Northwest Territories Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this province.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
10 days
Lease Violation
10 days
When can the landlord file?
Landlord must go to the Rental Office to obtain an eviction order if the tenant has not moved out.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant may dispute the notice through the Rental Office.
Hearing timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing, depending on Rental Office schedule.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only a rental officer or court may order and enforce eviction; self-help is prohibited.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
10 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
10 days
Landlord Can File
Landlord must go to the Rental Office to obtain an eviction order if the tenant has not moved out.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant may dispute the notice through the Rental Office.
Hearing Timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing, depending on Rental Office schedule.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only a rental officer or court may order and enforce eviction; self-help is prohibited.
Legal Citations
- Residential Tenancies Act, SNWT 2007, c 15