Saskatchewan Landlord Required Disclosures: What You Must Tell Tenants

Saskatchewan's Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 requires landlords to disclose specific information to tenants before or at the start of a tenancy. Failure to make required disclosures can undermine a landlord's legal position in disputes before the Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT).

Summary of Required Disclosures

Landlord Contact Information

Every landlord must provide tenants with:

1. An address for service — where formal notices can be sent
2. A telephone number — for general communication
3. An emergency repair telephone number — if different from the general contact number

This information must be provided at or before the start of the tenancy and must be updated if it changes. Failure to provide accurate contact information may affect the landlord's ability to enforce lease terms.

Standard Conditions

The Residential Tenancies Regulations prescribe a set of Standard Conditions that must be included in every written tenancy agreement. These are non-negotiable statutory terms that:

• Cannot be contradicted by other terms in the lease
• Cannot be altered by agreement between the landlord and tenant
• Override any conflicting provisions in the tenancy agreement

Standard Conditions cover fundamental rights and obligations including maintenance responsibilities, entry rules, security deposit handling, and dispute resolution procedures.

Tenancy Agreement Requirements

If a written tenancy agreement is used (mandatory for fixed-term tenancies over 3 months), the landlord must disclose the following within the agreement:

1. Legal names of both landlord and tenant
2. Address of the rental unit
3. Tenancy start date
4. Type of tenancy — weekly, monthly, or fixed-term
5. End date (for fixed-term leases — if omitted, it becomes month-to-month)
6. Rent amount and payment period
7. Rent due date
8. Utility responsibilities — who pays for what
9. Facilities and services included in the rent
10. Security deposit amount and payment schedule

The landlord must provide the tenant with a signed copy of the tenancy agreement within 20 days of entering into it.

Entry Notice Disclosure

Tenants must be informed of their right to advance notice before landlord entry:

• 24 hours' written notice is required for routine inspections or maintenance
• Notice must specify the date, time, and purpose of entry
• Entry must occur between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM
• Maximum of 7 days' advance notice — notice given more than 7 days in advance is not valid

Exceptions to 24-Hour Notice

Lease Renewal and Expiry Disclosure

For fixed-term tenancies, landlords must:

1. Provide a "Term Lease — Two Month Notice of Intention" form at least 2 months before the lease expires
2. State clearly whether they intend to renew or not renew the tenancy
3. If renewing, specify the proposed terms for the new lease period

If the landlord fails to provide this notice, the tenancy may automatically convert to a month-to-month periodic tenancy under the original terms.

Rent Increase Disclosure

Landlords must provide written notice of any rent increase:

Rent increase notices must use an ORT-approved form to be valid. See our Rent IncreasesNáhled není dostupný guide for detailed information.

Rules and Policies

If a landlord imposes any building-wide rules or policies (e.g., quiet hours, parking assignments, guest policies), these rules must be:

• Reasonable in nature
• In writing
• Communicated to the tenant before they take effect

Unreasonable rules can be challenged by tenants through the ORT.

Human Rights Disclosures

Under the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, landlords must not discriminate against prospective or current tenants based on:

• Race, colour, ancestry, or place of origin
• Religion or creed
• Sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity
• Marital or family status
• Disability
• Age (18+)
• Receipt of public assistance

All tenants must be given equal consideration during the application process.

Best Practices for Landlords

1. Use a comprehensive tenancy agreement — ensure it includes all required information and Standard Conditions
2. Provide the signed agreement promptly — don't wait the full 20 days; provide it at signing
3. Keep copies of everything — maintain copies of all disclosures, notices, and signed documents
4. Update contact information immediately — if your phone number or address changes, notify tenants right away
5. Use ORT-approved forms — for rent increases, lease renewal notices, and all formal communications
6. Post emergency contacts visibly — especially in multi-unit buildings

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