Saskatchewan residential tenancy
Saskatchewan fixed-term renewal and Form 15
A fixed-term tenancy and periodic tenancy do not follow exactly the same notice, rent-increase or renewal process.
At term end
A written fixed-term agreement generally ends on its stated end date, unless a written renewal or special statutory effect applies. The landlord must serve the Term Lease – Two Month Notice of Intention at least two months before the end date.
Tenant response
The government says the tenant has one month from the notice date to accept the proposed renewal terms in writing, or may leave by the term end. Confirm any disputes and special circumstances with the ORT, rather than relying on silence as an affirmative new lease.
Rent change
Proposed renewed rent can be in the agreement or term-lease intention form. Find the old Form 15 portal label and confirm the correct version.
What to do next
Keep your rental agreement, notices, proof of when you received them, payment records and messages. Open the ORT forms directory or check the current provincial ORT guidance.
Example: a lease ending August 31
The province directs landlords to deliver the Term Lease – Two Month Notice of Intention at least two months before the fixed-term end date. A tenant then has one month from the notice date to respond in writing to the proposed renewal terms. Record the date and method of actual delivery, the proposed terms and the tenant's written response; do not substitute an informal verbal assurance for the required notice.
What to check in the lease
- A fixed-term tenancy must have an end date in a written agreement. Verify names, premises, rent, due date, utility responsibilities and the attached statutory standard conditions.
- Use the current ORT portal notice rather than assuming the old paper Form 15 is still the form to file.
- Check the distinction between a proposed renewal, an existing periodic tenancy and an early termination for cause. Different rules apply.
The Saskatchewan government also requires a signed copy of the written tenancy agreement to be provided to all tenants within 20 days after the start. Keep that copy with any intention notice and renewal response.