How to contact Nunavut Rental Office about a dispute

Check jurisdiction

The Nunavut government says its Rental Office covers most residential rental property but not federally owned housing. Public or employee housing can have special conditions.

The official Nunavut Rental Office page says federally owned housing is outside its coverage. For other accommodation, check the particular exemptions in section 6(2) of the Act instead of assuming all public housing or staff housing falls outside the legislation.

Describe the dispute

Prepare dates, agreement, rent records, photos, notices, repair requests and the remedy you seek. Ask which current application form to use.

Investigation and mediation

The office investigates and may mediate disputes. If the parties cannot agree, a Rental Officer may hold a hearing and issue an order.

Orders

Orders for money can be enforced through a court process. Contact the office rather than assuming you can carry out your own eviction.

For an affected landlord or tenant, section 87 generally starts the 14-day appeal period when the Rental Officer’s order is served. Under section 88 of the May 2024 consolidated Act, an appeal actually brought under section 87 stays operation of the appealed order. Confirm the current court rules and any statutory amendments with the Nunavut Court of Justice.