Halifax R-400 & M-200 Compliance Platform

Your Halifax rental compliance, handled automatically.

BridgeTrade digitizes Bylaw R-400 registration, auto-generates your M-200 Maintenance Plan, and dispatches WCB-insured contractors before HRM inspection deadlines arrive.

No credit card required · First property free · R-400 form included

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3 properties · Halifax

All Compliant

123 Quinpool Rd

4 units · Apartment

94Compliant

47 Dresden Row

2 units · Duplex

88Due Apr 29

9 South Park St

1 unit · Condo

100Compliant
R-400 registry synced · 2 min ago

Government reviewed — Industry recognized

Province of

Nova Scotia

R-400 Standards

Rental Housing

Nova Scotia

RHNPS Recognized

Halifax Regional

Municipality

HRM R-400 Aligned

The regulatory context

Halifax landlords face real new obligations. The penalties are not hypothetical.

Municipal Bylaws R-400 and M-200 fundamentally changed the compliance landscape for Halifax rental property owners. Being unaware is not a defence.

Up to $10,000 per violation

Non-compliance fines are steep

Halifax Bylaw R-400 mandates rental property registration with HRM. Bylaw M-200 requires a documented 5-year maintenance plan. Violations carry per-property penalties that stack.

5-year plan required by law

Spreadsheets won't satisfy an inspector

Nova Scotia's "warm, safe, and dry" standard requires documented proof. A complete R-400 audit trail — not a shared Google Doc — is what an HRM inspector expects.

Annual testing cycles

One missed inspection creates liability

Smoke alarms, dryer duct cleaning, and fire extinguisher checks require annual documentation. A single missed cycle creates personal liability under the NS Residential Tenancies Act.

Simple process

From unregistered to fully compliant in under 24 hours.

BridgeTrade guides Halifax landlords through every step — R-400 registration, M-200 compliance, and ongoing maintenance management.

1

Register under Bylaw R-400

Complete your official Halifax R-400 rental property registration digitally. The July 14, 2023 HRM form, exactly — in under 5 minutes.

2

Auto-generate your M-200 plan

Your 5-year Maintenance Plan is built from your property profile. All 20 R-400 elements covered: structural, mechanical, and fire safety.

3

Dispatch WCB-insured contractors

When deadlines approach, BridgeTrade alerts vetted Halifax contractors and captures job evidence directly to your Compliance Passport.

4

Share your compliance status

Your Compliance Passport stays current automatically. Share verified compliance with HRM, insurers, or tenants — on demand, one click.

Your compliance proof

A living, verified record of your property's R-400 status.

Every job booked through BridgeTrade automatically updates your Compliance Passport — a verifiable record you can share with HRM inspectors, tenants, and insurers on demand.

  • Auto-generated M-200 Maintenance Plan from your R-400 property profile.
  • Digital audit trail for every inspection — exportable for HRM review.
  • Automated reminders 30 days before mandatory inspection deadlines.
  • One-click dispatch to WCB-insured, verified Nova Scotia contractors.

Compliance Passport

Oceanview Apts

Halifax Peninsula · 6 units

94

/100 score

R-400 RegistrationRegistered
M-200 Maintenance PlanActive
Dryer Duct CleaningDone Jan 20
Fire Alarm TestingDue in 28 days
CO Detector CheckDone Dec 4
Last verified 2 hours ago

Built for NS landlords

Every feature designed for the Halifax regulatory environment.

R-400 Digital Registration

The official HRM R-400 form digitized exactly. Register multiple Halifax properties in minutes.

M-200 Plan Generator

Your NS Bylaw M-200 maintenance plan generated instantly — all 20 R-400 compliance elements covered.

Evidence Vault

Photos, documents, and contractor reports linked directly to R-400 elements and inspections.

Deadline Automation

Never miss a fire alarm test, dryer duct cleaning, or smoke detector replacement cycle.

Contractor Network

200+ WCB-insured Halifax tradespeople. Same-week booking across HRM for all mandatory inspections.

Portfolio Dashboard

All your Halifax rentals, leases, tenant communications, and compliance status — one place.

Official recognition

Reviewed by government. Trusted by landlords.

The only compliance platform in Canada presented to Nova Scotia building officials and the province's leading landlord association.

Province of Nova Scotia

Presented to Nova Scotia's Building Standards Division. Our platform digitizes the official R-400 form (July 14, 2023) exactly and aligns with the province's rental compliance framework.

Official R-400 form digitized precisely

Rental Housing Nova Scotia (RHNPS)

Presented to RHNPS to help Nova Scotia landlords navigate R-400 requirements. Demonstrated to the province's leading association for small and accidental landlords across HRM.

Presented to RHNPS membership

What landlords say

Halifax landlords stopped worrying about compliance.

“Before BridgeTrade I had a spreadsheet for 8 units and was terrified every time I heard about an inspection. Now I have a perfect audit trail. No fines, ever.”

J

James M.

Portfolio Landlord · Halifax Peninsula

“Getting my M-200 plan generated automatically was genuinely impressive. The R-400 form alone saved me half a day of figuring out what HRM actually wanted.”

S

Sarah L.

Property Manager · Dartmouth, NS

“As an accidental landlord I didn't even know R-400 existed. BridgeTrade walked me through registration, set up my reminders, and dispatched the first inspection.”

D

David K.

Single-Unit Landlord · Bedford, NS

Our contractor network

Licensed trades for every R-400 compliance need.

WCB-insured Halifax contractors for every mandatory inspection — plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and fire safety — booked and evidenced through BridgeTrade.

Serving Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford & all of HRM

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Start free today

Your first R-400 registration is free. Forever.

Halifax landlords are eliminating compliance risk with BridgeTrade. Register your property, get your M-200 plan, and book your first inspection — in one afternoon.

No credit card · First property free · Cancel anytime

Halifax R-400 & M-200 Compliance FAQ

Everything Halifax landlords need to know about Bylaw R-400 registration, M-200 maintenance plans, HRM inspections, and non-compliance penalties.

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