Laws that Apply to Renting Particular Types of Properties

• Rent a self-contained house:  Covered by the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA)
• Rent a self-contained apartment: Covered by the RTA
• Rent a self-contained basement suite:  Covered by the RTA
• Rent a place where the landlord actually shares the living space:  Not covered by RTA as sharing living quarters with landlord. Agreement between the parties will determine their rights and obligations.
• Rent a self-contained condominium:  Covered by RTA and Condominium Property Act
• Rent subsidized public housing property:  Covered by RTA and subsidized public housing legislation
• Rent a mobile home site:  Covered by Mobile Homes Sites Tenancies Act. Not covered by RTA.
• Rent a hotel room for under six months:  Covered by Innkeepers Act. Not covered by RTA.
• Rent an apartment or house attached to a business, where one agreement deals with renting the business and the living accommodation:  Not covered by RTA. The rental agreement will set out the rights and obligations of the parties.
• Rent space in a student dorm:  Not covered by RTA. The rental agreement will set out the rights and obligations of the parties.
• Rent space in a nursing home which provides basic care and care under an approved program:  Not covered by RTA, covered by the Nursing Homes Act.
• Rent space in a lodge for senior citizens, where the lodge is operated either by a management body authorized by the Alberta Housing Act, or under an agreement with the Minister:  Not covered by RTA. Covered by Alberta Housing Act.
• Rent space in a social care facility:  Covered by Social Care Facilities Licensing Act, if licensed under that Act.

May 2005