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Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) Resources
Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta has produced multiple free resources on landlord and tenant issues, including publications, sample forms and articles. These resources can be viewed and/or downloaded for free by clicking the topic headings below. Select publications may be available in print from our Publications store.
Condominium Rentals
Renting Out Your Condo: Six Things You Need to Know – see also Condo Law for Albertans
Renting Out Your Condo: Six Facts You Need to Know (Article)
Domestic Violence
NEW Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords
NEW Renting and Domestic Violence: Ending Your Lease Early
Domestic violence, renting, and the law (Article)
Disputes and Ending a Lease
If You Have A Problem While Renting
If Your Employment Ends: Laws for Tenants in Alberta
Foreclosure for Landlords and Tenants
What You Need to Know if …. the Place You Are Renting Is Sold
I’ve been good. Can my landlord make me move? (Article)
Evictions
Eviction Notices under Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act
What should you do if you get an eviction notice? (Article)
Inspection Reports and Security Deposits
Getting your security deposit back (Article)
Tenant Move-Outs: Cleaning and Security Deposit Deductions (Article)
Legislation
Alberta’s Recreational Cannabis Landscape: An overview of restrictions in housing and public spaces – This article first appeared in LawNow magazine Vol 43-2. Can you smoke cannabis in your rental accommodation or condo? It’s complicated! (Article)
Renting in Canada (Article)
What is an offence under provincial renting laws? (Article)
Pets and Support Animals
Pet Agreement for Rental Properties (Sample Form)
Pet Resume for Rental Properties (Sample)
NEW Renting With Assistance & Support Animals
What you Need to Know About … Renting With A Pet
Renting with a Pet (Article)
Rights and Responsibilities
Renting 101: A Guide to Renting in Alberta
Renting Basics: Easy read guide to renting in Alberta
8 Rules for Smart Landlords in Alberta
8 Rules for Smart Renters in Alberta
Five things every tenant should know (Article)
Roommates and Shared Accommodation (Sublet/Assignment)
Living With Your Landlord Agreement (Sample Form)
Renting Out a Room in Your Home
Roommate Agreement (Illustrated) (Sample Form)
Roommate Agreement (Sample Form)
Co-tenants and co-responsibilities (Article)
Having Problems with another Tenant? (Article)
Living with your landlord (Article)
Shared Accommodation Problems: What Can A Tenant Do? (Article)
Repairs
NEW Minimum Housing and Health Standards
Can a landlord charge a tenant for renovations? (Article)
Safety and Security
Safety and Security for Landlords
Safety and Security for Tenants
Other Rental Issues
After the Fire for Landlords & Tenants in Alberta
After the Flood for Landlords & Tenants in Alberta
Here are Some Things to Consider Before you Host your Holiday Party (Article)
Protecting your personal information when you rent (Article)
Other Housing Topics
Your rights when renting: Human rights in Alberta (A resource series funded by the Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund)
See a complete list of CPLEA’s publications here.
Resources for Landlords
Landlord Associations in Alberta
Alberta Residential Landlord Association (located in Edmonton)
Calgary Residential Rental Association
Further Resources
Condo Law for Albertans – information for landlords who are renting their condo units
Office of the Sheriff – Civil Enforcement
Property seizures and evictions by civil enforcement agencies (Alberta Courts) This information on the Alberta Courts website explains how to hire an agency to collect on someone’s outstanding debts or evict them if they don’t respond to your court order.
Cannabis in Condos and Rentals – Information for condominium owners, landlords and tenants about cannabis restrictions in condos, apartments and rental homes.
Page Last Updated: January 2019
