Tenants and landlords are always encouraged to work together to resolve disputes. If either a tenant or landlord believes the residential tenancies laws aren't being followed and the landlord and tenant cannot work out the dispute, tenants and landlords can apply to the Residential Tenancies Program for help.
You can get information and help with residential tenancies problems from:
- Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Program (for landlords and tenants)
- Nova Scotia Residential Tenancies Guides (for landlords and tenants)
- Nova Scotia Legal Aid (legal help for tenants)
- ACORN Canada (for tenants)
- Dalhousie Legal Aid (legal help for tenants) and Dalhousie Legal Aid Tenant Rights Guides
- Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia (for landlords)
- Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (legal information for landlords and tenants)
- Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Commission
Last reviewed: February 2023