Which statements correctly reflect the statutory framework for leases in Manitoba?

• A. The Residential Tenancies Act and The Landlords and Tenant Act govern leases.
• B. Leases are not subject to any statute.
• C. Leases are exclusively governed by common law.
• D. The Building Code governs all leases.

Answer: (A)

Manitoba leases operate under statute, not purely on private contracts. The Residential Tenancies Act provides the rules for most residential rental agreements—covering what rent can be charged, how deposits are handled, required notices, repair responsibilities, and eviction processes. The Landlords and Tenants Act complements this by addressing additional rights and duties in the landlord–tenant relationship, often covering leases that aren’t strictly residential or filling gaps left by the RTA. The Building Code, by contrast, governs construction and safety standards, not the terms of a lease. So recognizing that both acts establish the framework for leases in Manitoba is correct, since they together regulate tenancy arrangements and protect the rights of both landlords and tenants within the statutory system.