Consultations
Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act
The Residential Tenancies Act of the Northwest
Territories was first enacted in 1987 and was modeled on
legislation in effect across the country. It has been amended
over the years on a piece meal basis. Similar legislation
continues to be in force in all Provinces and Territories.
The Residential Tenancies Act regulates the relationship between residential landlords and tenants. The Act strikes a balance between the interests of tenants and landlords. It also provides for the resolution of disputes between landlords and tenants by a rental officer, and gives him or her the authority to make orders on certain matters, including the termination of tenancy agreements.
The consultation paper contains a commentary on the major components of residential tenancy legislation, proposes directions for change and poses questions for discussion.
The Department of Justice is interested in hearing your views on the specific proposals and questions raised, as well as any other comments or suggestions you may have regarding the reform of the Residential Tenancies Act.
After the consultation process is completed, the Department of Justice will determine the changes it wishes to initiate.
The consultation period is over.
Public consultation meetings were held:
Yellowknife June 7, 2005
Hay River June 9, 2005
Inuvik
June 16, 2005
For more information, contact:
Senior Policy Advisor
Policy and Planning
Department of Justice
Tel: (867) 920-6418
