New Brunswick rental forms
Notice to Vacate (For Unpaid Rent)
A landlord uses the Notice to Vacate when rent is unpaid. It gives the tenant a short window to pay before the tenancy can end.
Landlord · From Service New Brunswick
What it is
This is the form a landlord serves when a tenant has not paid rent. It tells the tenant how much is owed and that paying it within the window cancels the notice.
When to use it
- A tenant has fallen behind on rent and you want to start the process to end the tenancy.
The rule in New Brunswick
After a Notice to Vacate for unpaid rent, the tenant has seven days to pay everything owed. Paying within those seven days cancels the notice.
If the tenant does not pay, the move-out date must be at least 15 days away. A landlord cannot change the locks or remove belongings to force a tenant out.
How to fill it
- 1
Enter the tenant's name, the rental address, and the amount of rent owed.
- 2
Set the dates so the tenant has seven days to pay and a move-out date at least 15 days out.
- 3
Sign and date it, and serve it on the tenant, keeping a copy.
Common mistakes
- Trying to evict directly without giving the seven-day chance to pay.
- Changing the locks, which is not allowed.
Common questions
How many days does a tenant have to pay after a Notice to Vacate in NB?
Seven days. If the tenant pays everything owed within seven days, the notice is cancelled.
Can a landlord change the locks for unpaid rent?
No. Self-help eviction is illegal. The landlord must follow the notice process and, if needed, get an order through the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office.
This is general information, not legal advice. The official form comes from Service New Brunswick, and the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office decides disputes. Have a question? Ask the rental assistant.
