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Saskatchewan landlord-tenant law,
in plain language.
A quick-reference cheat sheet for The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. Plain-language summaries only — always confirm against the official text before you act.
Authority: Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT)
Quick reference
Numbers and notice periods most landlords ask us about in Saskatchewan.
Security deposit
Max 1 month rent.
Rent increases
Once per 12 months · no cap; written notice (12 months for monthly tenancy, 1 year for fixed-term).
Tenant gives notice
1 full rental period written notice.
Notice — unpaid rent
15-day notice for unpaid rent.
Notice — for cause
Notice term varies by breach (14 days–1 month).
Ending the lease
Periodic ended with 1 full rental period notice; fixed-term ends per the lease.
Right of entry
24 hours written notice between 8am-9pm.
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-language summary distilled from The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. RTA rules change frequently — always confirm against the current statute and your provincial body before acting on any notice, increase or termination.
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