“Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords”This Kit has been designed for landlords, property managers and anyone else who works on-site or has access to residential rental units.
Legislation
Leases
Security Deposits
Inspection Reports
Responsibilities
Roommates & Subletting
Repairs
Notices
Disputes
Did You Know?
There are no standard lease agreements in Alberta. Landlords and tenants can negotiate their own, or use forms prepared by provincial organizations.
Recent Blog Posts
Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords
“Domestic Violence Toolkit for Landlords”This Kit has been designed for landlords, property managers and anyone else who works on-site or has access to residential rental units.
New FAQs
Thinking of co-signing a lease for a friend or relative? Who pays for utilities? Can you ask your landlord to lower your rent? We have the answers to these questions and more.
Check out our newest FAQs here:
What are my obligations as a co-signor?
Who is responsible for utility payments?
Can I ask my landlord to lower my rent?
New Legal Clinic in Fort McMurray
Need Legal Advice on a Tenant Matter? Don’t Qualify For Legal Aid?
FREE LEGAL CLINIC IN FORT MCMURRAY – Fort McMurray Legal Clinic Brochure 2018
Call 587-674-2282 to book an appointment or find out if you qualify for free legal services
Legal Clinic Schedule: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 5 – 7 pm. (By appointment only – call 587-674-2282)
Renting and Domestic Violence
Renting and Domestic Violence: Ending Your Lease Early
CPLEA has developed a tipsheet on the new amendments to the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act that allow for victims of domestic violence to break a lease early, without financial penalty, if their home is unsafe. You can download the publication for free at CPLEA’s publication page (click on Abuse and Family Violence). This tipsheet is part of CPLEA’s Families and the Law: Domestic Violence Series.
