Tenants and renters in Yukon facing harassment or stalking have specific protections and practical options to stay safe and enforce their rights. This guide explains what behaviour counts as harassment or stalking, how to document incidents clearly, when to contact police, and how territorial tenancy rules can be used to prevent retaliation or illegal entry. You will learn how to gather evidence, preserve records for tribunal or court, and use official complaint processes. The language is plain and practical so renters can act with confidence, find immediate supports, and understand the forms and legal steps often used in Yukon housing disputes.
What counts as harassment or stalking in Yukon?
Harassment and stalking cover repeated conduct that causes a reasonable fear for safety or substantial emotional distress. Examples include persistent unwanted contact, following, threatening messages, abusive behaviour at the rental property, or repeated unsolicited visits. If behaviour feels threatening or is repeated despite requests to stop, it can be harassment or stalking under Yukon rules and safety laws[1].
Immediate safety steps
- Call 911 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
- Document incidents with dated photos, screenshots, videos and written logs with times and witness names.
- Preserve messages, emails, and voicemails and avoid deleting evidence that shows a pattern.
- Get official copies of any police reports or incident numbers to include with tenancy complaints.
Using Yukon tenancy rules and official complaints
Tenants can use territorial tenancy processes to request remedies such as no-contact directives between occupants, orders preventing illegal entry, or other remedies where harassment affects a tenancy. Many disputes begin with a written notice and can proceed to a formal application to the territorial authority that handles tenancy disputes[2].
Steps many tenants use when filing a tenancy complaint
- Serve a written notice or letter to the landlord and offending party describing the behaviour and asking for it to stop, keeping a copy for your records.
- Apply to the territorial tenancy office or director for a hearing or order, attaching your documented evidence and police reports.
- Bring all logs, photos, messages, and witness names to any hearing to show a pattern of behaviour.
For help resolving common housing problems related to harassment, see Common Issues Tenants Face and How to Resolve Them. For territory-specific rights and summaries, consult Tenant Rights and Landlord Rights in Yukon. If you need to find a new rental while resolving a dispute, Find rental homes across Canada on Houseme.
FAQ
- How do I know if behaviour counts as harassment or stalking?
- If the conduct is repeated and causes you to fear for your safety or creates substantial emotional distress, it likely qualifies; keep records and seek police advice.
- Should I call police or my landlord first?
- Call police if there is immediate danger or a crime; notify your landlord in writing if the conduct affects the tenancy and keep copies of communications.
- What official forms or evidence should I bring to a tenancy hearing?
- Bring dated logs, photos, screenshots, police reports, witness names, and any written notices or correspondence sent to your landlord or the offending party.
How-To
- Gather and organise evidence: save messages, take dated photos/videos, and keep a clear incident log with times and witnesses.
- Contact police to report threats or stalking and get an incident number or report copy.
- Send a written notice to your landlord documenting the harassment and requesting action; keep a copy.
- File an application or complaint with the territorial tenancy office with your evidence and police report attached.
- Attend any hearing prepared, follow safety plans, and ask about protective orders or remedies the tribunal can grant.
Help and Support / Resources
- Call Residential Tenancies — Government of Yukon for territory-specific tenancy guidance.
- Call Residential Landlord and Tenant Act — Laws of Yukon to view the legislation and official forms.
- Call Yukon Victim Services / Public Safety for support and referrals if you are being stalked or harassed.
