Raising Rent in Saskatchewan
The notice, timing and fixed-term rules a Saskatchewan landlord has to follow before raising rent.
Last updated: October 2026
Short answer
A Saskatchewan landlord gives a periodic tenant at least 12 months written notice of a rent increase, or 6 months if a member of a prescribed landlord association. The first increase cannot take effect within 18 months of the tenancy start, and later ones are 12 months apart.
The rent increase rule in Saskatchewan
Part IV of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 deals with notice and timing for rent increases. It does not set a percentage limit on the size of an increase, and the government's Rent Increases page gives no guideline figure either. The limits are on when you can raise rent and how much notice you must give, not how much.
For a periodic tenancy, you give the tenant written notice at least 12 months before the effective date of the increase. A landlord who is a member in good standing of a prescribed association of landlords can give 6 months. The prescribed associations are the Saskatchewan Landlord Association Inc. and the Network of Non-Profit Housing Providers of Saskatchewan Incorporated. The tenant-side view is in our Saskatchewan rent increases guide.
For the short version, see how much can a landlord increase rent.
Timing and how often you can raise rent
| Standard landlord | Association member | |
|---|---|---|
| Written notice | At least 12 months before the effective date | At least 6 months before the effective date |
| First increase | Effective no earlier than 18 months after the tenancy start date | Effective no earlier than 12 months after the tenancy start date |
| Later increases | At least 12 months after the effective date of the previous increase | At least 6 months after the effective date of the previous increase |
The 18 months (or 12 for members) is measured to the effective date of the increase, not to the date you serve the notice. Here is an example. If a tenancy started on 1 March 2025, a standard landlord could not have an increase take effect before 1 September 2026. The 12-month notice would then have to be served by 1 September 2025, which is during the first six months of the tenancy.
No separate rule was found for weekly tenancies. The same section applies to any periodic tenancy.
If a member's membership lapses during a 6-month notice period, the increase takes effect 12 months after the notice.
Raising rent during a fixed term
A fixed term is different. A landlord under a fixed term tenancy must not increase the rent during that term unless the amount and the time when it takes effect were agreed between you and the tenant when the fixed term was entered into. The amount can be a dollar figure or a percentage. If the lease says nothing, rent cannot go up until the term ends.
A fixed term does not roll into a month-to-month tenancy on its own. It ends on its end date unless you and the tenant make a new agreement. You must serve a written notice of your intentions on the approved form at least two months before the end date. The tenant then has one month to accept your new terms in writing. A tenant who does not respond is treated as having rejected the offer and must leave at the end of the term. So the end of a fixed term is where you can offer a new rent, but you cannot force a periodic tenant to sign a new lease: terms other than the standard conditions change only if both sides agree, apart from a rent increase served under the Act. Our Saskatchewan lease agreements guide covers lease basics.
How to give a valid notice
- Check the dates. Confirm the tenancy start date and the effective date of any previous increase, and count the minimum gaps above.
- Check which notice applies. Landlords who are not association members can use the 12-month Notice of Rent Increase on the ORT online portal. Members use the Notice of Rent Increase for Prescribed Landlord Association Members.
- Choose an effective date that works. It has to be at least the notice period after the tenant receives the notice, at least the minimum time after the start of the tenancy, and at least the minimum time after the last increase.
- Serve it in writing and keep proof. Keep a dated copy and a record of when the tenant got it.
- Bill the new amount only from the effective date. Do not collect more earlier.
What makes an increase invalid or unsafe
Some mistakes shift the date. Others can bring a claim.
- Not enough notice. The Act does not void the notice. It takes effect on the earliest date that does comply. A tenant can also apply for compensation for what was paid in the meantime.
- Too soon. An increase that would take effect within 18 months of the tenancy start (12 for members), or less than 12 months after the previous increase (6 for members), does not meet the rule.
- A fixed term increase that was not agreed at signing. The Act bans it.
- New charges instead of a rent increase. You cannot add a charge for a service or facility that was free, or raise an existing charge, unless the tenant agrees or the ORT orders it. This counts for utilities, parking and similar items that came with the rent.
- Dressing a rent increase up as something else. Not all rent changes are rent increases. An increase in rent for added occupants is not a rent increase under this part if your lease allows for it by a provision that sets the amount that rent varies with the number of occupants.
Housing program tenancies where rent is based on income can be adjusted by the housing program as the tenant's income rises, which is a separate rule.
After the notice goes out
A tenant who does not pay the new rent from the effective date is behind on rent, which brings in the unpaid rent process in tenant not paying rent in Saskatchewan. A landlord may not give notice to end a tenancy for the sole purpose of increasing the security deposit, and a tenant may seek relief if a notice came after the tenant enforced their rights. Do not combine a rent increase with a cause notice unless a cause ground actually applies.
If you are unsure what rent the market supports, a rent estimate for similar units can help you choose a figure before you serve the notice. This guide explains the rules in general terms; for a specific case, ask the tribunal or a licensed legal professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cap on rent increases in Saskatchewan?
No cap or guideline figure was found. The Act deals only with notice and timing for rent increases, and the government's Rent Increases page gives no percentage limit.
How much notice do I give for a rent increase in Saskatchewan?
For a periodic tenancy, at least 12 months written notice before the effective date, or 6 months if you are a member in good standing of a prescribed association of landlords.
When can I raise rent for the first time?
The increase cannot take effect within the first 18 months of the tenancy, or 12 months for association members. The count runs to the effective date of the increase.
How often can I raise rent?
Once every 12 months, or once every 6 months for association members. The gap runs from the effective date of the previous increase.
Which landlord associations qualify for the 6-month notice?
The Saskatchewan Landlord Association Inc. and the Network of Non-Profit Housing Providers of Saskatchewan Incorporated are the prescribed associations.
Can I raise rent during a fixed term?
Only if the amount and the time it takes effect were agreed when the fixed term was entered into. The amount can be a dollar figure or a percentage.
What if I give less notice than required?
The notice takes effect on the earliest date that does comply, and a tenant can apply for compensation for amounts paid in the meantime.
Which form do I use?
Landlords who are not association members can use the 12-month Notice of Rent Increase on the ORT online portal. Association members use the Notice of Rent Increase for Prescribed Landlord Association Members.
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