The Residential Tenancy Act that was passed in the Fall 2022 sitting of the Legislative Assembly received proclamation and is now enacted. Key changes that will come into effect include: Maintaining the annual allowable rent increase at 0% until December 31, 2023. A cap of three...
Public and community input is being sought on a new Residential Tenancy Act which will provide more protections for Island landlords and tenants. The proposed modernized legislation is now available online and clearly outlines rules that affect landlords and tenants in key areas...
This section provides information for property owners on the determination of a market value for all real property in the province. Property assessment forms the basis for the collection of provincial and municipal property taxes. Property assessment refers to the determination...
On Wednesday during the legislative assembly, Government passed an amendment to the Real Property Tax Act that will roll back provincial residential property taxes to prevent a sharp rise in taxes in 2024. The amendment introduces an owner-occupied residential tax credit to net...
For any health-related concern in a long-term rental property, first contact your landlord or the rental property owner. If your concern is not addressed in a reasonable period of time you may request an environmental health inspection using the online form below. PEI environmental health officers work closely with tenants and property owners to ensure that minimum health standards are met in rental accommodations in accordance with the Public Health Act and Rental Accommodation Regulations. What do I need to complete the online request? You will be asked to provide full contact information...
A new session of the Legislative Assembly will open on November 14 with a Speech from the Throne. “Working together with Islanders, we will continue to grow our economy to create jobs, support our communities, and provide better access to frontline services such as healthcare and...
The rules for creating, operating and managing a condominium (condo) corporation in Prince Edward Island , including a vacant land condominium, are governed by the Condominium Act and Condominium Act Regulations (condominium legislation). The members of the condo corporation...
The Prince Edward Island Real Property Tax Act came into effect on January 1, 1972. This publication is an historical summary of the commercial and non-commercial property tax rates per $100 of assessment.