Rental Scams: The Rental Office has received some questions about possible rental scams. Please remember: if something seems strange about the rental process or a rental unit, contact the Rental Office. If you think you’ve been scammed, please contact local law enforcement for help.
Attention Landlords and Tenants: Feedback Wanted on 2026 Maximum Allowable Rent Increase. Click here for more information.
Canada Post: Please note that due to ongoing labour discussions, Canada Post mail service may be experiencing delays. Please be mindful of possible delays when filing applications and documents with the Rental Office during this time and consider alternative methods of delivery to ensure that your application is not impacted by postal delays. You can file applications or documents by:
- drop off at any Access PEI location (please ensure you allow for enough time, as this service uses provincial interoffice mail)
- commercial courier service
- email to askrental@peirentaloffice.ca
- drop off in person at the Rental Office located on the 5th Floor, National Bank Tower, 134 Kent Street, PO Box 577, Charlottetown, PE
Renovation Moratorium: Moratorium lifted on evictions served for renovations as of November 1, 2023. For more information, click here to learn about the rules related to evictions to complete repairs/renovations.
Residential Tenancy Act: The Residential Tenancy Act and Regulations have been in effect since April 8, 2023. Click here to see what you should know about the new Residential Tenancy Act!