Saskatchewan (SK) law guide
Quick answer
Saskatchewan has no rent control: landlords may raise rent by any amount with at least 12 weeks written notice (one increase per year). The security deposit is capped at one month's rent. Disputes go to the Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT/Rentalsman); for nonpayment overdue by 15 days, landlords may issue an immediate termination notice.
Security deposit rules
Maximum one month's rent; held by landlord in trust; returned with interest within 7 business days of tenancy end
Rent control
None, no provincial guideline; landlords may raise rent any amount with 12 weeks' written notice (once per year)
Tribunal/board
Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT), also called the Rentalsman
Nonpayment notice
Immediate termination notice once rent is 15+ days overdue; otherwise one month's notice for periodic tenancies
Saskatchewan rental market snapshot
Population
1.2 million
Renter households
~30%
Median rent
$1,525/mo (2BR)
Largest rental markets
Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw
Regina and Saskatoon 2BR averages sit near $1,473 and $1,548 respectively per CMHC 2025 data; vacancy rates remain around 2.2 to 3.1%.
Saskatchewan landlords may collect a security deposit of up to one month's rent. The deposit must be held in trust and returned, with any applicable interest, within 7 business days after the tenancy ends if there are no deductions.
Deductions are permitted only for unpaid rent or damage beyond normal wear and tear. If a landlord withholds the deposit improperly, tenants can apply to the ORT for its return plus compensation.
There is no provincial rent increase guideline in Saskatchewan; landlords may increase rent by any amount. However, a landlord must serve written notice at least 12 weeks (approximately 3 months) before the increase takes effect, and rent may only be raised once per year. SRHIA members may give 6 months' notice with up to two increases per year.
The ORT has jurisdiction to review whether an increase is unreasonable, though this bar is rarely met outside extraordinary circumstances. Additional fees beyond rent and the permitted deposit are not allowed.
For nonpayment of rent overdue by 15 or more days, a landlord may serve an immediate termination notice. For other breaches, one month's notice is required for month-to-month tenancies (one week for week-to-week tenancies).
If the tenant does not vacate, the landlord must apply to the ORT for an order of possession. The ORT schedules a hearing and a Hearing Officer issues a binding order; enforcement can be escalated through the courts if needed.
Landlords must provide at least 24 hours written notice before entering, specifying a 4-hour window between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Entry without notice is permitted only in genuine emergencies.
Landlords are required to keep the rental unit in a good state of repair and comply with all health, safety, and housing standards. Tenants may apply to the ORT for an order requiring repairs if the landlord fails to act.
Tenants are protected from discrimination under the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, which prohibits denial of housing on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and other protected grounds.
Tenants have the right to quiet enjoyment, to receive a copy of their signed lease within 20 days, and to apply to the ORT to resolve disputes about maintenance, deposits, or illegal rent increases. Retaliation by a landlord for exercising legal rights is prohibited.
Fixed-term leases exceeding 3 months must be in writing, signed by both parties, and include all required standard conditions. Month-to-month tenancies do not require a written agreement, but the Standard Conditions of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 apply automatically.
There is no mandatory provincial standard lease form (unlike Ontario). At end of a fixed term, the tenancy automatically converts to a month-to-month tenancy unless either party gives proper notice or the parties renew in writing.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. Laws change; confirm the current statute or consult an attorney before acting. Last reviewed 2026-06-06.
Saskatchewan FAQ
Yes. Saskatchewan has no rent control or provincial guideline. Your landlord can raise rent by any amount, but must give you at least **12 weeks written notice** and can only do so **once per year**. The ORT can review an increase if it is found to be grossly unreasonable.
A landlord can charge a maximum of **one month's rent** as a security deposit. It must be held in trust and returned within **7 business days** after you vacate, minus any legitimate deductions for unpaid rent or damage beyond normal wear and tear.
If rent is **15 or more days overdue**, your landlord can serve an immediate termination notice. If you do not leave, the landlord applies to the **Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT/Rentalsman)** for an order of possession. You have the right to attend the hearing and dispute the notice.
The **Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT)**, also known as the Rentalsman, is the provincial tribunal that handles landlord-tenant disputes. You can file an application online or in person at a provincial Service Centre. Hearings are conducted by a Hearing Officer who issues a binding order.
No, except in emergencies. Landlords must provide **24 hours written notice** specifying a 4-hour entry window between **8 a.m. and 8 p.m.** Entering without proper notice is a violation of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 and can be reported to the ORT.
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