3 Yukon lease clauses landlords add that don't actually work
These show up in homemade and copy-pasted leases all the time. None of them are enforceable under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act — even when both parties sign. We've cited the specific statute or regulation for each.
Important. Provincial tenancy law in Yukon is governed by the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, S.Y. 2012, c. 20. Disputes are heard by the Residential Tenancies Office (Yukon). This page is general information, not legal advice — when in doubt, consult a paralegal or lawyer.
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"Security deposit equal to two months' rent"
Yukon caps the security deposit at one month's rent.
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"Rent increases mid-term"
Rent cannot be increased during a fixed-term tenancy; for periodic tenancies, increases require 3 months' notice and only once every 12 months.
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"Tenant is responsible for all repairs"
Landlord's repair obligation under s. 31 is non-waivable.
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