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Security Deposit Return Letter Template — New Brunswick

In New Brunswick, your security deposit — capped at one month's rent (one week's rent for a week-to-week tenancy) — isn't held by your landlord at all: New Brunswick is unusual: your landlord must remit the deposit to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal within 15 days of collecting it, and the Tribunal — not your landlord — holds it in trust and pays it back to you with accrued interest. Below is a ready-to-edit letter asking your landlord to confirm they have no claim so the Residential Tenancies Tribunal can release it to you — customize it, then mail it.

New Brunswick at a glance

  • Deposit cap: one month's rent (one week's rent for a week-to-week tenancy).
  • Return deadline: released to you automatically with interest if your landlord doesn't file a claim within 7 days of your move-out — if they do, the Tribunal resolves the claim before releasing what's left.
  • Interest: the landlord must pay interest on your deposit — New Brunswick is unusual: your landlord must remit the deposit to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal within 15 days of collecting it, and the Tribunal — not your landlord — holds it in trust and pays it back to you with accrued interest.
  • Dispute body: Residential Tenancies Tribunal (RTT).

Security Deposit Return Letter Template

Copy the letter below into the editor, replace the text in [brackets] with your details, and PostPal will print and mail it for you.

Subject: Request to Release Security Deposit
[Your Name]
[Your Forwarding Address]
[City, New Brunswick  Postal Code]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email]

[Date]

[Landlord Name]
[Landlord Address]
[City, New Brunswick  Postal Code]

cc: Residential Tenancies Tribunal

RE: RELEASE OF SECURITY DEPOSIT

Dear [Landlord Name],

I am writing regarding the tenancy at [Rental Property Address], which ended on [Move-out Date]. As you know, the security deposit of $[Amount] I paid at the start of the tenancy was remitted to and is held in trust by the Residential Tenancies Tribunal, not by you directly, under Residential Tenancies Act (SNB 1975, c. R-10.2, s. 8).

I am asking you to confirm to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal in writing that you have no claim against my deposit, so that it can be released to me with the interest it has earned. I am not aware of any unpaid rent or damage beyond normal wear and tear that would justify a claim, and I understand you have 7 days from my move-out date to file one with the Tribunal.

Please provide this confirmation, or contact me to discuss any concerns, as soon as possible and before that 7-day window closes. If I do not hear from you, I will follow up directly with the Residential Tenancies Tribunal to confirm the status of my deposit.

I would prefer to resolve this without a formal dispute and trust you will attend to this promptly.

Sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]

What your security deposit return letter must include

  • Your full name and forwarding address, and the landlord’s name and address
  • The tenancy address, move-out date, and the amount of your deposit
  • A statement that the deposit is held by the Residential Tenancies Tribunal, with the statute cited
  • A request that the landlord confirm in writing they have no claim against the deposit
  • A statement that you will follow up with the Residential Tenancies Tribunal directly

Send it registered, with proof of delivery

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Frequently asked questions

Who holds my security deposit in New Brunswick?

Under Residential Tenancies Act (SNB 1975, c. R-10.2, s. 8), your landlord must remit your deposit to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal within 15 days of collecting it — the Tribunal holds it in trust for the whole tenancy. At the end of the tenancy, it is released to you automatically with interest if your landlord doesn't file a claim within 7 days of your move-out — if they do, the Tribunal resolves the claim before releasing what's left.

Is my landlord required to pay interest on my deposit?

Yes. New Brunswick requires landlords to pay interest on security deposits — New Brunswick is unusual: your landlord must remit the deposit to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal within 15 days of collecting it, and the Tribunal — not your landlord — holds it in trust and pays it back to you with accrued interest. Ask for it explicitly in your demand letter.

What happens if my landlord misses the deadline?

You can apply to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal to recover the deposit. Keep your written demand and proof of mailing — it supports your application.

Should I send this by registered mail?

Yes. Registered mail gives you a dated record the landlord received your demand, which is useful evidence if you apply to the RTT. PostPal can mail your letter by registered mail with Canada Post, complete with tracking and proof of delivery.

More security deposit return letter templates for other provinces

Legal facts verified against official sources on September 2, 2026: www2.snb.ca, www2.snb.ca.

This template is provided for convenience only. It is not legal advice and does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Court limits and rules change — confirm anything time-sensitive on the official page, and consult a qualified legal professional for advice specific to your situation.