How to talk to your neighbour about odours
Webpage on Laws for Landlords and Tenants website with steps you can take to talk to your neighbour about odours.
Mould and Rental Properties
Info sheet covering what you need to know when it comes to mould and rental properties.
Last Update: 2021
Living with Your Landlord – Fillable Form
Sample agreement (with a fillable form) containing examples of what can be covered in a landlord agreement when a tenant is sharing living space with them. It should be adapted to...
Last Update: 2020
Roommate Agreement – fillable
Sample agreement (with a fillable form) containing examples of what can be covered by a roommate agreement. It should be adapted to fit your particular situation.
Last Update: 2020
Pet Agreement for Rental Properties Fillable Form
Sample agreement (with a fillable form) containing examples of what can be covered by a pet agreement. It should be adapted to fit your particular situation.
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.
Last Update: 2025
Hoarding and Tenancy
Info sheet about how to deal with hoarding in rental situations.
Last Update: 2024
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.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – When Rental Ads Discriminate – SOMALI TRANSLATION
Info sheet in Somali with basic information about discrimination in rental advertisements.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – When Rental Ads Discriminate – ARABIC TRANSLATION
Info sheet in Arabic with basic information about discrimination in rental advertisements.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – When Rental Ads Discriminate
Info sheet with basic information about discrimination in rental advertisements.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – What Does Discrimination Look Like in a Housing Situation – SOMALI TRANSLATION
Info sheet in Somali covering different forms of discrimination in housing situations.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – What Does Discrimination Look Like in a Housing Situation – ARABIC TRANSLATION
Info sheet in Arabic covering different forms of discrimination in housing situations.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – What Does Discrimination Look Like in a Housing Situation
Info sheet covering different forms of discrimination in housing situations.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – What Accommodation in Housing Looks Like
Info sheet about accommodating tenants in housing based on protected grounds under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Things a Landlord Cannot Ask – SOMALI TRANSLATION
Info sheet (translated in Somali) containing questions that landlords cannot ask you when you are looking for a place to live.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Things a Landlord Cannot Ask – ARABIC TRANSLATION
Info sheet (translated in Arabic) containing questions that landlords cannot ask you when you are looking for a place to live.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Things a Landlord Cannot Ask
Info sheet containing questions that landlords cannot ask you when you are looking for a place to live.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Tenant Dispute Resolution Options
Info sheet with a chart outlining various tenancy dispute resolution options.
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.
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.
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.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Living in a Rental Property – SOMALI TRANSLATION
Info sheet in Somali about the law related to nursing homes in Alberta.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Living in a Rental Property – ARABIC TRANSLATION
ARABIC TRANSLATION
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Living in a Rental Property
Seniors who rent have the same rights and repsonsibilities as other renters.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – SOMALI TRANSLATION
SOMALI TRANSLATION
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – ARABIC TRANSLATION
ARABIC TRANSLATION
Last Update: 2019
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.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Harassment and Discrimination
Info sheet in Somali about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
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.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Duty to Accomodate Seniors in Housing
Senior tenants may have special needs which require accommodation in housing.
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.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination – Somali
Info sheet in Somali about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination – Arabic
Info sheet in Arabic about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination
Info sheet about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
Last Update: 2019
The Place You Are Renting Is Sold
Booklet for tenants about their rights and obligations during the sale of a rental property and after the property is sold.
Last Update: 2021
Shared Accomodation
Booklet about your legal rights and responsibilities if you live with a roommate or your landlord.
Last Update: 2021
Safety and Security for Tenants
Info sheet for tenants about how to deal with rental property safety, including locks and security devices, repairs and crimes.
Last Update: 2024
Safety and Security for Landlords
Info sheet for landlords about how to deal with rental property safety, including locks and security devices, repairs and crimes.
Last Update: 2024
Roommate Agreement
Sample agreement containing examples of what can be covered by a roommate agreement. It should be adapted to fit your particular situation.
Last Update: 2020
Reverse Mortgages
Booklet on reverse mortgages, a type of loan that allows homeowners to turn home equity into cash.
Last Update: 2020
Renting with Assistance and Support Animals
Info sheet describing the rights of tenants with service dogs, guide dogs, and other assistance or support animals.
Last Update: 2022
Renting With A Pet Tip Sheet
Info sheet with five tips on how to be a responsible pet owner while renting.
Last Update: 2019
Renting With A Pet
Booklet covering what you and your landlord can do with pets /animals, pet disputes with condo boards, and where to go for more help.
Last Update: 2019
Renting Out a Room in Your Home
Booklet for homeowners about the laws around renting out a room in their homes.
Last Update: 2024
Renting 101: A Renting Basics Guide in Alberta
Learn about your tenancy rights through this easy to read guide on renting in Alberta. This guide provides general legal information on Alberta law only. *CPLEA's Renting 101 and Renting...
Last Update: 2020
Renting a Condominium
Booklet about the laws in Alberta related to renting a condominium.
Last Update: 2024
Rent Increases
This tip sheet sets out the rules that a landlord must follow to increase the rent
Last Update: 2025
Pet Resume
Sample pet resume with examples to highlight your pet's best attributes and show that you are a responsible pet owner when renting.
Last Update: 2020
Pet Agreement
Sample agreement containing examples of what can be covered by a pet agreement. It should be adapted to fit your particular situation.
Last Update: 2020
Minimum Housing & Health Standards
Booklet about landlord responsibilities under Minimum Housing & Health Standards.
Last Update: 2022
Living with your Landlord Agreement
Sample agreement containing examples of what can be covered by a living with your landlord agreement. It should be adapted to fit your particular situation.
Last Update: 2020
Life Leases
Booklet about life leases in Alberta.
Last Update: 2024
If Your Employment Ends – Laws for Tenants in Alberta
Info sheet describing what a tenant can do when they are worried about paying rent after a job loss.
Last Update: 2024
If You Have A Problem While Renting
Info sheet with steps to take when there is a renting problem.
Last Update: 2024
Foreclosure for Tenants
Booklet with information on foreclosure for tenants.
Last Update: 2019
Eviction Notices
Flow chart to help you determine if an eviction notice is legal.
Last Update: 2013
DVTK: Why won’t they just leave?
Some insight as to why the victim might stay in a domestic violence situation.
Last Update: 2019
DVTK: Why get involved?
How can you help if you have witnessed or suspect domestic violence?
Last Update: 2019
DVTK: When the Police Get Involved
What to expect when the police have been called to a domestic violence situation.
Last Update: 2019
DVTK: What is Domestic Violence?
What is domestic violence and how can you recognize that it may be present?
Last Update: 2019
DVTK: What Can the Victim Do?
Steps the victim can take to address their particular domestic violence situation.
Last Update: 2019
DVTK: What Can the Landlord Do?
What the landlord can do to help a victim of domestic violence
Last Update: 2019
DVTK: Services
Emergency services in the province that can be contacted in domestic violence situations.
Last Update: 2019
DVTK: Reducing Incidents
Some examples of possible domestic violence prevention strategies.
Last Update: 2019
DVTK: Recognizing the Warning Signs
There are signs that indicate domestic violence might be present.
Last Update: 2019
DVTK: Having the Conversation
How to speak with someone who may be experiencing domestic violence.
Last Update: 2019
DVTK: Handy Resources
Resources from organizations around the province on domestic violence related topics.
Last Update: 2019
DVTK: Following Up On the Incident
Help for you and others affected by the domestic violence incident.
Last Update: 2019
DVTK: Educational Programs
Domestic violence educational programs from organizations around Alberta.
Last Update: 2019
Renting and Ending Your Lease Early when Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Info sheet about how to end a rental lease early while in an abusive relationship.
Last Update: 2021
Death of Tenant
Booklet about what to do when a tenant dies while renting, including information for landlords, surviving spouses or adult interdependent partners, personal representatives, and next of kin.
Last Update: 2021
After the Flood
Info sheet with questions and answers about the rights and responsibilities as a landlord or tenant after a flood.
Last Update: 2024
After the Fire
Info sheet with questions and answers about the rights and responsibilities as a landlord or tenant after a fire.
Last Update: 2023
8 Rules for Smart Renters
Info sheet with tips that renters should follow to protect themselves while renting.
Last Update: 2024
8 Rules for Smart Landlords
Info sheet with tips that landlords should follow when renting out their properties.
Last Update: 2024
Abandoned Goods
Info sheet for landlords about what they should know in dealing with a tenant's abandoned property.
Last Update: 2022