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Free Prince Edward Island Rental Application Form - Fill Online, Sign & Download the PDF

Prince Edward Island's Residential Tenancy Act (in force since 2023) flatly bans application fees: a landlord cannot charge you to accept, process, or investigate your application. The only deposit allowed is a security deposit of up to one month's rent, and annual rent increases are set by IRAC. Fill it out below with plain-English help on every field, then sign and download your completed PDF free.

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Prince Edward Island rental application rules to know

•Prince Edward Island's Residential Tenancy Act (in force 2023) prohibits application fees: a landlord shall not charge you for accepting or processing your application, investigating your suitability, or accepting you as a tenant (s. 12).
•The only deposit a landlord can take is a security deposit, capped at one week's rent for a weekly tenancy and one month's rent in any other case (s. 14(3)); only one deposit is allowed, and only at the start of the tenancy (s. 15).
•The landlord must give a receipt and place the deposit in an interest-bearing account within 2 banking days, using a dedicated trust account if the landlord has 3 or more units, and must credit interest at the prescribed rate (s. 14).
•The landlord must return your security deposit with interest, or apply to keep part of it, within 15 days after the tenancy ends (Residential Tenancy Act s. 40).
•A tenancy term that prohibits a service animal in the rental unit is void and of no effect (s. 16).
•'Source of income' is a protected ground under the PEI Human Rights Act, so a landlord cannot refuse you because your income comes from social assistance or other support; 'criminal conviction' is protected only in employment, not housing, so a landlord may still ask about criminal history.
•A landlord may ask for your Social Insurance Number but cannot require it under federal privacy guidance, and a credit check can be run without it.
•Annual rent increases are set by the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) through the Residential Tenancy Office; the maximum allowable increase for 2026 is 2 percent, and the annual guideline itself cannot exceed 3 percent (s. 49(3)). A landlord may apply for an above-guideline increase under s. 50; the Director can approve a larger total increase phased in over multiple years.

Last reviewed 2026-07-16. General information, not legal advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a landlord charge an application fee in Prince Edward Island?

No. Section 12 of the Residential Tenancy Act prohibits a landlord from charging you for accepting or processing your application, investigating your suitability, or accepting you as a tenant. The only money you can be asked for is the security deposit once you are approved.

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit?

One week's rent for a weekly tenancy, or one month's rent in any other case. Only one security deposit is allowed and it can only be collected at the start of the tenancy. The landlord must return it with interest, or apply to keep part of it, within 15 days after the tenancy ends (s. 40).

What can a landlord ask on my rental application?

A landlord can ask about income, employment, rental history, references, and run a credit check. Under the PEI Human Rights Act they cannot refuse you based on source of income; criminal conviction is a protected ground only in employment, so a landlord may still ask about criminal history for housing.

Can a landlord require my Social Insurance Number?

A landlord may ask for your SIN, but you are not required to provide it under federal privacy guidance. A credit check can be run using your name, date of birth, and address, so you can usually decline and still be screened.

Can a landlord refuse a service animal in PEI?

No. Under section 16 of the Residential Tenancy Act, any lease term that bans a service animal from the rental unit is void and has no effect. Service animal users are also protected from disability discrimination under the PEI Human Rights Act.

How much can my rent go up in 2026?

Annual rent increases are regulated by IRAC through the Residential Tenancy Office. The maximum allowable increase for 2026 is 2 percent, and the annual guideline itself cannot exceed 3 percent. A landlord may apply for an above-guideline increase; the Director can approve a larger total increase phased in over multiple years. Only one increase is allowed every 12 months with proper notice.

More free landlord & tenant forms

For landlords: the tenant application form and the rental verification form.