Move-In and Move-Out Condition Reports in Saskatchewan

Is a Condition Report Legally Required?

Unlike some provinces, Saskatchewan's official guidance on security deposits does not state that a condition report is a strict legal requirement for every tenancy. What does exist is an official Condition of Premises Checklist published by the Office of Residential Tenancies, meant to be completed at move-in and again at move-out.

Why You Should Still Do One

Even where it isn't strictly mandatory, a signed condition report is one of the clearest pieces of evidence in a deposit dispute at the ORT. Both the landlord and tenant should walk through the unit together, note the condition of walls, flooring, appliances, and fixtures, and both sign and keep a copy. Photos taken the same day add further protection for either side.

How This Connects to Deposit Claims

If a landlord files a claim against your security deposit for damage, having a signed move-in condition report makes it much easier to show what condition the unit was actually in when you took possession -- and to dispute a claim for pre-existing wear and tear.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a landlord required to do a condition report in Saskatchewan?

It is not spelled out as a strict legal requirement on the province's official security deposit guidance, but the ORT publishes an official Condition of Premises Checklist and strongly recommends using it.

When should the checklist be completed?

At move-in and again at move-out, with both the landlord and tenant signing and keeping a copy each time.

Why does a condition report matter if it's not mandatory?

It's strong evidence if your landlord later files a deposit claim for damage -- it shows the unit's actual condition when you moved in.

Move-In and Move-Out Condition Reports