Yukon Eviction Process: Landlord Guide to Ending a Tenancy (2025)

Ending a tenancy in Yukon became significantly more structured when the new Residential Tenancies Act took effect on September 1, 2025. The most important change: landlords can no longer evict tenants without a valid reason. Understanding the legal grounds, required notice periods, and proper procedures is critical to avoiding costly disputes at the Residential Tenancies Office (RTO).

Key Change: No "No-Cause" Evictions

As of September 1, 2025, Yukon landlords must have a valid reason to end a tenancy. The following are the legislated grounds under the new Residential Tenancies Act:

Notice Requirements (All Tenancy Types)

All notices to end a tenancy must:

• Be in writing
• Be signed and dated by the party giving notice
• Clearly state the rental unit address
• Specify the effective move-out date

Notices may be served in person, by mail (registered mail recommended; deemed received 5 days after mailing), or electronically if the other party has consented in writing.

Non-Payment of Rent

When rent is not paid on time, the landlord must first serve a written Notice of Unpaid Rent, allowing a 5-day cure period. If the tenant pays all outstanding rent within those 5 days, the tenancy continues.

If rent remains unpaid after these 5 days, the landlord may then issue a 14-day Notice to End the Tenancy for Unpaid Rent. The tenant may void this notice by paying the overdue rent in full or applying for dispute resolution with the RTO within 7 days of receiving the notice.

Tenancy Ended by Mutual Agreement

Both the landlord and tenant may agree in writing to end the tenancy on any date. This avoids the formal notice process and is the simplest resolution.

Tenant's Right to End a Tenancy

Tenants may end a tenancy by giving:

• 1 full month's notice for monthly tenancies
• 3 full months' notice for yearly tenancies
• 1 week's notice for weekly tenancies

Additionally, tenants can end a fixed-term tenancy early with 1 month's notice if their safety is at risk (requires a statement of eligibility), or if they need to move into long-term care.

Dispute Resolution at the RTO

If a landlord's notice to end tenancy is contested, the tenant may file for dispute resolution with the Residential Tenancies Office (RTO). The RTO acts as an adjudicator and can:

• Uphold or dismiss the notice
• Award damages
• Order rent reductions or repayment of deposit

Disputes arising on or after September 1, 2025 are governed by the new Residential Tenancies Act. Disputes from before September 1, 2025 continue under the former Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

Former Act Notice Periods (Pre-September 2025 Disputes)

For disputes governed by the former Act:

Best Practices for Landlords

1. Document all grounds — Keep records of non-payment, lease violations, or safety incidents before issuing a notice.
2. Use proper forms — The Yukon government provides approved notice forms; always use the correct version.
3. Allow the cure period — For non-payment, wait the full 5 days after the initial notice before proceeding with a 14-day notice.
4. File promptly — If the tenant doesn't comply with a valid notice, file with the RTO quickly.
5. Seek legal counsel — For complex situations (occupancy for renovations, safety risks), consult an attorney before issuing notice.

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