The Two Month Notice of Intention (Form 15, now called the Term Lease – Two Month Notice of Intention Form) is the approved notice a Saskatchewan landlord must serve at least two months before a fixed-term lease ends, saying whether the landlord will offer a new agreement and, if so, on what terms (Residential Tenancies Regulations, 2007, s.8.2).
This how-to is for Saskatchewan landlords with fixed-term leases. It covers what to prepare, how to serve the form, what the tenant's reply means and what a hearing officer can do if the form is missed. For the full rulebook, see the Saskatchewan Landlord Guide.
What do you need before filling in Form 15?
You need the lease's exact end date and a decision on renewal. Have these ready:
- The written lease showing the end date; a fixed term of three months or more must be in writing (Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, s.20).
- Your decision: renew or not renew.
- If renewing, the full proposed terms, such as rent, length and anything that changes (Regulations s.8.2(1)(a)(ii)).
- A Saskatchewan Account to open the form under New Notice in the Office of Residential Tenancies (ORT) online portal (saskatchewan.ca, Tenancy Agreements).
How do you complete and serve Form 15?
Complete the form in the portal and serve it on the tenant no later than two months before the lease ends.
- Declare your intention. State whether you are willing to enter a new tenancy agreement (Regulations s.8.2(1)(a)(i)).
- Set out the new terms if you are offering to renew.
- Keep the silence warning. The approved form states that if the tenant does not respond, they are treated as rejecting the offer (s.8.2(1)(b)(ii)).
- Serve it in time. For a lease ending June 30, the tenant must have it by April 30 (s.8.2(2)). Hand it over, or post it on the door and also mail or email it; mail counts as served on the third business day (Act s.82(2)(a) and (4)).
What happens after the tenant gets Form 15?
The tenant has one month after being served to accept your offer in writing (Regulations s.8.2(3)). If they accept, a new agreement starts on your terms. If they say nothing, that counts as a rejection and they must move out when the term ends (s.8.2(1)(d); Standard Conditions s.13(2)).
| Tenant's response | Result |
|---|---|
| Accepts in writing within one month | New tenancy agreement on your terms |
| Says no, or does not reply | Tenancy ends on the lease end date |
| You offered no renewal | Tenancy ends on the lease end date (Act s.55(2)) |
What if you miss the Form 15 deadline?
A tenant can apply to the ORT, and a hearing officer may make any order that is just, including continuing the tenancy as month-to-month or ending it, and may award compensation (Regulations s.8.3(1)). Serve late rather than not at all, and expect the tenant to rely on the missed date.
Frequently asked questions
Is Form 15 mandatory in Saskatchewan?
Yes. The landlord "shall" give the notice on the approved form at the end of every fixed-term tenancy (Regulations s.8.2(1)).
Can I show the unit while the lease is ending?
Yes, if there will be no new agreement: with permission, a written agreement, or notice the tenant receives at least two hours before (Standard Conditions s.10).
What if the tenant stays after the end date?
Apply to the ORT for possession; see How Long Does an Eviction Take in Saskatchewan?
Does Form 15 apply to month-to-month tenancies?
No. It is only for fixed-term leases.
More landlord help is in the Canadian Landlord Resource Center.
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