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5 Tips for Renting with a Pet |
This tip sheet includes five things for responsible pet owners to consider when renting. |
2012-12-19 |
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8 Rules for Smart Landlords |
This tip sheet include 8 rules landlords should follow to avoid having problems with their tenants. This resource has also been made into a video which can be streamed from our YouTube channel. |
2012-05-07 |
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8 Rules for Smart Renters |
This tip sheet include 8 rules renters should follow to protect themselves. The rules are easy to follow and can help protect renters from being taken advantage of by their landlord. This resource has also been made into a video which can be streamed from our YouTube channel. |
2012-04-16 |
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Foreclosure for Landlords and Tenants |
Foreclosure is a legal process for a mortgagee (a lender,
usually a bank) to sell, or take ownership of, a property
when the mortgagor (the property owner, the landlord)
defaults on the mortgage.
In other words, the landlord got a mortgage in order to
buy the property that is being rented... |
2011-08-01 |
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Foreclosure in Alberta |
Property foreclosure can be a complicated and confusing experience for
a homeowner. Many people are not familiar with what legal options they
may have and what court processes they must follow.
This booklet gives a general overview of what foreclosure is, what can
happen during a foreclosure... |
2011-08-01 |
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If You Have a Problem While Renting |
If you have a problem while renting, following the steps provided in this tipsheet may help you. |
2012-05-08 |
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Information Sheet - Rent Increases |
Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act sets out the rules that a landlord must follow to increase the rent. This information sheet looks at rent raises in periodic and fixed term tenancies. |
2012-04-05 |
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Information Sheet - Safety and Security for Landlords |
Issues of safety and security are a major concern for both landlords and tenants. If you are a landlord, you need to be aware of options that you have for dealing with safety, including locks and security devices, repairs and crime. |
2012-04-10 |
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Information Sheet - Safety and Security for Tenants |
Issues of safety and security are a major concern for both landlords and tenants. If you are a tenant, you should be aware of the options that you have under Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act for dealing with the safety and security of your rental unit. |
2012-04-10 |
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Information Sheet - Shared Accommodation |
The Residential Tenancies Act does not usually apply to the rights and obligations that roommates have to each other. If you are planning on living with roommate(s), you should have a written agreement that sets out how the responsibilities of renting will be shared between you. This information... |
2012-04-10 |
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Life Leases |
When you enter into a life lease agreement,
you buy the exclusive right to occupy a unit in a
particular development for life, or a fixed term
(for example, 50 years), or until you are no longer
capable of living independently in the unit. This
type of lease agreement is a legal agreement... |
2011-02-01 |
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Living Together: Adult Interdependent Relationships |
The term living “common-law” is often used in everyday language to describe a couple that lives together, with or without children, but is not legally married. The Canadian government recognizes “common law” relationships for income tax purposes, but the Alberta... |
2013-04-15 |
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Renting 101 A Guide to Renting in Alberta |
One of the most important things you can do before you rent is to take the time to learn about the laws that apply to you and your rental situation. Whether you are a first-time renter or you have been living on your own for a long time and have never had a problem, you should make... |
2013-02-28 |
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Renting 101: Review Questions for Students |
Renting 101:
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Renting 101: Review Questions for Students |
2009-02-01 |
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Renting 101: Teacher’s Resource Guide |
Renting 101:
Teacher’s Resource Guide
This teacher’s guide accompanies the booklet Renting 101: A Guide to Renting in Alberta for Students and First-time Renters. There is a printable, PDF version of Renting 101 available online at www.landlordandtenant.org and it may be download and printed for... |
2009-06-01 |
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Renting a Condominium |
If you are thinking about renting a
condominium, there are certain laws and
regulations in Alberta that you should be
aware of.
A tenant in a condominium is bound by
rental laws, and also by condominium
laws and regulations. When you are a
tenant in a condominium, you are bound
by more laws... |
2011-02-01 |
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Renting Out a Room in Your Home |
If you are a homeowner and are thinking about
renting out a spare room in your home, you
should become familiar with the laws that
relate to this living arrangement. While the idea
of saving money by renting out a room in your
house may be appealing, there are some risks
associated with... |
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Reverse Mortgages |
A reverse mortgage (also known as a Home
Equity Conversion Mortgage or HECM) is a loan
that is designed for homeowners 60 years of
age and older (the age qualification applies to
both spouses). While this type of loan has been
available in the United States for some time, it
is relatively... |
2011-02-01 |
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Sample Living with Your Landlord Agreement for Alberta Renters |
The sample Living with Your Landlord Agreement will provide you with a general idea of the terms that are important to include in your own written agreement, including rent, house rules, deposits, how to end the agreement, and how to deal with disputes. |
2012-02-22 |
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Sample Pet Agreement |
This sample Pet Agreement contains examples of the types of things that can be covered by a Pet Agreement. The Agreement should be adapted to fit the particular situation. Some terms that may not apply in certain situations and additional terms should be added as needed. |
2012-12-19 |
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Sample Pet Resume |
This sample shows some of the common things that can be included in your pet’s resume. A pet resume is the first introduction that your landlord will have to your pet. You want to highlight your pet’s best attributes in the resume, and show that you are a responsible pet owner. |
2012-12-19 |
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Sample Roommate Agreement for Alberta Renters |
A written agreement helps you avoid having problems with your Roommates. Usually when you rent an apartment or house, there will be a written lease between the Landlord and the Roommates, but that lease does not explain how the Roommates are going to live together. A Roommate Agreement states how... |
2012-03-02 |
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Sample Roommate Agreement for Alberta Renters (Illustrated) |
This is a picture version of our sample roommate agreement for Alberta renters. This version is ideal for people who have difficulty reading English. A written agreement helps you avoid having problems with your roommates. Usually when you rent an apartment or house, there will be a written... |
2012-04-15 |
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What you need to know about renting with a pet |
This booklet outlines what you and your landlord can do in terms of pets and animals, what you can do if you have a dispute with a condominium board, and where to go if you need further help or information. |
2013-03-20 |
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What you need to know if the place you are renting is sold |
If a property you are renting is put up for sale, you should familiarize yourself with the laws that relate to this process.This booklet answers questions you may have throughout the process: what can happen when a rental property is put up for sale; what rights and obligations the tenant has... |
2012-06-18 |
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