Nova Scotia introduces new online forms for landlords, renters making security deposit claims

New online service for N.S. security deposits Landlords and tenants in Nova Scotia will soon be able to access an online service aimed at making it easier to deal with security deposit.

Nova Scotia has introduced a new online service to improve the process of dealing with claims on security deposits.

The change will make it easier for both tenants and landlords at the end of a tenancy, according to a news release from the province.

“It will also be easier for staff to review these claims, and that means Nova Scotians will have a decision faster,” said Colton LeBlanc, minister of Service Nova Scotia.

The current system requires tenants and landlords use the same generic form. When a claim is made by either party, a hearing is required to reach a resolution.

Beginning Aug. 1, landlords and tenants will have separate forms, tailored to resolve security deposit disputes without the need for a hearing.

If a tenant has not received their security deposit, or their landlord has submitted a request to keep or retain a portion of the deposit, they can apply within 10 days of the termination of tenancy.

The forms will be available online and in Access Nova Scotia centres across the province.

For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.