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What every Saskatchewan lease must cover
Tenant's insurance is strongly recommended. The landlord's policy does not cover the tenant's personal property or personal liability.
RTA 2006 (SK) s. 47 (covenants)
The tenant must not alter, paint, or install fixtures without the landlord's prior written consent. Locks may not be changed without the landlord's consent and the tenant must prov…
RTA 2006 (SK) s. 47
The landlord must maintain the rental premises in a good state of repair and fit for habitation, and must comply with all health, safety and housing standards. The tenant must keep…
RTA 2006 (SK) ss. 49 and 50
The tenant may not assign or sublet the premises without the landlord's written consent. The landlord must not unreasonably withhold consent and may not charge more than reasonable…
RTA 2006 (SK) s. 48
Rent is payable on the day specified in the lease. The landlord must provide a receipt for any cash payment. Late fees, if any, must be reasonable and set out in the lease.
RTA 2006 (SK) s. 45
The landlord may enter only: (a) in an emergency; (b) with the tenant's consent; (c) with 24 hours' written notice between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for repairs or inspection; or (d)…
RTA 2006 (SK) s. 53
A fixed-term tenancy ends on the date specified in the lease if proper notice has been given; otherwise it converts to month-to-month. A month-to-month tenant must give at least on…
RTA 2006 (SK) ss. 56–69
Clauses Saskatchewan landlords add that don't actually work
These show up in homemade and copy-pasted leases all the time. None of them are enforceable in Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan caps the security deposit at one month's rent.
RTA 2006 (SK) s. 32
Interest at the rate set by regulation must be paid on the security deposit, regardless of the lease wording.
RTA 2006 (SK) s. 35
Rent cannot be increased during a fixed-term tenancy and not more than once every 12 months for a periodic tenancy. Proper notice (typically 6 months) is required.
RTA 2006 (SK) ss. 25–28
The landlord's obligation to keep the premises habitable cannot be contracted out of.
RTA 2006 (SK) s. 49
The landlord is required to give a receipt for any cash payment of rent.
RTA 2006 (SK) s. 45
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