2008,c.9,s.23.

(2) No person shall cultivate cannabis in a rental premises if

(3) A tenancy agreement entered into before the day on which this section comes into force that prohibits or limits the smoking of tobacco, and does not expressly refer to the smoking of cannabis, is deemed to prohibit or limit the smoking of cannabis in the same manner that the smoking of tobacco is prohibited or limited. SNWT 2018,c.6,s.73.

(1) Notwithstanding a change in landlord, no landlord shall increase the rent in respect of a rental premises until 12 months have expired from

(2) The landlord shall give the tenant notice of the rent increase in writing at least three months before the date the rent increase is to be effective.

(3) An increase in rent by a landlord is not effective until three months have expired from the date of the notice of the rent increase.

(3.1) Where, on the application of a tenant, a rental officer determines that a landlord has breached an obligation imposed by subsection (1) or (2), the rental officer may make an order requiring the landlord to return to the tenant all or part of the rent increase collected as a result of the landlord’s breach.

(4) Where a tenant receives a notice of a rent increase, the tenant

(5) Where a landlord has given a tenant notice of a rent increase and the tenant terminates the tenancy agreement, the landlord shall

(6) This section does not apply to subsidized public housing. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.24.

(1) No person shall terminate a tenancy agreement except in accordance with this Act.

(2) No landlord shall regain possession of a rental premises unless

(1) Where a tenancy agreement ends on a specific date, the landlord and tenant are deemed to renew the tenancy agreement on that date as a monthly tenancy with the same rights and obligations as existed under the former tenancy agreement, subject to any rent increase that complies with section 47.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply

SNWT 2008,c.9,s.25.

(3) Repealed, SNWT 2008,c.9,s.25(2).

(1) Where a tenancy agreement specifies a date for the termination of the tenancy agreement, the tenant may terminate the tenancy on the date specified in the agreement by giving the landlord a notice of termination not later than 30 days before the termination date.

(2) Where a tenancy agreement for a rental premises that is the landlord’s only residence in the Northwest Territories specifies a date for termination of the agreement, the landlord may terminate the tenancy on the date specified in the agreement by giving the tenant a notice of termination not later than 30 days before that date.

(3) Where a tenancy agreement for subsidized public housing specifies a date for termination of the agreement, the landlord may terminate the tenancy on the date specified in the agreement by giving the tenant a notice of termination not later than 30 days before that date.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3), where a tenancy agreement for subsidized public housing specifies a date for termination of the agreement that is 31 days or less after the commencement of the agreement, it terminates on the specified date.

(5) Where a tenancy agreement for subsidized public housing provides for a monthly tenancy, or is renewed as a monthly tenancy under subsection 49(1), a landlord may terminate the tenancy on the last day of a period of the tenancy by giving the tenant a notice of termination not later than 30 days before that day. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.26(2); SNWT 2015,c.8,s.5.

(1) Where a tenancy agreement does not specify a date for the termination of the tenancy agreement, the tenant may terminate the tenancy on the last day of a period of the tenancy by giving the landlord a notice of termination,

(2) Where a tenancy agreement for a rental premises that is the landlord’s only residence in the Northwest Territories does not specify a date for the termination of the tenancy agreement, the landlord may terminate the tenancy on the last day of a period of the tenancy, by giving the tenant a notice of termination not later than 90 days before that day. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.27.

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act,

the tenant, his or her heirs, assigns or legal or personal representative may terminate the tenancy agreement by giving notice, in accordance with section 55.

(2) The notice referred to in subsection (1) must be accompanied, where applicable, by a medical certificate respecting the health of the tenant or the spouse of the tenant.

(1) Subject to subsection (2), a landlord may, at any time, give a tenant a notice of termination of at least 10 days, where

(2) A notice of termination referred to in subsection (1) for rental premises on which a mobile home is situated must be of at least three months and a tenancy agreement in respect of such rental premises cannot be terminated in the months of December, January or February.

(3) A landlord may apply to a rental officer for an order to reduce the period of notice to terminate referred to in subsection (1) and a rental officer, where the rental officer considers it necessary, may issue such an order.

(4) A landlord who has given a notice of termination under subsection (1) shall make an application to a rental officer for an order to terminate the tenancy agreement and a rental officer may issue an order terminating the tenancy on the date specified in the order and ordering the tenant to vacate the premises on that date. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.28; SNWT 2019,c.21,s.9(3).

(1) A tenant may apply to a rental officer for termination of a tenancy agreement on the grounds that family violence as defined in subsection 1(2) of the Protection Against Family Violence Act has occurred against the tenant, any child of the tenant or any child who is in the care of the tenant.

(2) A tenant shall include a copy of one of the following with an application under subsection (1):

(3) An order referred to in subsection (2) must be in effect at the time the application is made.

(4) Neither the landlord nor the person alleged to have committed the family violence are parties to an application made under this section.

(5) If a rental officer is satisfied that the grounds for termination of the tenancy referred to in subsection (1) have been established, the rental officer may issue an order terminating the tenancy on any terms and conditions that he or she considers advisable in the circumstances.

(6) The tenant who made the application shall serve a copy of the order terminating the tenancy on the landlord within 30 days after the making of the order.

(7) A tenancy agreement that is the subject of an order under subsection (5) is terminated 30 days after the day on which a copy of the order is given to the landlord.

(8) The landlord and the rental officer shall ensure that any information received by them in relation to an application made under this section is kept confidential.

(9) A tenancy agreement terminated under this section is terminated for all tenants in the same rental premises, but one or more of the tenants and the landlord may enter into a new tenancy agreement.

(10) Paragraphs 78(a), (b) and (d) do not apply to an application made under this section. SNWT 2015,c.8,s.6.

(1) A notice of termination from a tenant to a landlord must

(2) No landlord shall charge a tenant a fee for giving a notice of termination.

(3) A notice of termination from a landlord to a tenant must

SNWT 2008,c.9,s.29.

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, where

the tenancy of the tenant is terminated on the day on which the employment of the tenant is lawfully terminated.

(2) The tenant referred to in subsection (1) shall vacate the rental premises or caretaker’s unit not later than one week after his or her employment is lawfully terminated.

(3) Notwithstanding section 67, a landlord shall not charge or receive any rent or compensation from the tenant referred to in subsection (1) in respect of the period of one week referred to in subsection (2).

(4) Where, on application of a tenant, a rental officer determines that a landlord has charged or received rent or compensation from the tenant in respect of the one-week period referred to in subsection (2), the rental officer may make an order requiring the landlord to pay to the tenant any overpayment of rent or compensation. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.30; SNWT 2019,c.21,s.9(6).

(1) A landlord may apply to a rental officer to terminate a tenancy if the landlord

(1.1) A rental officer who determines that a landlord, in good faith, requires the rental premises for a reason referred to in subsection (1), may make an order

(2) Where a tenant receives a copy of an application under subsection (1), the tenant may, at any time before the date specified for termination in the application, terminate the tenancy by

(3) Where, on the application of a tenant, a rental officer determines that the tenant has terminated the tenancy under subsection (2), the rental officer may make an order requiring the landlord to pay to the tenant any overpayment of rent paid by the tenant. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.31.

(1) A landlord may apply to a rental officer to terminate a tenancy if the landlord

(1.1) A rental officer who determines that a landlord, in good faith, requires the rental premises for a reason referred to in subsection (1), may make an order

(1.2) Notwithstanding subsection (1.1), if the rental officer determines that the landlord requires the rental premises for a reason relating to the safety of the tenant or the public, or to satisfy a standard or requirement imposed by law, the rental officer may terminate the tenancy on an earlier date.

(2) Where a tenant receives a copy of an application under subsection (1), the tenant may at any time before the date specified for termination in the application, terminate the tenancy in accordance with subsection 58(2).

(3) Where, on the application of a tenant, a rental officer determines that the tenant has terminated the tenancy under subsection (2), the rental officer may make an order requiring the landlord to pay to the tenant any overpayment of rent paid by the tenant.

(4) Where

the tenant shall have the right of first refusal to rent the premises, at the lowest rent that would be charged to any other tenant for the same premises, provided that the tenant informs the landlord of the address of the tenant.

(5) Where, on the application of a former tenant, a rental officer determines that the landlord has deprived the tenant of the benefit of subsection (4), the rental officer may make an order requiring the landlord to compensate the tenant for the loss of the benefit. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.32.

(1) Where, on the application of a former tenant, a rental officer determines that the tenant vacated the rental premises as a result of an application to terminate under section 58 or 59 and that the landlord or, in the case of an application under paragraph 58(1)(b), the purchaser, did not in good faith require the rental premises for the purpose specified in the application to terminate, the rental officer may make an order requiring the landlord or the purchaser

(2) Unless proven otherwise, it shall be presumed that

did not in good faith require the rental premises for the purpose specified in the application to terminate unless the rental premises are used in accordance with the purpose specified in the application within 90 days after the date specified for termination in the application.

(3) Where, on the application of a former tenant, a rental officer determines that the tenant elected to treat a notice of rent increase under section 47 as a notice of termination of the tenancy and further determines that the landlord did not in good faith intend to increase the rent, the rental officer may make an order requiring the landlord

SNWT 2015,c.8,s.7.

(1) Where an order of a territorial, federal or municipal authority who is not a landlord requires a rental premises to be vacated, the territorial, federal or municipal authority may apply to a rental officer for an order to terminate the tenancy.

(2) A rental officer may issue an order terminating a tenancy on a reasonable date and order the tenant to vacate the rental premises on that date, on the application of a territorial, federal or municipal authority made under subsection (1) if the rental officer determines that the rental premises must be vacated in order to comply with an order of the territorial, federal or municipal authority.

(1) Where a tenant abandons a rental premises, the tenancy agreement is terminated on the date the rental premises were abandoned but the tenant remains liable, subject to section 5, to compensate the landlord for loss of future rent that would have been payable under the tenancy agreement.

(2) Where, on the application of a landlord, a rental officer determines that a tenant has abandoned a rental premises, the rental officer may make an order requiring the tenant to pay to the landlord the compensation for which the tenant is liable by reason of subsection (1). SNWT 2008,c.9,s.33.

(1) A landlord may make an application to a rental officer for an order evicting a tenant from rental premises, except rental premises on land in respect of which the tenant has an interest in land under the Land Titles Act.

(2) An application may be made under subsection (1)

(3) An application under subsection (1) must be in the approved form.

(4) A rental officer who terminates a tenancy or determines that a tenancy has been terminated in accordance with this Act, and who determines that an eviction is justified, may make an order

(5) If a tenancy agreement for subsidized public housing is terminated under subsection 51(3) or (5) but a rental officer denies an application to evict the tenant as unjustified, the denial of the application operates to reinstate the tenancy agreement as a monthly tenancy.

(6) For greater certainty, a corporation as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Condominium Act may apply to a rental officer for an order terminating a tenancy between a condominium owner and a tenant and evicting a tenant from rental premises in the circumstances set out in subsection 19.5(1) of that Act.

(7) Both the landlord and the tenant are parties to an application made under subsection (6). SNWT 2008,c.9,s.35; SNWT 2015,c.8,s.8.

(1) A landlord may make an application to the Supreme Court for an order evicting a tenant from rental premises on land in respect of which the tenant has an interest in land under the Land Titles Act.

(2) Where, on the application of a landlord under subsection (1), a judge of the Supreme Court determines that a tenancy has been terminated in accordance with this Act, the judge may make an order

SNWT 2008,c.9,s.35.

(1) Unless a landlord and tenant have made a specific agreement providing for the storage of personal property, where a tenant leaves personal property in a rental premises or residential complex that the tenant has vacated or abandoned, the landlord may remove the personal property and, on removal, shall store and dispose of the personal property in accordance with this section.

(2) Where a landlord has good reason to believe that an item of personal property removed under subsection (1)

the landlord may dispose of the item.

(3) Where a landlord removes personal property, other than property described in subsection (2), the landlord shall, at the earliest reasonable opportunity, give a rental officer an inventory of the property in an approved form and, where the address of the tenant is known to the landlord, the landlord shall give the tenant a copy of the inventory.

(4) Where, after receiving the inventory, the rental officer determines that an item of personal property in the inventory could not be sold for an amount greater than the reasonable cost of removing, storing and selling it in accordance with this section or section 65, the rental officer may permit the landlord to sell or dispose of the item in the manner and subject to the terms and conditions that the rental officer may set.

(5) Property that has not been disposed of or sold under subsection (2) or (4) must, subject to the direction of a rental officer, be stored in a safe place and manner for a period of not less than 60 days.

(6) Where the tenant or owner of an item of personal property stored by the landlord pays the landlord the cost of removing and storing the item, the landlord shall give the item to the tenant or owner and notify the rental officer. SNWT 2019,c.21, s.9(3),(7).

(1) Where no person has taken possession of an item of personal property stored under subsection 64(5) during the 60 days referred to in that subsection, the rental officer may permit the landlord to sell or dispose of the item in the manner and subject to the terms and conditions set by the rental officer.

(2) Where a landlord sells an item of personal property under subsection (1) or 64(4), the landlord may, subject to the terms and conditions set by the rental officer under those subsections,

(3) The landlord shall pay the balance of the proceeds of the sale to the rental officer, who shall hold the balance for one year for the tenant who left the personal property in the rental premises or residential complex.

(4) Where a landlord sells an item of personal property under subsection (1) or 64(4), the landlord shall give to the rental officer a written report in an approved form regarding the sale and the distribution of the proceeds of the sale.

(5) Where the rental officer does not receive a claim in respect of the balance within the one-year period referred to in subsection (3), the amount not claimed is forfeited to the Government of the Northwest Territories.

(6) A purchaser in good faith of an item of personal property of a tenant sold in accordance with subsection (1) or 64(4) has good title to the property, free and clear of any other interest.

(7) A landlord who substantially complies with this section or section 64 is not liable to the tenant or any other person for loss suffered by the tenant or other person as a result of the storage, sale or other disposition by the landlord of the abandoned personal property. SNWT 2019,c.21,s.9(3).

(1) A landlord is entitled to compensation for a former tenant’s use and occupation of the rental premises after the tenancy has been terminated.

(2) The acceptance by a landlord of arrears of rent or compensation for use or occupation of the rental premises, after notice of termination of tenancy has been given, does not operate as a waiver of the notice or as reinstatement of the tenancy or as the creation of a new tenancy unless the parties so agree.

(3) The burden of proof that a notice of termination has been waived or the tenancy has been reinstated or a new tenancy created is on the person so claiming.

(4) Where, on application of a landlord, a rental officer determines that a landlord is entitled to compensation for the use and occupation of the rental premises after the tenancy has been terminated, the rental officer may order a former tenant to pay the landlord the compensation specified in the order.

(1) An application by a landlord or a tenant to a rental officer must be made within six months after the breach of an obligation under this Act or the tenancy agreement or the situation referred to in the application arose.

(2) At a hearing of an application to terminate a tenancy or to evict a tenant, a rental officer may permit a tenant to raise any issue that could be the subject of an application under this Act, and the rental officer may, if he or she considers it appropriate in the circumstances, make an order on that issue.

(3) A rental officer may extend the time for the making of an application to the rental officer, whether or not the time for making the application to a rental officer has expired, where the rental officer is of the opinion that it would not be unfair to do so. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.36.

(1) A landlord or a tenant making an application to a judge of the Supreme Court or territorial judge for an order under this Act must file the application, within the time limit set out in subsection 68(1) with the Clerk of the Supreme Court or Territorial Court, as the case may be, and serve a copy of the filed application on the other party at least five business days before the day named in the application for the hearing.

(2) An application referred to in subsection (1) must be supported by an affidavit of the applicant setting out the relevant facts.

(3) A judge of the Supreme Court or territorial judge may extend the time for the making of an application to the judge or territorial judge, whether or not the time for making the application to a judge of the Supreme Court or territorial judge has expired, where the judge or territorial judge is of the opinion that it would not be unfair to do so.

(4) On hearing the application, a judge of the Supreme Court or territorial judge may grant the relief requested or dismiss the application in whole or in part. SNWT 2019,c.21,s.9(9).

(1) A notice or other document to be served on or given to a landlord, tenant or rental officer, must be served or given by

(2) A landlord’s address for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b) is deemed to be the landlord’s address as provided in the tenancy agreement, or the address provided under subsection 36(1) for giving notices.

(3) A tenant’s address for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b) is deemed to be

(4) A rental officer’s address for the purposes of paragraph (1)(b) is the address of the office of the rental officer.

(5) A notice or other document served or given by registered mail is deemed to have been served on the seventh day after mailing.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection (5), a notice or other document given by registered mail under subsection 11(1), 15(5), 17.1(5), 18(3), 18(7) or 18(9) is deemed to have been given on the day that it was mailed.

(7) Where a landlord or tenant is absent or evading service and the address for service is a residence, personal service of a notice or other document may be effected by serving it on any adult who apparently resides with the person being served.

(8) A rental officer who is of the opinion that it would not be unfair to do so may, whether or not the time for service has expired, extend the time for service of a notice or other document. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.37.

SNWT 2019,c.21,s.9(10).

(1) The Minister shall appoint a Chief Rental Officer for the Northwest Territories.

(1.1) The Minister may appoint one or more additional rental officers for the Northwest Territories.

(2) When selecting a person for appointment as the Chief Rental Officer under subsection (1) or as a rental officer under subsection (1.1), the Minister shall ensure that

SNWT 2008,c.9,s.38; SNWT 2015,c.8,s.9; SNWT 2019,c.21,s.9(11),(12).

(1) A rental officer may

(2) Repealed, SNWT 2008,c.9,s.39.

(3) A rental officer, for the purpose of a hearing before the rental officer, has the powers of a Board under the Public Inquiries Act, with such modifications as the circumstances require.

(1) The Chief Rental Officer shall, within four months after the end of each fiscal year, make a report to the Minister on the activities of the Chief Rental Officer and any other rental officers for that fiscal year.

(2) The Minister shall lay a copy of the report referred to in subsection (1) before the Legislative Assembly at the earliest opportunity after receiving the report. SNWT 2019,c.21,s.9(13).

(1) A landlord or tenant making an application to a rental officer under this Act shall

(2) A rental officer shall review an application made under subsection (1) and may do any one or more of the following:

(3) The rental officer may conduct a hearing by a method of telecommunication if the rental officer considers it to be appropriate in the circumstances.

(4) An applicant may withdraw an application at any time before an order or decision is made. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.41; SNWT 2019,c.21,s.9(14).

(1) Where a rental officer has mediated between a landlord and tenant who have been able to settle a matter by agreement, the rental officer may express the terms of the agreement in an order.

(2) An order made under subsection (1)

SNWT 2008,c.9,s.42.

(1) At a hearing, a rental officer may question the parties who are in attendance at the hearing and any witnesses, with a view to determining the truth concerning the matters in dispute.

(2) A rental officer may, on serving notice of a hearing on the parties, proceed with the hearing and make any order authorized by this Act without further notice to a party who does not attend at the time and place, or in the manner, indicated in the notice. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.43.

(1) After holding a hearing, a rental officer may make any order or decision that has been applied for, or that could have been applied for, that he or she considers justified in the circumstances.

(2) A rental officer may include in any order or decision the terms and conditions that the rental officer considers appropriate in the circumstances. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.45.

(1) Where a rental officer makes an order requiring a landlord to compensate a tenant, the rental officer may make an order that the tenant recover the compensation by deducting a specified sum from his or her rent for a specified number of rent payment periods.

(2) Where a rental officer makes an order requiring a tenant to compensate a landlord, the rental officer may make an order permitting the tenant to pay the compensation by paying a specified sum together with his or her rent for a specified number of rent payment periods.

(3) A rental officer may, on the application of the landlord or the tenant, rescind an order made under subsection (1) or (2), and may order that any compensation still owing be paid in a lump sum.

(1) A rental officer shall give reasons for any order or decision that he or she makes, either orally if on the record, or in writing.

(2) A rental officer shall serve a copy of any order or decision that he or she makes, and the written reasons, if any, on the landlord and tenant affected.

(3) A rental officer may publish all or part of any order, decision or reasons he or she has made or given.

(4) A rental officer may, upon request, provide a transcript or recording of all or part of a proceeding. SNWT 2019,c.21,s.9(15).

(1) Subject to subsection (2), a rental officer may, with or without a hearing, make any one or more of the following amendments to any order or decision that he or she makes:

(2) A rental officer may take the steps described in subsection (1)

(3) A request under paragraph (2)(b) must be made to the rental officer.

(4) A request under paragraph (2)(b) may be made without notice to the other party, but the rental officer may order that the other party be given notice.

(5) A rental officer must not act under this section unless the rental officer considers it justified in the circumstances. SNWT 2017,c.21,s.3.

(1) A landlord or tenant may file an order or a decision of a rental officer with the Clerk of the Supreme Court, if the time for appeal fixed in subsection 87(1) has expired and no appeal has been made.

(1.1) An order or a decision filed under subsection (1) must be filed in accordance with the regulations.

(2) An order or a decision filed under subsection (1) is deemed to be an order or a decision of the Supreme Court, and may be enforced in the same manner as a judgment of the Supreme Court.

(3) An order or a decision of a rental officer, except an order evicting a tenant from rental premises, expires three years after the day on which the order or decision takes effect, if the order or decision is not filed within those three years with the Clerk of the Supreme Court. SNWT 2015,c.8,s.10; SNWT 2017, c.21,s.4.

(1) A landlord who files an eviction order under subsection 86(1) is entitled, without further order, to a writ of possession if the order being filed is accompanied by

(2) An order of a rental officer evicting a tenant from rental premises expires six months after the day on which the order takes effect, if the order is not filed within those six months with the Clerk of the Supreme Court. SNWT 2015,c.8,s.10.

(1) The Sheriff, on receiving a writ of possession, shall put the landlord in possession of the rental premises, and for that purpose the Sheriff and the deputies and officers of the Sheriff may, after reasonable demand for admission, force open the door of the rental premises.

(2) The Sheriff, a deputy sheriff or an officer of the Sheriff is not liable for anything done or not done by him or her in good faith in the exercise of his or her powers or in the performance of his or her duties under this Act. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.48; SNWT 2012, c.18,s.17(2).

(1) A landlord or tenant affected by an order of a rental officer may, within 14 days after being served with a copy of the order, appeal the order by originating notice to a judge of the Supreme Court.

(2) A notice of the appeal and a copy of the notice of appeal must be served

not later than seven days before the appeal.

(3) A judge of the Supreme Court may, before or after the expiration of the time for appeal, extend the time within which the appeal may be made.

(4) On receiving a notice of an appeal, the rental officer shall file with the Supreme Court all documents in the possession of the rental officer relating to the appeal.

(5) A judge of the Supreme Court hearing an appeal may receive any evidence, oral or written, that is relevant to support or repudiate any allegation contained in the appeal. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.49; SNWT 2019,c.21,s.9(16).

(1) Every person who

and every director or officer of a corporation who knowingly concurs in the prohibited act is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000.

(2) Where a corporation is convicted of an offence under subsection (1), the maximum fine that may be imposed on the corporation is $25,000. SNWT 2008,c.9,s.51; SNWT 2015,c.8,s.11.