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

Yukon's landlord-tenant framework underwent a significant transformation when the new Residential Tenancies Act came into force on September 1, 2025, replacing the former Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. Whether you manage a single-family home, a condo, or a suite in Whitehorse, understanding Yukon's updated residential tenancy laws is essential to staying compliant and protecting your investment.

Key Yukon Rental Laws at a Glance

The New Residential Tenancies Act (2025)

Effective September 1, 2025, the Residential Tenancies Act introduced several tenant-protective reforms:

• No "no-cause" evictions — Landlords can only end a tenancy for specified valid reasons.
• CPI-based rent control — Annual increases are capped at the two-year average of the Whitehorse Consumer Price Index.
• Pet deposits — For the first time, landlords may collect a pet damage deposit (up to half a month's rent).
• AI rent-setting prohibition — Using algorithmic tools to set rent is prohibited.

Security Deposits

Yukon landlords may collect a security deposit of up to one month's rent. A separate pet damage deposit of up to half a month's rent may also be collected if the tenant has a pet.

Deposits must be returned within 15 days of the later of: the tenancy end date, or the date the landlord receives the tenant's forwarding address or e-transfer information in writing. Failing to return the deposit or apply for dispute resolution within that window forfeits the landlord's claim to the deposit.

For more detail, see our Security Deposits预览不可用 guide.

Rent Increases Under the new Residential Tenancies Act, rent increases are capped at the two-year average of the Whitehorse Consumer Price Index (CPI). For the period of May 15, 2026, to May 14, 2027, the allowable rent index is 2.6%.

Landlords must provide at least 3 months' written notice using an approved government form and may raise rent no more than once every 12 months.

For more detail, see our Rent Increases预览不可用 guide.

Eviction Procedures As of September 1, 2025, Yukon landlords cannot evict without cause. Valid grounds for ending a tenancy include:

• Non-payment of rent — Landlord must allow a 5-day cure period before issuing a formal notice.
• Repeated late payment
• Safety risk posed by the tenant
• Landlord or family member occupancy
• Major renovations or demolition

For more detail, see our Eviction Process预览不可用 guide.

Required Disclosures Yukon landlords must provide tenants with:

1. A written tenancy agreement within 21 days of signing.
2. Landlord contact information — name, address, and phone number for service.
3. A completed and signed Condition Inspection Report before move-in.
4. Rent receipts upon request.

Maintenance and Habitability

Yukon landlords must maintain all rental units in a "good, safe, healthy and tenantable state of repair". This includes structural integrity, working plumbing/heating, pest-free premises, and smoke alarms.

Late Fees Fees must be reasonable and stipulated in the tenancy agreement. Landlords are permitted to issue a termination notice for non-payment when rent is overdue, providing a 5-day opportunity for the tenant to cure.

Lease Requirements Written leases are strongly recommended and must be provided within 21 days. The government provides standard terms that incorporate the Residential Tenancies Act provisions.

Dispute Resolution Residential tenancy disputes are handled by the Residential Tenancies Office (RTO).

How Landager Helps

Adhering to Yukon's Residential Tenancies Act requires precise operations. Landager delivers a streamlined solution that automates key compliance workflows, tracking the 15-day security deposit return deadline and managing 2026 CPI-based rent increase schedules to eliminate compliance vulnerabilities.