Government aims to address gaps, inconsistencies and outdated provisions in act
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Housing New Brunswick
April 07, 2026
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The government will gather more public input on rental conditions for both tenants and landlords as it continues its review of the Residential Tenancies Act.
The New Brunswick Housing Corporation’s Tenant and Landlord Relations Office began holding engagement sessions last year with stakeholders across the province to see which sections of the act are working and to identify any needed improvements. David Hickey, the minister responsible for the housing corporation, said those efforts have identified many gaps, inconsistencies and outdated provisions in the act.
“It’s clear from these consultations that the Residential Tenancies Act needs to be brought up to date, and that people want to stay involved in shaping those changes,” said Hickey. “We’ll keep listening in the months ahead to make sure we get this right for tenants, landlords and communities.”
Meetings with industry stakeholders will continue, and a new online survey will allow New Brunswickers to provide information and ideas. Feedback collected through this process will help inform revisions to the act, which are expected to be introduced during the fall sitting of the legislature.
Key points of discussion in the survey will relate to fair rent and affordability, tenant and landlord protections, clear rules, enforcement options and a variety of processes.
People can share their feedback through the online survey or by sending an email to YourVoiceHNB-VotreVoixHNB@gnb.ca.
The Residential Tenancies Act is the law that governs renting in New Brunswick. It has remained relatively unchanged since it was passed in 1975.
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