Rent Increase Rules in Saskatchewan

The Standard Rule: 12 Months' Notice

For most landlords in Saskatchewan, a rent increase requires a full 12-month written Notice of Rent Increase before the new rent takes effect, under The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006. On top of that, the first increase can't happen until at least 18 months after the tenancy began, and after that, rent can only be increased once every 12 months.

This is significantly longer than the notice period many renters assume applies -- there is no "60 days" rule in Saskatchewan for rent increases. If a notice you've received doesn't give a full 12 months, it's worth confirming its validity with the ORT.

The 6-Month Exception for Association Landlords

Landlords who are members in good standing of a prescribed landlord association can use a shorter, 6-month Notice of Rent Increase instead. The two prescribed associations are the Network of Non-Profit Housing Providers of Saskatchewan Incorporated (NPHPS) and the Saskatchewan Landlord Association Inc. (SKLA).

Under this shorter track, the first rent increase can't happen until at least 12 months into the tenancy, and after that, rent can be increased once every 6 months. If you're not sure whether your landlord qualifies for the shorter notice, you can ask them directly or contact the ORT.

What a Valid Notice Must Include

A Notice of Rent Increase must be in writing and must give the tenant the full notice period required for their situation before the new rent amount takes effect. A verbal announcement of a rent increase, or a notice that doesn't provide the required lead time, does not meet the legal requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much notice does my landlord need to give before raising my rent in Saskatchewan?

12 months, for most landlords. This is one of the longest rent-increase notice periods in Canada. There is no 60-day rule in Saskatchewan.

Can a landlord ever give less than 12 months' notice?

Yes -- landlords who belong to a prescribed landlord association (the Network of Non-Profit Housing Providers of Saskatchewan or the Saskatchewan Landlord Association) can use a 6-month notice instead.

How often can my rent be increased?

Once every 12 months under the standard rule, or once every 6 months if your landlord qualifies for the association exception.

Is there a limit on how much my rent can go up?

Saskatchewan does not have rent control that caps the percentage increase -- the main protection is the long notice period, not a dollar or percentage limit.