• Steinbach 204.326.3442 - 85 PTH 12 North, Steinbach, MB, R5G 1A7
  • Niverville 204.388.9300 - Box 1120, 62 Main Street, Niverville, MB, R0A 1E0
 

Residential Tenancies: Changes to Notice to Move Requirements

Landlords must give tenants a notice to move out based on the vacancy rate (applicable to their region) if they need the tenant to move out because the:

  • Landlord is moving into the unit
  • Landlord is renovating the rental unit and tenants cannot live in the unit while the work is being done
  • Landlord is demolishing the unit
  • Landlord is changing the use of the unit to a non-residential use.

The Residential Tenancies Branch uses the vacancy rates that are set out in the CMHC’s most current fall edition of the Rental Market Reports.

A tenant in a fixed-term tenancy must receive notice to move that coincides with the end of their tenancy agreement. If the tenant is on a month-to-month tenancy and the vacancy rate is below 3%, the landlord must give the tenant 3 months’ notice. If the rate is higher than 3%, then only 1 months’ notice is necessary.

Below is an update of the vacancy rates and required notice periods as of Spring, 2015:

Area Vacancy Rate Notice Required
Steinbach 3.1% 3 months
Winnipeg 2.5% 4 months
Hanover 13.5% 3 months
Brandon 0.9% 5 months
Thompson 1.7% 5 months
Portage La Prairie 5.5% 3 months
Winkler 2.0% 3 months
Manitoba Average 2.5% 4 months

 

HOW WE CAN HELP:

We understand that these issues are very complex. Please feel free to contact one of our lawyers for more information on the new rules regarding rental properties.

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