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FAQ – I suspect that my landlord is in financial trouble and might be going through a foreclosure. What can I do?

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If a tenant suspects that the landlord is in financial trouble and at risk of losing their home, then the tenant can:

  • talk to the landlord;
  • run a search at the Court of King’s Bench to find out if a lawsuit has been started against the landlord. There is a fee for this service. The tenant will need to know the property owner’s name. This information can be found in the lease or the Notice of Landlord; or
  • conduct a title search on the property. Some lawyers register a “Certificate of Lis Pendens” (which means a certificate of a pending lawsuit) on the title to the property when there is a dispute involving land. An Alberta Registry Agent can conduct this search for a fee.

None of these methods guarantee that the tenant will find out about a foreclosure. In fact, a tenant might not find out until they are served with a court order.

For further information on this particular topic, we have a free on-line publication called “Foreclosure for Landlords and Tenants” .

Foreclosures are a complicated area of the law. You should contact a lawyer to receive more information and advice on how to proceed. Here is some information on where to find help.

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  • About
    • About CPLEA and Disclaimer
    • Copyright Statement
  • 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
    • Dispute Resolution
  • Resources
  • FAQs
  • Glossary
  • Find Help
    • Forms
    • Legal Advice
    • Government & Court Services