Can a Landlord Require Tenant Insurance in New Brunswick?
Government of New Brunswick guidance says a landlord may ask for proof of tenant insurance as a condition of renting. The insurance requirement should be documented in the lease or rental conditions and kept separate from the security-deposit rules.
What to know
Confirm the current lease, Residential Tenancies rules and policy wording before applying this point to a specific rental.
Confirm the current lease, Residential Tenancies rules and policy wording before applying this point to a specific rental.
Confirm the current lease, Residential Tenancies rules and policy wording before applying this point to a specific rental.
Confirm the current lease, Residential Tenancies rules and policy wording before applying this point to a specific rental.
Check the requirement before signing
If proof of tenant insurance is a condition of renting, ask what liability limit or proof format is required and make sure the condition is reflected in the lease documents.
Insurance does not replace the landlord's obligations
A tenant policy protects the renter's interests under its wording. It does not remove the landlord's statutory responsibilities to maintain a safe, clean and habitable rental unit.
Keep proof current
If the lease requires ongoing tenant insurance, retain the policy documents and renewal confirmation. A certificate or policy summary should match the tenant name and rental address.
Verify the current New Brunswick rule
Lease requirements, security-deposit procedures and insurance wording can change. Use the official source below before making a rental or claim decision.
Government of New Brunswick — First-time renters →