5 Manitoba lease clauses landlords add that don't actually work
These show up in homemade and copy-pasted leases all the time. None of them are enforceable under the The Residential Tenancies Act — even when both parties sign. We've cited the specific statute or regulation for each.
Important. Provincial tenancy law in Manitoba is governed by the The Residential Tenancies Act, C.C.S.M. c. R119. Disputes are heard by the Residential Tenancies Branch (RTB). This page is general information, not legal advice — when in doubt, consult a paralegal or lawyer.
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"Security deposit equal to one month's rent"
Manitoba caps the security deposit at one-half (0.5) of one month's rent.
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"No interest on the security deposit"
Interest at the rate set by regulation must be paid annually on the deposit, regardless of the lease's wording.
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"Rent will increase by X% per year (above guideline)"
Increases above the annual guideline require RTB approval based on the actual operating costs of the building. Lease clauses that pre-authorize above-guideline increases are unenforceable.
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"Tenant is responsible for all repairs"
The landlord's repair obligation under s. 59 cannot be contracted out of.
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"No pets allowed (no exceptions)"
Pets-related clauses are permitted, but cannot be used to refuse service animals; doing so violates the Manitoba Human Rights Code.
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