Saskatchewan (SK) eviction guide
Quick answer
Serve a written termination notice (rent arrears trigger immediate notice after 15 days overdue), then file with the Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT) for $50. A hearing is typically held within a few weeks and the ORT issues a decision within 1 to 2 days of the hearing.
| Legal grounds | Nonpayment of rent (15+ days overdue), lease violations, illegal activity, substantial property damage, landlord or family member moving in |
|---|---|
| Minimum notice | Immediate written notice (nonpayment 15+ days); 1 month (periodic tenancy, other cause); 1 week (week-to-week) |
| Where to file | Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT) |
| Filing fee | $50 CAD (non-refundable, paid via ORT online portal) |
| Typical timeframe | 4 to 8 weeks from notice to enforcement |
Served when rent is overdue by 15 days or more; the tenant may still dispute the notice at an ORT hearing before being removed.
Used for most other grounds including lease violations, significant disturbance, or landlord personal use in a month-to-month tenancy.
Used for week-to-week tenancies when ending the tenancy for cause or at natural expiry.
Available where a tenant creates a serious health or safety risk, significant property damage, or engages in illegal activity.
| Step | Timeframe | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Serve written termination notice | Day 1 | Deliver the notice in writing to the tenant at the rental unit, identifying the tenant, landlord, property address, termination date, and reason. |
| 2. Wait for notice period to expire | Immediate to 1 month depending on grounds | If the tenant pays all arrears or corrects the breach before the notice date, the tenancy continues and no application is needed. |
| 3. File application with the ORT | After notice expiry | Submit an ORT application online at saskatchewan.ca/ort and pay the $50 non-refundable fee to request a possession order. |
| 4. Attend ORT hearing | Within a few weeks of filing | Both landlord and tenant present evidence; the ORT issues a written decision typically within 1 to 2 days of the hearing. |
| 5. Obtain Writ of Possession | After ORT decision | If the ORT orders possession, the landlord obtains a Writ of Possession from the ORT and delivers it to the Court of King's Bench sheriff. |
| 6. Sheriff enforces removal | 1 to 3 days after Writ delivery | The Court of King's Bench sheriff is the only person authorized to physically remove the tenant; self-help eviction is illegal. |
The ORT application fee is $50 CAD (non-refundable). Landlords may also seek an order for unpaid rent and repair costs at the same hearing, avoiding a second filing fee.
Once the ORT issues a possession order and a Writ of Possession is obtained, a Court of King's Bench sheriff executes the removal, typically within 1 to 3 days of receiving the writ. Self-help eviction (changing locks, removing belongings, or cutting utilities without a court order) is illegal in Saskatchewan and exposes the landlord to significant liability.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (SS 2006, c R-22.0001). Self-help eviction is illegal everywhere; always follow the court process.
Saskatchewan eviction FAQ
Rent must be at least **15 days overdue** before a landlord can serve an Immediate Notice to Vacate for non-payment.
No. Only a Court of King's Bench sheriff acting on a Writ of Possession from the ORT may remove a tenant. Changing the locks yourself is illegal.
The full process from notice to sheriff enforcement typically takes **4 to 8 weeks** depending on whether the tenant disputes the notice.
The non-refundable application fee is **$50 CAD**, payable through the ORT online portal at saskatchewan.ca/ort.
If the tenant pays all arrears owed before the ORT hearing date, the tenancy continues and the eviction application will typically not succeed.
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