Forms & Resources

What You Need to Know

Below you will find a list of documents, forms, and resources, that are all referenced from our Help Topics.

This page was created to make it easy to find the information you need, when you already know what you are looking for. If you are unsure of how to use the resources listed here, please see the appropriate Help Topic for more information.

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Files / Documents
Affidavit of Service (PDF)
This form can be used by a landlord or tenant to let Service NL know that documents have been properly served.
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Application for Certification (PDF)
Landlord and tenants can use this form to have a Service NL order "certified" so it can be enforced through the Courts or the Sheriff's Office.
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Application for Substituted Service (PDF)
Tenants and landlords can use this form to request permission from Service NL to serve notices on your landlord some way other than writing.
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Application to Dispose of Abandoned Personal Property (PDF)
A landlord can use this form to make an application to Service NL for permission to dispose of personal property that was abandoned by a tenant.
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Application to Sell Abandoned Personal Property (PDF)
A landlord can use this form to make an application to Service NL for permission to sell personal property that was abandoned by a tenant.
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Authorization of Representative (PDF)
This form can be used by a landlord or tenant to authorize someone else to represent them at a Service NL hearing.
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Claim Form and Notice of Hearing (PDF)
This form can be used by landlord and tenants to file a claim with Service NL and bring a matter to a hearing.
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Formal Request for Repairs (PDF)
Tenants can use this form to make a formal request for repairs to their landlord.
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Landlord’s Notice to Terminate Early – With Cause (PDF)
A landlord can use this form to terminate a rental agreement early for reasons permitted in the Residential Tenancies Act.
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Notice to Enter Premises (PDF)
This form can be used by a landlord to give notice of entry to a tenant.
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Notice to Enter When Landlord Suspects Abandonment (PDF)
This form can be used by a landlord when they believe a rental unit has been abandoned by a tenant.
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Notice to Increase Rent Form (PDF)
Landlords can use this form to notify their tenants about a rental increase.
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Notice to Tenant to Effect Repairs to Damages (PDF)
This form can be used by a landlord to formally request that tenants repair damages that they have caused.
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Residential Premises Condition Report (PDF)
This condition report is meant to be completed by a landlord and tenant as part of an incoming inspection, and again as part of the final inspection. It will show what issues were present at the time the tenants took possession of the unit, and what issues were caused while they were occupying the unit.
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Sample Roommate Agreement (MS Word)
A sample Roommate Agreement that you can use to help create your own personalized agreement.
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Standard Rental Agreement (PDF)
This is a Standard Rental Agreement that can be printed out, and filled in.
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Tenant’s Application to Terminate Early – Family Violence (PDF)
A tenant can use this form to apply to the Director of Residential Tenancies to terminate a month to month or a fixed term rental agreement for issues relating to family violence.
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Tenant’s Notice to Terminate Early – Special Circumstance (PDF)
A tenant can use this form to terminate a fixed term rental agreement due to special circumstances permitted by the Act.
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Tenant’s Notice to Terminate Early – With Cause (PDF)
A tenant can use this form to terminate a rental agreement early for reasons permitted in the Act.
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Tenant’s Notice to Terminate – Standard (PDF)
A tenant can use this form to terminate a rental agreement.
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Landlord’s Notice to Terminate – Standard (PDF)
A landlord can use this form to terminate a rental agreement.
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Residential Tenancies Act, 2018 (PDF)
A PDF version of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2018.
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Witness Affidavit (PDF)
This form can be used to provide a witness statement as part of a Service NL hearing.
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Resources
Fact Sheet – Abandonment of Residential Premises (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL that explains the obligations of landlords when a tenant abandons a rental unit or leaves personal property behind.
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Fact Sheet – Dispute Resolution (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL explaining the dispute resolution process.
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Fact Sheet – Increasing Rent (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL that explains the rules surrounding rental increases.
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Fact Sheet – Other Terms and Conditions (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL talking about other terms and conditions that may be found in a rental agreement.
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Fact Sheet – Personal Possessions (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL that talks about what happens to personal property left behind by a tenant.
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Fact Sheet – Rental Agreement (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL that explains what information is required in a rental agreement.
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Fact Sheet – Requesting Repairs (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL that explains the obligations of landlords and tenants regarding repairs and maintenance.
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Fact Sheet – Security Deposit (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL about security deposits.
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Fact Sheet – Serving Notice (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL detailing the different ways you can serve formal notices.
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Fact Sheet – Statutory Conditions (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL that explains the basic obligations of landlords and tenants.
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Fact Sheet – Sublet or Assignment (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL that talks about subletting or assigning your rental unit to someone else.
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Fact Sheet – Termination Notice – Standard (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL about terminating a rental agreement.
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Fact Sheet – Termination Notice Early – Cause (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL that discusses terminating a rental agreement early for a reason permitted by the Residential Tenancies Act.
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Fact Sheet – Termination Notice Early – Family Violence (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL explaining how a tenant can terminate a fixed term rental agreement early in situations where family violence is involved.
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Fact Sheet – Termination Notice Early – Special Circumstance (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL that talks about terminating a rental agreement early in special circumstances.
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Fact Sheet – Types of Rental Agreements (Service NL) (PDF)
A fact sheet from Service NL talking about the different types of rental agreements.
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Government Service Centres – Contact Information (Website)
Contact information for Service NL offices across the province.
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Guidelines Regarding the Use of Service Animals (Website)
These guidelines reflect the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission’s interpretation of the provisions of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Act and the Service Animal Act and legal decisions from across Canada with respect to the use of service animals.
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Human Rights Act (Website)
The Human Rights Act is a provincial law that protects people in Newfoundland and Labrador from discrimination and harassment. The Human Rights Act recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of all people, that we all have equal rights and opportunities and should live free from discrimination and harassment.
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Insurance Bureau of Canada (Website)
Established in 1964, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is the national industry association representing Canada's private home, auto and business insurers.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission (Website)
The Human Rights Commission is an independent at arm’s length government agency that is responsible for promoting an understanding of, acceptance of, and compliance with the provisions of the Human Rights Act.
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Rental Agreement Notice Regulations (Website)
These regulations specify what information a landlord must provide in writing to the tenant if no written rental agreement exists.
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Residential Tenancies Act (Website)
The Residential Tenancies Act is the legislation that governs the landlord-tenant relationship in Newfoundland & Labrador.
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Residential Tenancies Regulations (Website)
These are the general regulations that have been passed under the Residential Tenancies Act.
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Security Deposit Interest Calculator (Website)
This tool can be used to determine the amount of interest that should be paid for security deposits held by a landlord.
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Security Deposit Interest Rates (PDF)
A list of security deposit interest rates from 1989 to present.
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Security Deposit Interest Regulations (Website)
These regulations specify the calculation that is used by Service NL to determine how much interest should be paid on deposits held by a landlord.
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Service Animal Act (Website)
The Service Animal Act prohibits the provider of accommodation, goods and services and facilities in places that the public are customarily admitted from denying the disabled person access to the accommodation, goods and services, or facilities for the reason that they are accompanied by a service animal.
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Service NL – Landlord & Tenant Division (Website)
Service NL mediates and adjudicates disputes between residential landlords and tenants and is responsible for enforcement of the Residential Tenancies Act.
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