Can a landlord end a tenancy because the tenant complained?
Short answer
No. In Newfoundland and Labrador a landlord may not give notice to end a tenancy, or harass a tenant, in retaliation for a complaint or application; the tenant has one month to apply to have the tenancy declared not ended (s.29).
No. A landlord shall not terminate or give notice to terminate a rental agreement, or directly or indirectly coerce, threaten, intimidate or harass a tenant or a member of the tenant's family, in retaliation for, or to deter the tenant from, making or intervening in a complaint or application in relation to the premises (s.29(1)). A tenant served with a notice who believes it was given for that reason may apply to the director, not later than one month after receiving it, for an order declaring that the rental agreement is not terminated (s.29(2)). This covers any notice to terminate, including a section 18 notice that needs no reason. Keep a record of why each notice was given and when it was served.
- Where this comes from
- Section 29, Residential Tenancies Act, 2018 (Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Last reviewed
- Official sources
- Residential Tenancies Act, 2018 (official text)