It depends on the circumstances of the situation.
It is more likely a tenant will be reimbursed if the repairs were clearly the landlord’s responsibility and the tenant can show the landlord was informed of the need for repairs, but the request was ignored.
If the landlord refuses to pay the tenant for the cost of the repairs, the tenant could make an application to get the money back in Alberta Court of Justice Civil or through the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service. The judge or tenancy dispute officer who hears the matter will decide if the tenant should be reimbursed based on all of the evidence brought before them.
August 2021
