Lease Help by Location: Canada & United States
Tenancy law is local. Whether you rent in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, or Montreal, the rules governing your lease are set by your province or territory — not the federal government. In the United States, each state has its own landlord-tenant statutes. Use the guides below to understand the rules that apply where you live.
Why Jurisdiction Matters
Two renters living on the same street in two different provinces can have completely different rights. Ontario tenants benefit from strong LTB protections and above-guideline rent increase hearings. Alberta tenants face no provincial rent control at all. Quebec renters deal with a unique Civil Code framework that even governs the standard lease form. Before signing or disputing a lease, you must know which law applies.
LeasePlain's AI analysis is designed to flag clauses against the specific rules of your province. Select your location below to find guides, key protections, and city-level detail for your rental market.
Browse by province — or see the full Canada overview.
Ontario
Residential Tenancies Act
LTB adjudication, 60-day notice
British Columbia
Residential Tenancy Act
RTB hearings, 0.5x deposit cap
Alberta
Residential Tenancies Act
No rent control, RTDRS process
Quebec
Civil Code of Quebec
TAL tribunal, standard bail form
Manitoba
Residential Tenancies Act
RTB approval for rent increases
Nova Scotia
Residential Tenancies Act
Annual rent increase cap
New Brunswick
Residential Tenancies Act
No rent control, Rentalsman disputes
Saskatchewan
Residential Tenancies Act
No rent control, ORT disputes
Prince Edward Island
Rental of Residential Property Act
IRAC rent review process
Newfoundland & Labrador
Residential Tenancies Act
No rent control, 75% deposit cap
United States
Coming SoonLeasePlain is expanding to the United States. US tenancy law is governed at the state level, with some cities like New York City and Los Angeles having additional local regulations. See the US overview or browse by state below.
New York
Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act
Rent stabilization, DHCR oversight
California
AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act
Statewide rent cap, just cause eviction
Florida
Florida Residential Landlord & Tenant Act
No statewide rent control