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Housing

Rights and responsibilities

Finding off-campus housing that’s right for you can take significant time and work. We provide off-campus housing resources that can assist you in your search. It is the students' responsibility to secure their own accommodation.

Tenants rights

As a renter, you are encouraged to review the Nova Scotia Renting Guide.

The guide includes information on renting apartments, mobile and tiny homes, the rules of a tenancy contract and how to abide by them, handling crime, discrimination and stressful situations, what your landlord legally can and cannot do, and finally, how to be a good tenant and community member.

Tenants resources

Tenants’ insurance

Tenants' insurance may be required by your property owner; however, even if not it is a good idea to have. Tenants' insurance provides liability coverage in the case of damage to the property or your belongings.

NSCC students and alumni have access to discounted insurance through our partnership with TD Insurance. Read more about insurance discounts available.

Tenants’ insurance resources

Learn more about tenants’ insurance in the NSCC Living in Nova Scotia Guide:

Legal support

If you’re experiencing a challenge related to housing, it is important to try to remedy it with those involved first. Ensure you are keeping a record of the communication between you, your property owner and roommates, as this can be important if you need to escalate to a dispute process.

If you cannot resolve the dispute on your own, the Residential Tenancies Program can be a tool for you. You may also want to seek legal advice from Dalhousie Legal Aid Service.

Legal Support Resources

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