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Roommates / Joint Tenants

If you are thinking about renting a place to live with some friends it is important to understand the following:
  • Who is a tenant?
  • What does it means if you all sign the lease?
  • What if one roommate signs the lease?
The Residential Tenancies Act sets our minimum notice periods and other tenant rights. In order to have the protection of those rights under the Act, you have to be classified as a tenant.

 
You can also get information through our shared accommodation FAQs.
 
October 2007

Hot Topic - Shared Accommodation 214K Download .pdf File
One-page information sheet you can download and print off explaining what you need to know about roommates and sharing accommodation in Alberta.
See Also:


The Tenant:When Premises not AvailableSub-leaseAssignmentRoommatesOffencesTaking Possession


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