Legal Rights

Landlord and tenant rights in Alberta can differ from other provinces and countries. As a tenant, you should educate yourself on your rights and responsibilities when renting a home or apartment.

• Residential Tenancy Act of Alberta (PDF)
• Tip sheet for tenants from Service Alberta (PDF)
• Renting info and tenancy disputes/offences information from Service Alberta
• Types of rental agreements
• Innkeepers Act (PDF)
• Checklist for Tenants (PDF)
• Leases and Agreements

Landlord Tips

• Eight Rules for Smart Landlords (PDF)

Roommate and Subletting Agreements

• Shared Accommodation
• Sample Roommate Agreement (PDF)
• Sample Living with your Landlord Agreement (PDF)

Health and Safety

There are a number of health and safety standards for housing in Alberta. The following are from Alberta Health Services to educate both tenants and landlords as to their rights and responsibilities.

• Minimum Housing and Health Standards (PDF)
• Rental Housing and Health in Alberta (PDF)
• Bedbugs brochure (PDF)
• Emergency Egress (PDF)