Yukon Landlord Required Disclosures: What to Provide Tenants

Under the Yukon Residential Tenancies Act (effective 1 September 2025), landlords are required to provide tenants with specific information and documents at the start of a tenancy and upon request throughout the rental period. Failure to meet these disclosure obligations can limit your rights — including your ability to deduct from a security deposit or issue a valid eviction notice.

Required Disclosures at a Glance

1. Written Tenancy Agreement

While Yukon permits oral tenancy agreements, written agreements are strongly recommended and required for fixed-term tenancies. If a written agreement exists, the landlord must provide a copy to the tenant within 21 days of the date the tenant signs it.

The tenancy agreement must include the following mandatory information:

• Landlord's name, address, and phone number (for service of notices)
• Address of the rental unit
• Date the agreement was made and the tenancy's start date
• End date (if fixed-term)
• Description of any additional spaces the tenant has access to (parking, storage, laundry)

2. Standard Mandatory Terms

Every tenancy agreement — whether written or oral — must incorporate the standard terms prescribed by the Residential Tenancies Act, covering:

• Subletting and assignment rights
• Condition inspection procedures
• Permitted and prohibited fees
• Landlord entry rules
• Procedures for ending the tenancy
• Lock policies
• Rent increase rules
• Repair and maintenance obligations
• Water and plumbing provisions

Landlords cannot include terms that contract out of the Act's provisions. Any clause in a lease that gives the landlord more rights (or the tenant fewer rights) than the Act allows is void.

3. Condition Inspection Report

Before a tenant moves in, the landlord and tenant must jointly inspect the rental unit and complete a Condition Inspection Report. This report documents the state of the unit before occupancy.

A second inspection is required at the end of the tenancy.

The landlord must:

• Complete the report at move-in
• Provide a signed copy to the tenant within 7 days of the inspection
• Retain the report for use at move-out when assessing deductions from the deposit

Failure to conduct the inspection or provide the report may bar the landlord from making deductions from the security deposit based on damage.

4. Minimum Rental Standards

Landlords must provide a copy of the minimum rental standards as set out in the Residential Tenancies Act regulations. These standards outline the basic health, safety, and habitability requirements that all rental units must meet.

5. Rent Receipts

Yukon landlords must provide a rent receipt whenever a tenant requests one. Best practice is to issue receipts routinely (monthly) to maintain clear payment records and prevent disputes.

6. No Application Fees

Landlords are prohibited from charging application fees for processing rental applications. Collecting such fees is a violation of the Residential Tenancies Act.

How to Stay Compliant

1. Use the government template — The Yukon government provides a tenancy agreement template that includes all mandatory disclosures.
2. Inspect thoroughly — Complete the Condition Inspection Report in detail with photos; both parties must sign.
3. Keep landlord information current — Update tenants if your address or contact number changes.
4. Issue receipts promptly — Respond to rent receipt requests immediately to avoid disputes.
5. Don't charge illegal fees — Application fees are prohibited; only security and pet deposits may be collected upfront.

Elevate Your Yukon Property Management

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