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Just the Facts: Living There

When you are living in a rental property, there are many issues you will encounter. Some issues are governed by legislation while some may have been agreed upon between you and the landlord in your tenancy agreement.

You are responsible for paying rent. In a periodic tenancy, rent can only be increased after appropriate notice is given. Tenant Obligations

Locks cannot be changed on rented property without adequate notice. Locks and Security Features

The responsibility to keep premises in good repair is dealt with in part by various laws, and in part by whatever the landlord and tenant agree to in the lease. Repairs

If a landlord is not living up to his or her obligations during the tenancy agreement, there are various actions you can take. Landlord's Obligations, Rules Landlord Must Follow, Remedies for Tenant

If you are not living up to your obligations, there are various actions a landlord can take. Remedies for Landlord

Offences are set out by the Residential Tenancies Act that can be committed by a Landlord or a Tenant.

A landlord can only enter rented premises at certain times and after giving appropriate notice.Landlord's Right to Enter Property

The law has created two kinds of tenancies, fixed term and periodic. Periodic and Fixed-Term Tenancies

When you rent a place to live in Alberta, you and the landlord can agree on whatever amount of rent is appropriate. There is no law that states what a fair rent is. Rent

May 2005