How much can a landlord charge for deposits in Yukon?

Short answer

Yukon allows a standard security deposit up to one month of rent and can also allow a separate pet deposit up to half a month of rent when applicable.

Yukon introduced a new Residential Tenancies Act effective September 1, 2025, so older online summaries can be stale.

What the rule means in practice

• Standard security deposit: up to one month of rent.
• Pet deposit: up to half a month of rent when applicable.
• Use current Yukon guidance rather than older pre-2025 summaries.

Deposit rules affect how much cash a renter needs before getting the keys, but they do not replace the rest of the tenancy agreement. Rent timing, pet deposits, key deposits, inspection reports and special tenancy types can have separate rules.

Calculate the amount using your rent

Use the Yukon rental deposit calculator to convert the standard rule into a dollar amount using your actual monthly rent. You can also compare all jurisdictions in the Canada Rental Deposit Calculator.

Newcomers and no Canadian credit history

A landlord may ask for employment information, references or other evidence when evaluating an application, but a lack of Canadian credit history does not automatically erase provincial or territorial deposit rules. Before paying an unusual amount, ask what the payment is for, get the request in writing and check the current official source.

Official source

Yukon — responsibilities before, during and after a tenancy →

Related CanadaStarter resources

Canada Rental Deposit Rules Index →
Rental deposit rules across Canada →
Renting without Canadian credit history →
Newcomer first-year cost calculator →

General information only, not legal advice. Residential tenancy rules can change; verify the current rule with the linked authority before paying a deposit.