Nova Scotia
MSI health coverage and residential tenancy rules are provincial and are not duplicated here until we have checked the current official pages. Federal and national listings still apply.
We do not yet have a Nova Scotia-only housing guide page in this edition. The listings below are national programs whose official pages do not exclude Nova Scotia.
| Listing | Cost to read | Applies in | What we could verify | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMHC landlord and tenant responsibilitiesCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation | Free | National overview | Repair duties and the ban on lockouts | Provider page |
| Renting a home as a newcomerImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada | Free guide | All of Canada, with provincial differences | The first read before a lease | Provider page |
CMHC states the basic split: landlords keep the place habitable and cannot harass you, and tenants pay rent and repair damage they cause. Eviction still has to follow the provincial process.
Last checked October 19, 2026
IRCC's renting guide explains leases, deposits, landlord entry, and what to check before you move in. The enforceable rules still come from the province or territory.
Last checked October 19, 2026
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