Tenants who do not agree with the deductions made from their security deposit, should write to their landlord requesting the return of the security deposit, and the reasons why the deductions made are unreasonable. Tenants may disagree with the reason for the deduction or with the amount being deducted.
If the landlord and tenant cannot come to an agreement on their own regarding the security deposit, then the tenant can make an application in Alberta Court of Justice or with the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service for the return of the security deposit.
January 2015
