PEI residential tenancy
PEI rental agreement and inspection checklist
Review Form 1 written agreements, the previous rent disclosure and Form 5 move-in inspections.
Check the required Form 1 details
Review the parties, premises, term, rent, included services, security deposit, emergency contact and additional terms. The standard form also records the previous tenant’s rent, which matters under PEI rent control.
If a term conflicts with the statute, a signature does not automatically make it enforceable. Keep the version both parties signed; requests to rewrite key terms should be documented.
Move-in condition inspection
A landlord and tenant should inspect together and complete Form 5. If the tenant cannot attend, the landlord should offer two reasonable opportunities and then follow the Act’s alternative procedure if needed.
Photograph dated conditions: appliances, walls, windows, plumbing, furniture, smoke alarms, damage and cleanliness. Give both parties the completed report.
At move-out
Repeat the inspection and record any disputed differences. Keep the condition reports for a security deposit claim, rather than relying on memory or general assertions.
Include forwarding contact details and ask for the deposit plus interest or an explanation of a properly filed claim within the statutory 15-day window.