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Safe and Clean Apartments Act

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Bill overview

Bill NS178, “Safe and Clean Apartments Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-65-session-1.

Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.

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What you need to know

The Safe and Clean Apartments Act, currently at First Reading in the Nova Scotia Assembly, aims to regulate the maintenance and cleanliness of apartments in the province. If passed, this bill would require landlords to ensure their properties meet certain standards, including regular cleaning and maintenance, and provide tenants with information about the property's condition.

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Key provisions

  1. 01This Act may be cited as the Safe and Clean Apartments Act.
  2. 02The Minister of Housing and Communities is responsible for the administration of this Act.
  3. 03A landlord must ensure that all rental units in their building meet minimum standards for cleanliness and safety.
  4. 04A landlord must provide tenants with a written report on the maintenance and repairs of the rental unit at the beginning of each tenancy.
  5. 04A landlord who fails to comply with this Act may be subject to fines and penalties.
  6. 05The Nova Scotia Housing and Communities Minister may make regulations respecting the administration of this Act.

Vote roll

No division has been recorded for this bill yet.