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New tenant support worker will assist Island renters
The provincial government and the Community Legal Information Association of Prince Edward Island (CLIA) are collaborating to increase support for Island renters by creating a tenant support worker position. Seeing an increasing need for more tailored legal information and...
Province announces supports for landlords
The Government of PEI is creating three new programs to support landlords during the 2023 rental freeze. The Province is launching a Rental Unit Property Tax Subsidy to provide relief of provincial property taxes payable in 2023 which would decrease landlord property tax costs...
Rental Accommodations Program
Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) work closely with tenants and property owners to ensure that minimum health standards in long term rental accommodations are met. Legislative authority for this program includes the PEI Rental Accommodation Regulations associated with the...
Consultation on Allowable Rent Increase
The Director of Rental of Residential Property invites written submissions from Landlords, Tenants, interested Groups and the public to assist in establishing the annual allowable percentage rent increase to take effect January 1, 2017. Each year the Island Regulatory and Appeals...
Islanders asked to give input on draft Residential Tenancy Act changes
Islanders are invited to provide input on updates to the Residential Tenancy Act, which will provide more protections for Island landlords and tenants. Key changes in the Act include when to grant greater than allowable annual rental increases, new eviction timelines, a right of...
Islanders encouraged to take part in Residential Tenancy Act consultations
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...
Province announces rental support measures
Today, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced rental assistance for Islanders and commercial businesses impacted by COVID-19. “Islanders are facing financial pressures and uncertainty like never before. Right now, more than ever, we have to find ways to support one...