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Saskatchewan landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Saskatchewan landlord, deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

Security deposit

1 month's rent

Return: 7 business days

Late fees

Must be reasonable and in written lease

Entry notice

24 hours written

Termination notice

1 month (month-to-month)

Rent control

No cap; 12 months' notice of an increase, none in the first 18 months, then once every 12 months

Required disclosures

Every Saskatchewan residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Condition report at move-in and move-out

Notable Saskatchewan quirk

Deposits must be returned within 7 business days; members of the Saskatchewan Landlord Association can raise rent on 6 months' notice instead of 12.

Saskatchewan landlord law FAQ

How much can a landlord charge for late rent in Saskatchewan?

Must be reasonable and in written lease. Late fee terms should always be written into the lease.

What is the security deposit limit in Saskatchewan?

1 month's rent. Deposit return deadline: 7 business days.

How much notice does a landlord need to enter a rental in Saskatchewan?

24 hours written.

Is there rent control in Saskatchewan?

No cap; 12 months' notice of an increase, none in the first 18 months, then once every 12 months.

Sources

Summarized from public statutes, state bar guides, and provincial residential tenancy acts.

Saskatchewan: rent increases

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Other provinces

Nova Scotia

½ month's rent

New Brunswick

1 week (weekly) / 1 month (monthly or longer)

Newfoundland and Labrador

¾ month's rent (2 weeks' rent for weekly tenancies)

Prince Edward Island

1 month's rent (1 week if rent is paid weekly)

Yukon

1 month's rent

Northwest Territories

1 month's rent

Nunavut

1 month's rent

Ontario

Last month's rent only (no damage deposit)