Deposits
How much deposit can a landlord charge in Nova Scotia?
No more than half of one month's rent. It must earn interest and be returned within 10 days of the tenancy ending if the landlord has no claim — otherwise they must apply to the Residential Tenancies Program to keep it.
By the LeasePlain Editorial Team · Checked against Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act per our editorial standards·Last reviewed August 2026
Landlords can't charge extra cleaning, key, or pet deposits on top of the security deposit.