Yukon (YT) eviction guide
Quick answer
Yukon evictions go through the Residential Tenancies Office (RTO). Nonpayment of rent requires a 14-day notice; the tenant can void it by paying within 5 days (first offence only). The RTO filing fee is $50. Unlawful self-help eviction is prohibited under the *Residential Tenancies Act, S.Y. 2025, c. 7*.
| Legal grounds | Nonpayment of rent, breach of tenancy agreement, repeated late payment, property damage, disturbance, or landlord/family occupancy |
|---|---|
| Minimum notice | 14 days (nonpayment or cause); 3 months (landlord/family occupancy) |
| Where to file | Residential Tenancies Office (RTO), Whitehorse |
| Filing fee | $50 CAD (fee waiver available) |
| Typical timeframe | 4 to 10 weeks from notice to order, depending on scheduling and whether the tenant contests |
Served after rent is overdue; the tenant can void the notice by paying all outstanding rent within 5 days of receipt, but only on the first offence.
Used for significant breaches such as property damage, repeated disturbance, safety violations, or material breach of the tenancy agreement.
Required when the landlord or an immediate family member genuinely needs to occupy the unit; no-cause evictions without this basis are prohibited under the 2025 Act.
| Step | Timeframe | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Serve written notice | Day 1 | Deliver the correct written notice (14-day or 3-month) stating the reason, effective date, and the tenant's address. |
| 2. Wait out the notice period | 14 days or 3 months | The tenancy continues until the notice expires; do not attempt to enter or remove the tenant's belongings. |
| 3. Apply to the RTO if tenant remains | After notice expires | File an application for dispute resolution at the RTO (307 Black Street, Whitehorse) with the $50 fee; the tenant has 10 days from receiving the notice to file their own application. |
| 4. Attend RTO hearing | Within weeks of filing | A dispute resolution officer hears both parties and issues a binding written decision; no lawyer is required but one may be hired. |
| 5. Receive possession order | Days after hearing | If the RTO rules in the landlord's favour, it issues an order of possession specifying the date by which the tenant must vacate. |
| 6. Court enforcement if tenant refuses | As needed after order | If the tenant ignores the possession order, the landlord may apply to the Yukon Supreme Court to have a court enforcement officer remove the tenant and restore possession. |
The RTO application fee is $50 CAD (fee waiver available for low-income applicants). If court enforcement is required, additional sheriff or enforcement officer fees apply and vary by circumstance.
If the tenant does not vacate by the date in the RTO possession order, the landlord must apply to the Yukon Supreme Court for a writ of possession, which is then executed by a court enforcement officer (not the landlord). Self-help eviction tactics such as changing locks, removing belongings, or cutting utilities are illegal and expose the landlord to damages.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Residential Tenancies Act, S.Y. 2025, c. 7. Self-help eviction is illegal everywhere; always follow the court process.
Yukon eviction FAQ
No. The 2025 Residential Tenancies Act eliminated no-cause evictions. A landlord must cite a valid ground such as nonpayment, breach, or genuine personal occupancy.
On a first offence, the tenant can void the notice by paying all outstanding rent within **5 days** of receipt. On a second or subsequent nonpayment, paying does not void the notice.
From serving notice to receiving an RTO possession order typically takes **4 to 10 weeks**, longer if the tenant contests or court enforcement is later required.
No. Self-help eviction is illegal in Yukon. Only a court enforcement officer may physically remove a tenant after a proper court order.
At the **Residential Tenancies Office (RTO)** at 307 Black Street, 1st Floor, Whitehorse, or by email to rto@yukon.ca, with a **$50** filing fee.
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