Bill 265: Residential Tenancies Act (amended)

This bill directly affects anyone who rents out residential property in Nova Scotia — whether they're a solo landlord with a basement apartment, a small property management company, or a larger multi-unit building owner. Landlords will need to purchase and maintain carbon monoxide detectors in every unit, test them at the start of each tenancy, and replace them when needed. They'll also need to arrange professional radon testing (a 91-day process) for every rental unit at least once every five years, share results with tenants in writing, and — if levels are too high — hire qualified contractors to carry out radon mitigation work within six months, followed by a second round of testing. Keeping records of all testing and mitigation for at least ten years adds an ongoing administrative duty on top of the upfront costs.