ManitobaBill 13Second Reading
Bill 13: The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act
Sponsor: Hon. Minister SandhuIntroduced March 12, 2026Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
What this bill does
This Manitoba bill amends the Residential Tenancies Act to require landlords to register their rental units with the Director of Residential Tenancies, strengthen tenant privacy protections for older orders, increase administrative penalties, and mandate periodic reviews of rent regulation.
Plain-language summary by Legisail — not legal advice.
Business impact
Compliance
This bill directly affects residential landlords in Manitoba — whether you're a solo operator renting out a single basement suite or a small property management company overseeing multiple units. If you own or manage rental properties, you'll now need to file unit-level information (address, your contact details, and your repair agent's info) with the province, and keep that information updated within 30 days of any changes. You'll also need to give tenants proper notice before showing a unit to prospective renters while they're still living there. On the penalty side, if you ignore a director's order, fines can now reach $10,000 — double the previous maximum — so non-compliance carries real financial risk.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMarch 12, 2026
Second ReadingApril 13, 2026
Next: Committee review
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