Official reference · Last checked: October 4, 2026
Nova Scotia rent cap: 5% per year until December 31, 2027
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Nova Scotia rent cap: 5% per year
Per the Government of Nova Scotia (news release of September 6, 2024), the rent cap is set at five per cent per year and is extended to December 31, 2027. RentGuard checks an increase against the 5% cap and links the official source. For notice periods and exceptions, check the official Nova Scotia residential tenancies information before sending or answering a notice.
Source: novascotia.ca, news release (Sept. 6, 2024) · Last checked: October 4, 2026
Example
$1,500 × 5% = $75, so the new rent is up to $1,575 a month while the cap is in place.
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
When does the Nova Scotia rent cap end?
The cap was extended to December 31, 2027. RentGuard will update this page if the province announces a change. Source: novascotia.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.