Saskatchewan residential tenancy
Saskatchewan landlord entry: notice and emergencies
The government’s notice table identifies former Form 4 for a landlord’s entry notice, generally between 24 hours and seven days before entry.
Notice before entry
The official notice table uses a 24-hours-to-seven-days range for a proper Notice of Entry. The reason, actual service and allowed hours must be considered; it is not a blanket right to enter at any time.
For ordinary entry without tenant permission, abandonment or an emergency, the province states that written notice must be at least 24 hours and no more than seven days before entry, must identify the purpose, date and time, and may specify no more than a four-hour entry window between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Different rules for showings
Showing the property to prospective tenants may be subject to a distinct two-hour notice route after the tenant gives notice to leave or when a fixed term ends within two months. Prospective-purchaser showings generally require 24-hour notice. The province specifies time-of-day and Sunday/religious-worship restrictions for both showing routes. Confirm the exact requirements before arranging entry.
Evidence and communication
Keep copies of the notice, proposed reason, time window, and any emails or texts. Where an emergency or abandonment exception is claimed, check it under the Act rather than using the general notice example.
How to respond
Raise disputed entry with the landlord in writing where safe; consider contacting the ORT if it continues. See the portal forms directory.
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.