How much notice do I give to move out in Newfoundland?

For a month-to-month tenancy, at least one month's written notice; for week-to-week, at least one week. A fixed-term lease ends on its end date and otherwise continues month-to-month.

How much notice does my landlord give in Newfoundland?

For a no-fault end to a periodic tenancy, the landlord may give three months' notice. For unpaid rent, a 10-day notice to vacate after rent is about 5 days late.

Do I have to move out when my fixed-term lease ends in Newfoundland?

Not necessarily — if you stay without a new agreement, the tenancy usually continues month-to-month, with the same notice rules.

Where are tenancy disputes decided in Newfoundland?

Through Residential Tenancies (Service NL), which resolves disputes and issues decisions.

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Newfoundland & LabradorSeptember 11, 20265 min read

How Much Notice to End a Tenancy in Newfoundland?

Ending a tenancy in Newfoundland and Labrador means giving the right notice at the right time. Here's how much notice you owe, what your landlord owes you, and how to do it properly.

By the LeasePlain Editorial Team · Checked against Ontario's Residential Tenancies Act per our editorial standards·Last reviewed September 2026

If You Want to Move Out (Month-to-Month)

For a month-to-month tenancy, you must give at least one month's written notice. For a week-to-week tenancy, at least one week. Keep a copy of your notice.

Fixed-Term Leases

A fixed-term lease ends on its end date. If you stay past it without a new agreement, it usually continues as a month-to-month tenancy under the same one-month notice rules.

When the Landlord Ends a Tenancy

A landlord needs a valid reason and the right notice, for example:

Periodic tenancy (no fault): the landlord may give 3 months' notice.
Unpaid rent: once rent is about 5 days late, the landlord can start the process, leading to a 10-day notice to vacate.
The notice must be in writing, dated, and state the reason.

What Makes a Notice Valid

Any notice must be in writing, dated, name the rental, and give the correct end date. A defective notice can be challenged through Residential Tenancies (Service NL) — read it carefully before acting.