Disputes

A tenancy agreement can be ended in a variety of ways. These ways can be classified into two groups:

When a landlord or tenant wishes to end the tenancy agreement and is not alleging that the other party is at fault in any way.
When a landlord or tenant wishes to end the tenancy agreement because it is alleged that the other party is at fault in some way.

This section deals only with the situation when a tenancy agreement is ended where it is suggested that a landlord or a tenant is at fault in some way. If you need to know how to end a tenancy, or respond to a notice to end a tenancy where it is not alleged that any party is fault, you should look at the “Moving Out” section.

Informal methods to resolve disagreements, such as discussing the situation with the other party, can be used at any time. In some areas, Landlord and Tenant Advisory Boards offer mediation services.

Note: Information is presented in two formats: Just the Facts and FAQs.

See Just the Facts for information on Landlord & Tenant Obligations and Remedies, Substantial Breach by Landlord & by Tenant
FAQ topics include Going to Court, Enforcing Court Orders, Eviction, Landlord & Tenant Remedies, Notices to End Tenancy

If your rental property is in the City of Edmonton, you can contact the Residential Tenacy Dispute Resolution Service for assistance in solving disputes.

September 2008