Official reference · Last checked: October 4, 2026
New Brunswick rent cap: 3% every 12 months
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New Brunswick rent cap: 3%
Per gnb.ca, landlords cannot increase rent by more than 3% every 12 months, and must give six months’ written notice. Rent can only go up once every 12 months and not within the first 12 months of the tenancy. A tenant who receives a notice can accept it, end the tenancy or ask the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office for a review within 60 days of receiving the notice. An increase above 3%, up to 9%, needs the Office’s permission for justified renovation costs.
Source: gnb.ca, Rent increases · Last checked: October 4, 2026
Example
$1,200 × 3% = $36, so the new rent is up to $1,236 a month, with six months’ written notice. RentGuard checks the amount against the 3% cap and shows the notice and review rules with the official source.
Check your numbers
Enter the current rent, the proposed rent and the effective date. RentGuard shows the difference and the key dates, and can save your case and its documents.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a tenant have to ask for a review?
60 days from receiving the notice, by applying to the Tenant and Landlord Relations Office with a copy of the notice. There is no fee. Source: gnb.ca.
What must the notice include?
A separate document with the tenant’s name, the unit address, the current and new rent, the effective date, and the landlord’s date and signature. Source: gnb.ca.
Is RentGuard legal advice?
No. RentGuard is a platform that supports landlords and tenants in their rental situations with a set of rental tools: calculations, key dates, documents and links to the official pages. Information and guided support - not legal advice.