Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan landlord software
Before you lease a Saskatoon secondary suite, establish what the City has approved for the property and keep the permit reference with the lease. Suites, short stays and rent increases are each governed by different authorities.
RentMouse keeps leases, rent, maintenance, documents and tenant communication for your Saskatoon rentals in one workspace, with lease guidance linked to Saskatchewan jurisdiction records. Review the applicable sources before relying on a draft.
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Renting in Saskatoon
Saskatoon’s Secondary Suite Guide covers suites in detached one-unit dwellings, and the Zoning Bylaw sets development regulations by zoning district. Older suites may be eligible for the City’s Legalizing Existing Suites program, while newer ones must fully meet the National Building Code. Short stays under 30 days are licensed by the City, and rent increase notices follow the Saskatchewan Office of Residential Tenancies process.
Neighbourhoods landlords here manage: Nutana, Riversdale, Downtown Saskatoon, Broadway, Stonebridge, University Heights.
Confirm the suite has been approved
For a new suite, the City points owners to the Development Portal for the zoning designation and to ePermitting for the application. Plumbing work needs a plumbing permit, and electrical and gas permits go through the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan. For an older suite, the Legalizing Existing Suites program requires a detached one-unit dwelling with evidence the suite was installed before 1 January 1999, and it ends with an Occupancy Permit once the Bylaw Inspector confirms the requirements are met. Keep that permit, or the inspection report, in your property file.
Licence short stays before anyone lists them
The City licences short-term accommodations, meaning tenancies under 30 days, under its Business Licence Bylaw and Zoning Bylaw. A short-term rental property that is not the host’s principal residence needs a commercial business licence and a host declaration. It also needs written permission of the property owner and, where applicable, the condominium corporation, and some residential zoning districts require discretionary use approval. If you rent out a unit, keep a written record of whether you permit or refuse short stays.
Use the provincial notice periods for rent increases
The Saskatchewan government sets the notice rules for rent increases, using forms from the Office of Residential Tenancies portal. In a periodic tenancy, a landlord who is not a member of a prescribed landlord association serves a 12-month notice, which cannot start within the first 18 months of the tenancy and can be given only once every 12 months. For fixed-term tenancies, a two-month notice must be served before the tenancy end date. Record the notice date and how it was delivered in the lease record in RentMouse.
Local sources
Checked 2026-09-28. Confirm the current requirements for your address with the responsible authority.
- City of Saskatoon: Secondary Suites
- City of Saskatoon: Legalizing Existing Suites
- City of Saskatoon: Short-Term Accommodations
- Government of Saskatchewan: Rent Increases
Saskatchewan rules that apply in Saskatoon
- Security deposit limit
- 1 month's rent; max half at start, remainder within 2 months
- Deposit return / claim rule
- A landlord claiming against a security deposit must use the prescribed process within 7 business days after the tenancy ends. Do not present that claim deadline as an unconditional refund deadline.
- Deposit interest
- Payable only on tenancies longer than five years
- Notice before entry
- 24 hours' to 7 days' written notice; entry 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Ending a month-to-month
- Tenant 1 month (day before rent is due); landlord's notice varies
- Notice before a rent increase
- 12 months' notice; 6 months for landlord-association members
- Late fees
- Unverified — check your jurisdiction
- Rent control
- None; no cap on the amount of an increase
General information from The Saskatchewan Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, last reviewed 2026-08-21; not legal advice. Municipal bylaws can add requirements. Sources are listed on the Saskatchewan guide.
What RentMouse does for Saskatoon landlords
- Properties & units — Each building and suite in one portfolio view, with occupancy, unit details and photos.
- Tenants & leases — Tenant records and lease terms attached to the right unit, with renewals surfaced before they arrive.
- Rent tracking — Monthly invoices, recorded payments, balances, overdue flags and reminders. Tenants keep paying you the way they already do.
- Maintenance — Requests with photos, priorities, vendors, dates and costs linked to the unit.
- Documents & e-signing — Jurisdiction-aware lease drafts from guided templates, sent for electronic signature and filed with the tenancy.
- Tenant portal — Optional, free for tenants: their tenancy details, invoices, shared documents and maintenance requests.
- Landlord website — A branded page at rentmouse.com/your-business that advertises vacant units, collects rental inquiries and doubles as the tenant sign-in.