How can a lease be terminated under the laws of Newfoundland & Labrador?

For term leases, the tenant must give 2 months’ notice and the landlord must give 3 months’ notice for a standard termination. If a term lease is not renewed and notice is not given, the term tenancy converts to a month-to-month tenancy. In a periodic tenancy (such as a month-to-month tenancy), the landlord must give 3 months’ notice and the tenant must give 1 month’s notice.

For termination with cause, the notice periods depend on the reasons for termination. All notices must be in writing. Some reasons for terminating a tenancy include:

• rent arrears (15 days late, 10 days notice to vacate)


• material breach (notice of 1 rental period)


• premises uninhabitable (immediate notice)


• interference with peaceful enjoyment (at least 5 days but no more than 14 days notice by tenant; not less than 5 days notice by landlord)

How can a landlord evict a tenant in the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador?

To evict a tenant, the landlord must make application to the court, pay the fees, attend a hearing and provide evidence for the reasons an eviction is being sought. The court will issue an order which is enforceable by the Sheriff to evict the tenant. If the tenant disagrees with the Court’s decision, the tenant can appeal the decision.

The foregoing summary is provided for information purposes only and is not to be considered legal or business advice. The information may not be complete, accurate or applicable for any particular situation and should not be relied upon.