Yukon Rental Rules Could Change on 1 December 2026

This one is time sensitive, and it is worth saying up front that nothing here is settled. As of 4 November 2026, changes to Yukon's Residential Tenancies Act have been tabled in the Legislative Assembly. They are not law.

What has been tabled

The tabled changes would remove the rent cap and allow no-cause evictions. If passed, they would take effect on 1 December 2026.

Why this matters more than a normal rule change

Most tenancy amendments adjust a percentage or a notice period. These two would change something more basic: what you can charge, and whether you need a ground to end a tenancy at all. Yukon owners who have been planning around a cap would be planning around a different market.

Equally, an owner who assumes the change has already happened and acts on that assumption is exposed. Until it passes, the current rules are the rules.

Nothing is settled yet

Tabled is not passed. Legislation gets amended, delayed and withdrawn. If you own a Yukon rental, this is worth watching over the coming weeks rather than acting on now, and it is worth confirming the status before you serve any notice that depends on it.

Security deposits in Yukon today

A landlord can ask for a security deposit, also called a damage deposit, at the start of a tenancy. The deposit can be up to the amount of one month's rent under the tenancy agreement. Exceptions apply to weekly tenancies.

Where to confirm the current status

The Yukon Residential Tenancies Office handles disputes and is the authority on what is currently in force. Given how fast this is moving, confirm the status with that office rather than relying on any article, including this one.

Getting help with a Yukon rental

SMOOTH supports owners with property in Yukon through a partner-supported model, which means management is coordinated with vetted local providers rather than from an office we staff in the territory.

More on the territory is on our Yukon property management page. For your specific property, email admin@smoothpm.ca or call 1 (866) 255-1902.

Related reading: property management services and British Columbia property management.

This post is general information for Yukon landlords and is not legal advice. Yukon's rules are actively changing, so confirm anything you intend to rely on with the Residential Tenancies Office.