Commissioner’s Guidelines – Minor Modification Requests in a rental

Last updated: 30 March 2026

Tenants are allowed make minor modifications in their rental home subject to the landlord’s approval. 

This publication provides guidelines on seeking the Commissioner's approval for:

  • Landlords: some refusals or condition
  • Tenants: challenging a refusal or condition.

More information about applying for a minor modification is available on making changes to a rental home.  

Commissioner determinations has more information about how and when you may need to apply for a commissioner's determination.

Applying to the Commissioner 

Applications can be made using the online form:

 Application to the Commissioner - Pets or minor modifications