Residential Tenancies: guide to resolving disputes between tenants and landlords

Processes available to tenants and landlords to resolve disputes.

This guide outlines the options available to tenants and landlords to resolve a dispute when they aren’t able to resolve the dispute themselves.

Information includes:

  • tenant and landlord relationship
  • resolving disputes on your own
  • how to get help from the Residential Tenancies Program to resolve disputes
  • how to make an Application to Director
  • mediation and hearing process
  • Order of the Director (decision)
  • how to appeal the Order of the Director (decision)

Type:
  • Guide

Author: Residential Tenancies
Department: Service Nova Scotia