Yukon Landlord-Tenant Laws: Complete Guide for Property Owners (2026)

The Residential Tenancies Act (S.Y. 2025, c. 7), which came into force on September 1, 2025, provides the legal framework for rental agreements in Yukon. This modern legislation balances the rights of landlords and tenants, replacing the former Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

Key Yukon Rental Laws at a Glance

The Residential Tenancies Act

The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is the primary statute governing residential rentals in Yukon. Key provisions include:

• Abolition of "No-cause" evictions — Landlords may no longer end tenancies without a valid, specified reason under the Act.
• Rent Control — Increases are limited by an Annual Rent Increase Index based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Whitehorse.
• Pet Damage Deposits — Landlords can now legally collect a pet deposit (up to half a month's rent).
• Mandatory Terms — The Act mandates standard terms that apply to all tenancy agreements, even if not explicitly written.

Security and Pet Deposits

Yukon landlords may collect a security deposit of up to one month's rent (s. 19). Additionally, if a tenant has a pet, the landlord may request a pet damage deposit of up to half of one month's rent (s. 21).

Deposits must be returned with interest within 15 days of the tenancy end date or the date the landlord receives the tenant's forwarding address (s. 26). Landlords can now return deposits via electronic transfer.

For more detail, see our Security DepositsPreview unavailable guide.

Rent Increases

Rent may be increased no more than once every 12 months. Landlords must provide at least 3 months' written notice before an increase takes effect. The amount of the increase is capped by the Annual Rent Increase Index, which is calculated as the two-year rolling average of the Whitehorse Consumer Price Index (CPI).

For the period May 15, 2025, to May 14, 2026, the index is 2.0%; for May 15, 2026, to May 14, 2027, the index is 2.6%. Landlords may apply for increases up to 3% above the index for extraordinary expenses (Part 2, Div 3).

For more detail, see our Rent IncreasesPreview unavailable guide.

Eviction Procedures

The RTA eliminates "no-cause" evictions. Landlords must have specific grounds to terminate a tenancy:

• Non-payment of rent — If rent is unpaid, the landlord must first serve a written notice of unpaid rent. If the tenant does not pay within 5 days of receiving this notice, the landlord may then issue a 14-day notice to end the tenancy (s. 67).
• Landlord Use — Requires notice if the landlord or a close family member intends to occupy the unit.
• Major Renovations/Demolition — Specific rules and notice periods apply, often requiring 4 months' notice.
• Tenant Breach — For repeated late payment or significant damage.

For more detail, see our Eviction ProcessPreview unavailable guide.

Required Disclosures

Yukon landlords must provide tenants with:

1. A copy of the tenancy agreement within 21 days of signing.
2. Landlord contact information — name, address, and phone number for service.
3. A completed Condition Inspection Report (Move-in and Move-out).
4. Rent receipts for any cash payments.

Maintenance and Habitability

Landlords are responsible for providing and maintaining residential property in a state of repair that complies with health, safety, and housing standards (s. 32).

Dispute Resolution

The Residential Tenancies Office (RTO) handles all residential tenancy disputes in Yukon. The office provides information, mediation, and formal hearings.

How Landager Helps

Adhering to the 2025 Residential Tenancies Act requires precise tracking of the annual rent index and the 15-day deposit return window. Landager automates these compliance workflows, ensuring you never exceed the statutory rent cap or miss a critical legislative deadline in the Yukon.