The New Brunswick Rentalsman and Consumer Affairs Branch part of the province's Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, provides day-to-day enforcement and administration of a wide range of consumer legislation including: the Consumer Product Warranty and Liability Act, the Direct Sellers Act and the Real Estate Agents Act. Activities include investigating consumer complaints, advising consumers of their rights and responsibilities, promoting consumer education and information, and issuing licenses for the regulation of businesses under consumer legislation.

New Brunswick's Direct Sellers Act provides specific protection where a homeowner purchases goods and/or services from a "door-to-door" saleperson. This includes requiring a written contract and providing consumers with a cooling-off period once they have signed a contract. The province requires all direct sellers to be licensed.