Landlord & Tenant Rights in Saskatchewan (2026)
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Rent increases, eviction notices, security deposits, and dispute resolution: everything landlords and tenants need to know in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan landlord-tenant guide
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Where to File a Dispute in Saskatchewan
Open this section ↓↑ Close this sectionOffice of Residential Tenancies (ORT)
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/boards-commissions-and-agencies/office-of-residential-tenanciesFiling fee: $50 for most applications
Legislation: The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006
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Rent Increases in Saskatchewan
Open this section ↓!No rent control: any increase is permitted with notice
No rent control in Saskatchewan. Landlords may increase rent by any amount with proper written notice.
Notice required for a rent increase: Periodic tenancies: 12 months' written notice before the effective date, or 6 months if the landlord is a member in good standing of a prescribed association of landlords (the Saskatchewan Landlord Association or the Network of Non-Profit Housing Providers of Saskatchewan). An increase also cannot take effect before the later of 18 months after the tenancy began and 12 months after the previous increase, or 12 months and 6 months respectively for association members. In a fixed term tenancy the rent can only rise if the amount and date were agreed when the tenancy was entered into.
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Eviction and Notice to End Tenancy
Open this section ↓Month-to-month tenancy
One full rental period's notice
Fixed-term tenancy
Fixed-term ends on agreed date without notice
Important forms & details
Non-payment: notice may be given immediately once rent is 15 days in arrears; the 15 days is the arrears trigger, not the notice period itself. Cause: 1 month written notice; serious cases may proceed to an ORT hearing with no set notice period.
Landlord entry: 24 hours' written notice
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Deposits in Saskatchewan
Open this section ↓✓Security Deposit
Max: One calendar month's rent
No more than one calendar month's rent, of which at most half may be requested at the start and the balance within the following two months. A landlord claiming all or part of it must apply within seven business days of the tenancy ending.
✗Last Month's Rent
No last month's rent deposits in Saskatchewan.
✗Pet Deposit
No additional deposits above the one-month security deposit maximum.
↑ Close this sectionTenant insurance
Tenant insurance is separate from your landlord's policy. It may pay for loss of or damage to your own possessions, accidental damage you cause to the unit, injury to visitors and extra living costs if you have to move out, within the policy's limits.
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Key Forms and Documents: Saskatchewan
Open this section ↓↑ Close this sectionGet form →Form 7 (portal-generated)
Immediate Notice to Vacate for Non-Payment of Rent
Get form →Form 8 (portal-generated)
One-Month Notice to End Tenancy (periodic)
Get form →Form 8b / 8c / 8d (portal-generated)
Notice for Owner-Occupy (8b), Purchaser Own-Use (8c), or Specified Use (8d)
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Common Questions
Can a landlord evict me without reason in Saskatchewan?Open this section ↓↑ Close this sectionCan a landlord evict me without reason in Saskatchewan?
Generally no. Saskatchewan requires a valid reason (non-payment, substantial breach, landlord's own use, etc.) and proper written notice. "No fault" evictions are limited.
What can a landlord deduct from my security deposit?
Landlords can deduct for unpaid rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear. They cannot deduct for: minor scuffs or nail holes, carpet wear from normal use, or general cleaning that was already needed. An itemized statement must be provided.
How do I file a complaint against my landlord (or tenant) in Saskatchewan?
File an application with the Office of Residential Tenancies at https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/boards-commissions-and-agencies/office-of-residential-tenancies. Filing fee: $50 for most applications. Gather your evidence (lease, notices, photos, messages) before filing.
My landlord wants to enter without notice. Is that legal?
In most cases, no. Saskatchewan requires 24 hours' written notice. Entry without notice (except for emergencies) is generally a breach of the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment and can be raised as a complaint at the ORT.
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Saskatchewan-specific things to know
- •No rent control. A condition inspection report is recommended at move-in and move-out.
Official sources
- Office of Residential Tenancies: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/boards-commissions-and-agencies/office-of-residential-tenancies
- The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 →
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