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Do I have to give my Saskatoon tenant notice before I can show or sell the apartment?

Yes. The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 requires landlords to give proper notice before entering a rented unit for showings, and a tenant's lease does not end just because you list or sell the property, so their rights carry over to a new owner.

Saskatchewan's rules generally call for at least 24 hours written notice before entry for a reasonable purpose like a showing, and that notice needs to state the date and approximate time, not just a vague heads-up.

Selling with a tenant in place also means the new owner takes over as landlord under the existing lease terms, so a buyer's lawyer will want to see the lease and confirm rent and deposit details as part of a $800 to $1,500 closing file.

Skipping proper notice can create a dispute with the tenant that slows down showings right when you need them to go smoothly. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.

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