New Brunswick renting guide
Move-in and move-out inspections in New Brunswick
A condition inspection is not required, but it is the best way to protect the deposit. It is your record of what the place looked like at the start and end of the tenancy.
Do I need a move-in inspection in New Brunswick?
For tenants
Walk through the unit at move-in and move-out, fill out an Accommodation Inspection Report, and take dated photos. Both of you should sign and keep a copy. This is what decides a deposit dispute later, since it separates damage you caused from normal wear and tear.
For landlords
An inspection report is recommended, not required, but it is your best evidence in a deposit claim. Do it with the tenant at move-in and move-out, with photos, and both sign and date it. Remember the deposit is held by the Office, and you have seven days after the tenancy ends to file any claim against it.
The key facts
- Required?
- Recommended, not required
- Why it matters
- Decides deposit disputes
- Best practice
- Signed report plus dated photos
Common questions
Do I need a move-in inspection?
It is not required, but it is strongly recommended. A signed Accommodation Inspection Report with photos is the clearest proof of the unit's condition, and it is what protects your deposit if there is a dispute later.
Sources
This is general information, not legal advice. For a decision on your situation, contact Tenant and Landlord Relations Office (formerly the Residential Tenancies Tribunal).
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