App

Have you ever wondered if your landlord can actually do that? Can your landlord change your locks? Increase your rent? Come into your place without your permissin? Download our free mobile app to find out!

• Android
• Web App for iOS and Blackberry

Publications

We have many different publications available to help you with your renting problems or questions.

Booklets: each booklet provides you with information on a specific renting issue.

• Foreclosure for Landlords and Tenants in Alberta 
• Foreclosure in Alberta
• Life Leases
• Renting a Condominium
• Renting Out a Room in Your Home
• Reverse Mortgages
• What You Need to Know About Renting with a Pet
• What You Need to Know if the Place You are Renting is Sold

 

Tipsheets: provides you with information that can help you with certain renting issues.

• 5 Tips for Renting with a Pet
• 8 Rules for Smart Landlords
• 8 Rules for Smart Renters
• If You Have a Problem While Renting
• Rent Increases
• Safety and Security for Landlords
• Safety and Security for Tenants
• Shared Accommodation

 

Renting 101: provides an overview of the laws and rules of renting in Alberta. It was developed for new renters, and is an approved resource to be used in Alberta classrooms.

• Renting 101: A Guide to Renting in Alberta for Students and First-time Renters (2nd edition)
• Classroom Resources
  • Renting 101 Health Quiz
  • Renting 101 Review Questions for Students
  • Renting 101 Teacher's Resource Guide

 

Sample Agreements: have been drafted to provide examples of what certain renting agreements can look like. The sample agreements are meant only to be guide to assist you in developing in your own agreements.

• Sample Living with Your Landlord Agreement (if the landlord and the tenant share living space)
• Sample Pet Agreement
• Sample Pet Resume
• Sample Roommate Agreement
• Sample Roommate Agreement (Illustrated) 

 

Blog Posts: discusses current issues affecting landlords and tenants.

 

You can access all of the resources on housing by going to CPLEA's publication list.

 

Service Alberta also developes publications for landlords and tenants. You can access their publications here.

YouTube

We have developed videos to help with the renting process. You can access all videos through the CPLEA YouTube channel.

• 8 Rules for Smart Landlords
• 8 Rules for Smart Tenants

Podcasts

We have interviewed people from different organizations from across Alberta to gain their perspective on different issues that impact tenants and landlords.

Ask an Expert Series: Law for Tenants and Landlords

January 2013