Prince Edward Island Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this province.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
20 days to move out (tenant can remain if rent paid within 10 days)
Lease Violation
30 days
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may apply to the Rental Office after the notice period expires.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant may request that any eviction notice be set aside.
Hearing timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing, depending on Rental Office schedule.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only a court officer or sheriff may enforce an eviction order; self-help is prohibited.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
20 days to move out (tenant can remain if rent paid within 10 days)
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
30 days
Landlord Can File
Landlord may apply to the Rental Office after the notice period expires.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant may request that any eviction notice be set aside.
Hearing Timeline
Typically 2–4 weeks after filing, depending on Rental Office schedule.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only a court officer or sheriff may enforce an eviction order; self-help is prohibited.
Legal Citations
- Rental of Residential Property Act, RSPEI 1988, c R-13.1