NWT Rental Office
The NWT Rental Office has updated its Application to the Rental Officer forms for both tenants and landlords. The Expedited Hearing Policy, Useful Life Policy and Affidavit of Service Policy have also been posted to this page. These documents can be viewed at the bottom of this page under Documents and Forms.
Overview
The Rental Office is a convenient and accessible place for landlords and tenants to obtain information regarding their rights and obligations. Many landlord-tenant problems are solved simply by providing landlords and tenants with information concerning their respective rights and responsibilities.
Please use the following link to submit an application to the Rental Office.
Many tenants and a surprising number of landlords are unaware of the legislation that governs their relationship or the tenancy agreement that forms the contract between them. The provision of information is probably the single most important function of the office, often serving to eliminate conflict and problems before they start.
The rental officer is also available to make presentations or participate in forums with tenants, property managers or others involved in residential tenancy matters. These services are provided free of charge in the belief that informed and knowledgeable landlords and tenants are more likely to respect the rights and obligations of each other and less likely to end up in a conflict situation.
Documents and forms
Application to a rental officer
Applications for landlords and tenants.
PDF • 296.97KB • Issued May 16, 2025
Download NWT Rental Office – Form - Application to a Rental Officer - Tenant.pdfAbandoned property
Forms/documents for abandoned property.
PDF • 151.53KB • Issued August 31, 2010
Download NWT Rental Office – Abandoned Personal Property EN.pdfPDF • 150.79KB • Issued August 31, 2010
Download NWT Rental Office – Inventory - Abandoned Property EN.pdfPDF • 145.45KB • Issued May 30, 2018
Download NWT Rental Office – Report of Return or Request to Dispose.pdfPDF • 151.53KB • Issued December 11, 2014
Download NWT Rental Office – Report of Sale of Abandoned Personal Property.pdfAgreements
Forms/documents for agreements.
PDF • 20.88KB • Issued May 14, 2025
Download NWT Rental Office – Tenancy Agreement - Residential Tenancies Act.pdfAssignment and subletting
Forms/documents for assignment and subletting.
PDF • 219.51KB • Issued September 15, 2020
Download NWT Rental Office – Assignment Agreement - June 2019.pdfPDF • 147.18KB • Issued August 31, 2010
Download NWT Rental Office – Subletting Agreement EN.pdfInspections
Forms/documents for inspections.
PDF • 480.03KB • Issued September 26, 2014
Download NWT Rental Office – Inspection Form EN.pdfPolicies
Forms/documents for policies.
PDF • 244.23KB • Issued May 16, 2025
Download NWT Rental Office – Affidavit of Service Policy -2025-04-14.pdfPDF • 268.29KB • Issued May 16, 2025
Download NWT Rental Office – Expedited Hearing Policy - 2025-04-04.pdfPDF • 198.6KB • Issued May 16, 2025
Download NWT Rental Office – Useful Life Policy - 2025-04-04.pdfInformation about the Residential Tenancies Act
Information about the Residential Tenancies Act for landlords and tenants.
Interest rate schedule
Interest rate schedule 2026.
PDF • 525.25KB • Issued January 23, 2026
Download NWT Rental Office - Interest rate schedule 2026Annual Reports
PDF • 21.49MB • Issued December 4, 2025
Download Rental Office Annual ReportThe rules for renting property in the Northwest Territories are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act and the Residential Tenancies Regulations.
The act appoints a rental officer to enforce the act, provide the public with information, and resolve disputes between landlords and tenants who have entered into residential tenancy agreements. Decisions by the rental officer have the same force as a Supreme Court order.
The legalization of cannabis will require both landlords and tenants to be aware of how the legislation will affect the usage of cannabis in their residences.