It depends on the circumstances of the situation. It is more likely a tenant will get a reimbursement if the repairs were clearly the landlord’s responsibility and the tenant can show the landlord knew about the need for repairs, but ignored the request.
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 gets a reimbursement based on all of the evidence brought before them.
December 2023
