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Landlord & Tenant

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Mould and Rental Properties

This tip sheet covers what you need to know when it comes to mould and rental properties.
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Last Update: 2021

Living with Your Landlord – Fillable Form

Living with Your Landlord - Fillable Form
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Last Update: 2020

Roommate Agreement – fillable

Sample Roommate Agreement Fillable Form.
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Last Update: 2020

Pet Agreement – fillable

Sample Pet Agreement - Fillable Form
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Last Update: 2020

Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords

Toolkit of info sheets for landlords and property managers to help them understand the role they can play in preventing and dealing with domestic violence on their premises.
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Last Update: 2019

Hoarding and Tenancy

Dealing with hoarding in a tenancy situation involves a balancing act between a landlord's rights and tenant's rights under the law.
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Last Update: 2019

Après une Inondation

En tant que propriétaire ou locataire, avez-vous des questions sur vos droits et responsabilités après une inondation ? Cette ressource vous aidera à répondre à vos questions les plus fréquentes.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – When Rental Ads Discriminate – SOMALI TRANSLATION

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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – When Rental Ads Discriminate – ARABIC TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – When Rental Ads Discriminate

The Alberta Human Rights Act helps to protect you from discrimination when you are renting a place to live.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – What Does Discrimination Look Like in a Housing Situation – SOMALI TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – What Does Discrimination Look Like in a Housing Situation – ARABIC TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – What Does Discrimination Look Like in a Housing Situation

Discrimination can be in different forms. It can be something that someone says or does or something in a policy.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – What Accommodation in Housing Looks Like

Landlords may need to make changes to ensure there are no negative effects on individuals based on protected grounds
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Things a Landlord Cannot Ask – SOMALI TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – Things a Landlord Cannot Ask – ARABIC TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – Things a Landlord Cannot Ask

Some landlords may ask for information they do not need to know. This could be discrimination.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Tenant Dispute Resolution Options

A tenancy law dispute is different than a human rights complaint. This booklet outlines some of your options.
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Last Update: 2021

Your Rights When Renting – Renting and the Duty to Accommodate

The Alberta Human Rights Act helps to protect renters from discrimination and harassment.
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Last Update: 2016

Your Rights When Renting – Introduction to Human Rights

The Alberta Human Rights Act protects the human rights of Albertans by not allowing discrimination.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Human Rights Dispute Resolution Options

If a landlord has discriminated against you, you may file a complaint with the Alberta Human Rights Commission.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Nursing Homes – SOMALI TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Nursing Homes – ARABIC TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Nursing Homes

A nursing home is for seniors with complex medical needs, with 24-hour access to an on-site Registered Nurse.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Living in a Rental Property – SOMALI TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Living in a Rental Property – ARABIC TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Living in a Rental Property

Seniors who rent have the same rights and repsonsibilities as other renters.
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Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – SOMALI TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – ARABIC TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing

The Alberta Housing Act creates the opportunity for seniors to live in housing they can afford.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – SOMALI TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – ARABIC TRANSLATION

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Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing

The Alberta Housing Act creates the opportunity for seniors to live in housing they can afford.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Harassment and Discrimination

The Alberta Human Rights Act helps to protect renters from discrimination and harrassment.
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Last Update: 2016

Your Rights When Renting – Elder Abuse and Neglect

This booklet provides you with some of the signs to watch for and ways to address or report elder abuse or neglect.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Duty to Accomodate Seniors in Housing

Senior tenants may have special needs which require accommodation in housing.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Basic Rights and Responsibilities

The Alberta Human Rights Act protects you from discrimination and makes sure that you have an equal opportunities.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination – Somali

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Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination – Arabic

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Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination

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Last Update: 2019

The Place You Are Renting Is Sold

If a property you are renting is put up for sale, you should know the laws that relate to this process.
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Last Update: 2021

Shared Accomodation

This booklet outlines what your legal rights and responsibilities are if you live with a roommate or your landlord.
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Last Update: 2021

Safety and Security for Tenants

Issues of safety and security are a major concern for both landlords and tenants.
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Last Update: 2019

Safety and Security for Landlords

Issues of safety and security are a major concern for both landlords and tenants.
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Last Update: 2019

Roommate Agreement

This sample agreement is meant only to be a guide to assist you in developing your own rental agreement, and may include terms that do not apply to your situation.
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Last Update: 2020

Reverse Mortgages

A reverse mortgage is a loan that allows homeowners to turn a portion of their home's equity into cash without having to sell their home.
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Last Update: 2020

Renting with Assistance and Support Animals

The right of a disabled or blind person to use a service or guide dog is protected by the Alberta Human Rights Act.
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Last Update: 2022

Renting With A Pet Tip Sheet

Five tips on how to be a responsible pet owner while renting.
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Last Update: 2019

Renting With A Pet

This booklet outlines what you and your landlord can do in terms of pets and animals, if you have a dispute with a condominium board, and where to go if...
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Last Update: 2019

Renting Out a Room in Your Home

If you are a homeowner thinking about renting out a room in your home, you should become familiar with the laws that relate to this type of living arrangement.
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Last Update: 2019

Renting Basics Guide: Easy to Read Guide to Renting in Alberta

An easy to read guide on renting in Alberta. This guide provides general legal information on Alberta law only.
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Last Update: 2020

Renting a Condominium

A tenant who rents a condo from a landlord is bound by many laws including residential tenancy law, contract law, condo property law and condo bylaws.
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Last Update: 2019

Renting 101

If you are a first-time renter or you have been living on your own for a long time and have never had a problem, you should know the laws that...
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Last Update: 2016

Rent Increases

This tip sheet sets out the rules that a landlord must follow to increase the rent.
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Last Update: 2019

Pet Resume

In a pet resume you want to highlight your pet's best attributes and show that you are a responsible pet owner.
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Last Update: 2020

Pet Agreement

This sample agreement contains examples of what can be covered by a pet agreement. It should be adapted to fit your particular situation.
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Last Update: 2020

Minimum Housing & Health Standards

Landlords must follow both the Housing Regulation and Minimum Housing and Health Standards for the upkeep and condition of their rental properties.
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Last Update: 2022

Living with your Landlord Agreement

This sample is meant only to be a guide to assist you in developing your own room rental agreement, and may include terms that do not apply to your situation.
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Last Update: 2020

Life Leases

A life lease agreement occurs when a person buys the exclusive right to occupy a unit in a particular development for life, a fixed term or until the person can...
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Last Update: 2019

If Your Employment Ends – Laws for Tenants in Alberta

Info sheet describing what you can do if you have lost your job and are worried about not being able to pay your rent.
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Last Update: 2019

If You Have A Problem While Renting

If you have a problem while renting, this tip sheet can help you figure out what to do.
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Last Update: 2019

Foreclosure for Tenants

If your property is being foreclosed upon, or you are a tenant in a property that is being foreclosed upon, this booklet explains how foreclosure works, and your rights during...
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Last Update: 2019

Eviction Notices

You've been served with a 14 day eviction notice. Is it legal? What are your next steps? This handy flow chart can help answer some of your questions.
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Last Update: 2013

DVTK: Why won’t they just leave?

Some insight as to why the victim might stay in a domestic violence situation.
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Last Update: 2019

DVTK: Why get involved?

How can you help if you have witnessed or suspect domestic violence?
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Last Update: 2019

DVTK: When the Police Get Involved

What to expect when the police have been called to a domestic violence situation.
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Last Update: 2019

DVTK: What is Domestic Violence?

What is domestic violence and how can you recognize that it may be present?
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Last Update: 2019

DVTK: What Can the Victim Do?

Steps the victim can take to address their particular domestic violence situation.
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Last Update: 2019

DVTK: What Can the Landlord Do?

What the landlord can do to help a victim of domestic violence
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Last Update: 2019

DVTK: Services

Emergency services in the province that can be contacted in domestic violence situations.
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Last Update: 2019

DVTK: Reducing Incidents

Some examples of possible domestic violence prevention strategies.
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Last Update: 2019

DVTK: Recognizing the Warning Signs

There are signs that indicate domestic violence might be present.
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Last Update: 2019

DVTK: Having the Conversation

How to speak with someone who may be experiencing domestic violence.
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Last Update: 2019

DVTK: Handy Resources

Resources from organizations around the province on domestic violence related topics.
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Last Update: 2019

DVTK: Following Up On the Incident

Help for you and others affected by the domestic violence incident.
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Last Update: 2019

DVTK: Educational Programs

Domestic violence educational programs from organizations around Alberta.
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Last Update: 2019

Renting and Ending Your Lease Early when Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Info sheet about how to end your rental lease early in Alberta if you are leaving an abusive relationship.
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Last Update: 2021

Death of Tenant

When a tenant dies while renting a property, there can be many questions about what to do next. The guide will help answer some of your questions.
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Last Update: 2021

After the Flood

Do you have questions about flooding and your rights as a landlord? Take a look at our new resource for answers to some common questions.
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Last Update: 2019

After the Fire

Do you have questions about fires and your rights as a landlord or a tenant? 
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Last Update: 2019

8 Rules for Smart Renters

This tip sheet includes 8 rules renters should follow to protect themselves from being taken advantage of by their landlord.
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Last Update: 2019

8 Rules for Smart Landlords

This tip sheet includes 8 rules landlords should follow to avoid having problems with their tenants.
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Last Update: 2019

Abandoned Goods

Did your tenant leave their belongings behind at the rental premises? This tipsheet outlines what you as a landlord should know when dealing with abandoned goods.
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Last Update: 2022

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