Saskatchewan rental damage and monetary claims

Claim type

The ORT portal distinguishes general landlord monetary claims (historically Form 9c), claims where notice was served, and security-deposit claims. Select the process matching the facts.

Evidence of loss

Track the item, date, invoice, repair estimate, photographs, condition report and whether damage exceeds ordinary wear and tear. Quantify unpaid rent separately from repair costs.

Deadlines

General damage or monetary applications can have a one-year limitation from the relevant act/omission; a deposit dispute has the much shorter 60-day route after tenancy end. Compare forms and fee estimate.

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.

Choose deposit claim or separate money claim

A claim against the security deposit has its own short timeline: the Saskatchewan government says the landlord may give notice of claim through the ORT portal within seven business days after tenancy end, and the tenant may apply for return within 60 days. A separate monetary application can address loss exceeding the deposit or other tenancy-related amounts. Do not treat the deposit deadline as the general deadline for every money claim.

Build a claim that can be checked

1. List each unpaid rent period or alleged damage item separately.
2. For damage, compare move-in and move-out condition records, photographs and the age or condition of the item; distinguish normal wear from damage caused by the tenant.
3. Use itemized invoices, receipts or a supported repair estimate and explain any steps taken to limit the loss.
4. Preserve the agreement, service records, correspondence and all payments already received.

Saskatchewan's ORT describes jurisdiction over many residential tenancy claims up to $30,000. Confirm the relevant claim type, current fee and limitation period with the ORT; a calculation here cannot establish liability.