Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta has free resources on landlord and tenant issues, including publications, sample forms and articles. You can view or download them for free by clicking the links below (organized by topic). Select publications may be available in print from our store.
Condominiums
Renting a Condominium
Renting Out Your Condominium – see also Condo Law for Albertans
Renting Out Your Condo: Six Facts You Need to Know (Article)
Alberta’s New Condominium Regulations: Rental deposits (Article)
Alberta’s New Condominium Regulations: Insurance (Article)
Condominium Bylaws and Rules: 5 things to know (Article)
Domestic Violence
Disputes and ending a lease
Emergencies
Evictions
Fees
Forms
Forms (where to find residential tenancies forms, court forms and RTDRS forms)
Living With Your Landlord Agreement (Sample Form)
Living With Your Landlord Agreement (Fillable Form)
Pet Agreement for Rental Properties (Sample Form)
Pet Agreement for Rental Properties (Fillable Form)
Roommate Agreement (Sample Form)
Roommate Agreement (Fillable Form)
Inspections and security deposits
Legislation
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 pets | Download PDF
Renting With Assistance & Support Animals
Renting with a Pet (Article)
Accommodation in Tenancy: Assistance and Support Animals (Article)
Rent increases
Rights and responsibilities
Roommates and shared accommodation
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)
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
Safety and security
Other rental or housing issues
Abandoned Goods
COVID-19: Information for Alberta Landlords and Tenants
Death of Tenant
Hoarding and Tenancy
Hoarding and Tenancy Situations (Article)
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)
Believe it or Not Tenancy Questions (Article)
An Update on Short-Term Rentals (Article)
For a complete list of publications, refer to CPLEA’s publications page.
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.
Landlord Associations in Alberta
Alberta Residential Landlord Association (located in Edmonton)
Calgary Residential Rental Association
Last updated: November 2023
