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      • Notice of Objection to an Eviction Notice
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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 links below (organized by topic). Select publications may be available in print from our Publications store.

NEW RESOURCE: COVID-19: Information for Alberta Landlords and Tenants

Condominium Rentals

Renting a Condominium

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

Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords

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 Tenants

Tenancy Dispute Resolution Options 

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  (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 Agreement for Rental Properties (Fillable Form)

Pet Resume for Rental Properties (Sample)

Renting With A Pet Tipsheet

Renting With A Pet Booklet

Renting With Assistance & Support Animals

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)

Living With Your Landlord Agreement (Fillable Form)

Renting Out a Room in Your Home

Roommate Agreement (Sample Form)

Roommate Agreement (Fillable Form)

Shared Accommodation

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

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 or Housing Issues

Abandoned Goods 

After the Fire for Landlords & Tenants in Alberta

After the Flood for Landlords & Tenants in Alberta

Death of Tenant 

Hoarding and Tenancy 

Life Leases

Rent Increases

Reverse Mortgages

Your rights when renting: Human rights in Alberta (A resource series funded by the Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund)

Here are Some Things to Consider Before you Host your Holiday Party (Article)

Protecting your personal information when you rent (Article)

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.

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  • About
  • Copyright Statement
  • COVID-19: Information for Alberta Landlords and Tenants
  • CPLEA Blogs
  • Disclaimer
  • Dispute Resolution
    • FAQ – If the landlord makes an application against the tenant, will the tenant find out?
    • FAQ – Where can landlords and tenants of mobile home sites resolve their tenancy disputes?
    • FAQ – Who can help a landlord or tenant to prepare for a hearing?
  • FAQ – What can I do if I have a problem with my roommate?
  • FAQ – Can condominium boards evict tenants?
  • FAQ – Can I be fined and/or evicted because I live in an illegal suite?
  • FAQ – Can I get an emotional support animal even though my landlord says no pets are allowed?
  • FAQ – Can I rent out a short-term rental unit?
  • FAQ – How do I know if I live in an illegal secondary suite?
  • FAQ – How often can my landlord increase my rent?
  • FAQ – I live in an illegal secondary suite. Is this a reason for breaking my lease?
  • FAQ – I put a security deposit on a house and signed the lease agreement. My landlord called me today and said that I am not able to take possession of the house. Is this illegal?
  • FAQ – I rent out an illegal secondary suite in my house. Can I be penalized for doing this?
  • FAQ – I suspect that my landlord is in financial trouble and might be going through a foreclosure. What can I do?
  • FAQ – Now that recreational cannabis is legal in Canada, can landlords still restrict its use in rental properties?
  • FAQ – One of my roommates is moving out and we don’t have anyone new to move in right away. Is he still responsible for his share of the rent?
  • FAQ – Where can I find more information on illegal secondary suites?
  • FAQ – Who’s responsible for dealing with lead in drinking water in a rental home?
  • FAQ – I live with my landlord and we keep arguing about everything. What can I do?
  • FAQs
    • FAQ – Who is responsible for utility payments?
  • Find Help
    • Forms
    • Legal Advice
  • Glossary
  • Government & Court Services
  • Home
  • Inspection Reports
    • FAQ – Can the inspection report be changed if the tenant notices something wrong after signing it?
    • FAQ – Do tenants have to attend the inspection?
    • FAQ – What can happen if an inspection report was not completed?
    • FAQ – What does an inspection report look like?
    • FAQ – What happens if a tenant does not show up for the inspection?
    • FAQ – What should a tenant look for at a move-in inspection?
    • FAQ – Who should keep a copy of the inspection report?
  • Leases and Agreements
    • FAQ – Can the landlord or tenant ever “break the lease”?
    • FAQ – Can the landlord require a tenant to provide proof of insurance as a condition of the lease?
    • FAQ – Does everyone who is living in the property have to be named on the lease?
    • FAQ – Does the lease have to be in writing?
    • FAQ – I’m thinking of co-signing a lease but won’t be living in the rental property. What are my obligations as a co-signor?
    • FAQ – My neighbor is paying less rent than I am even though we are renting similar units. Can I ask my landlord to lower my rent?
    • FAQ – What can be included in the lease?
    • FAQ – What happens at the end of a fixed term lease?
  • Legislation
    • FAQ – A tenant did not move into a property but already paid an application fee to the landlord. Can the landlord keep the money?
    • FAQ – Are laws about renting the same across Canada?
    • FAQ – How do tenants know if the Residential Tenancies Act applies to their situation?
    • FAQ – What actions can be taken if a landlord or tenant is breaking the law?
    • FAQ – What happens if the terms of the lease contradict the Residential Tenancies Act?
    • FAQ – Will the Residential Tenancies Act rules be written in the lease?
  • Notices
    • Eviction Notice (Notice of Termination of Tenancy for Substantial Breach)
      • FAQ – Can a tenant be evicted in the winter months?
      • FAQ – Can the landlord change the locks?
      • FAQ – What happens if the tenant does not object and does not move?
    • FAQ – The lease says that no pets are allowed. Is this legal?
    • Notice of Entry by the Landlord
      • FAQ – Can the tenant refuse to allow the landlord to enter the property?
      • FAQ – How often can a landlord enter the property?
      • FAQ – If the property is being sold, does the realtor have to provide a Notice of Entry?
      • FAQ – What if the landlord did not provide a Notice of Entry?
    • Notice of Landlord
      • FAQ – Does the tenant have to be personally served with the Notice of Landlord?
      • FAQ – If the property is sold, when does a new landlord have to provide the Notice of Landlord?
      • FAQ – What if the landlord has not provided a Notice of Landlord?
    • Notice of Objection to an Eviction Notice
    • Notice of Rent Increase
      • FAQ – How much can a landlord increase rent?
      • FAQ – What happens if the Notice of Rent Increase does not include all of the required information?
      • FAQ – What if the tenant cannot afford to pay the increased rent?
    • Notice of Termination of a Periodic Tenancy for Allowable Reasons
      • FAQ – Can the tenant move before the notice takes effect?
      • FAQ – What if the landlord does not give the proper amount of notice?
      • FAQ – What if the landlord does not use the property for the reason stated in the notice?
    • Notice to End a Periodic Tenancy
      • FAQ – What happens if the tenant does not give the proper amount of notice?
    • Tenant’s 14 Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy
      • FAQ – What can the tenant do if the landlord has done something wrong that is not a substantial breach?
  • Repairs
    • FAQ – Can a repair person enter the property without the tenant being present?
    • FAQ – Can a tenant stop paying rent while waiting for repairs to be done?
    • FAQ – Does a landlord have to give the tenant notice before making repairs?
    • FAQ – Does the landlord have to paint between tenants?
    • FAQ – If a tenant completes repairs, can they bill the landlord?
    • FAQ – Is a landlord allowed to make frequent and disruptive repairs?
    • FAQ – What are the Minimum Housing and Health Standards?
    • FAQ – What can a tenant do if the landlord won’t fix anything?
    • FAQ – Who is responsible to treat bugs in a rental property?
  • Resources
  • Responsibilities
    • FAQ – Can a landlord increase the rent at any time?
    • FAQ – Can a landlord or tenant change the lease without the other’s consent?
    • FAQ – Can a tenant have guests?
    • FAQ – Can a tenant refuse to pay rent?
    • FAQ – Do tenants have to tell the landlord if they are going on vacation?
    • FAQ – Does a landlord have to do something about loud tenants?
    • FAQ – Does a landlord have to provide the tenants with contact information?
    • FAQ – Does a landlord have to tell tenants if the property is being foreclosed?
    • FAQ – Does a landlord have to tell tenants if the property is sold?
    • FAQ – What are offences under the Residential Tenancies Act?
    • FAQ – What if a tenant breaks a rule in the lease?
    • FAQ – When can a landlord enter the tenant’s rental unit?
    • FAQ – Why can a tenant be evicted?
  • Roommates, Subletting, and Assignment
    • FAQ – Does each roommate need to sign the lease?
    • FAQ – How many people can live in a house or apartment?
    • FAQ – If a roommate has not signed the lease, are they still responsible for conditions in the lease like shoveling snow?
    • FAQ – If a roommate moves out does the landlord have to return part of the security deposit?
    • FAQ – Should the original tenant and new tenant (subtenant) sign a written agreement?
    • FAQ – What are reasonable grounds for a landlord to refuse to sublet or assignment?
    • FAQ – When a property is sublet, does the original tenant still pay rent to the landlord?
    • FAQ – Who can evict a subtenant?
  • Search Results
  • Security Deposits
    • FAQ – Can a landlord ask for extra money if a tenant causes damage that costs more than the security deposit?
    • FAQ – Can a landlord charge a non-refundable pet fee and a security deposit?
    • FAQ – Can a landlord deduct carpet cleaning or painting expenses from the security deposit?
    • FAQ – Can a landlord keep the security deposit if inspection reports were not completed?
    • FAQ – Can a tenant pay the security deposit in installments?
    • FAQ – If two tenants rent an apartment together and one of them moves out, does the landlord need to return half of the security deposit?
    • FAQ – What can a tenant do if the landlord does not provide the security deposit?
    • FAQ – What is the maximum amount a landlord can ask for a security deposit?
    • FAQ – What should tenants do if they don’t agree with the deductions?
    • FAQ – Who sets the interest rate for security deposits and when must the interest be paid?
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    • About CPLEA and Disclaimer
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  • Topics
    • Legislation
    • Leases and Agreements
    • Security Deposits
    • Inspection Reports
    • Responsibilities
    • Roommates, Subletting, and Assignment
    • Repairs
    • Notices
      • Eviction Notice (Notice of Termination of Tenancy for Substantial Breach)
      • Notice of Objection to an Eviction Notice
      • Notice of Entry by the Landlord
      • Notice of Landlord
      • Notice of Rent Increase
      • Notice of Termination of a Periodic Tenancy for Allowable Reasons
      • Notice to End a Periodic Tenancy
      • Tenant’s 14 Day Notice to Terminate Tenancy
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