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 HOUSING & RENTAL RESOURCES 

If you're thinking about buying a condo, it is important to understand condominium finances.
BOOKLET 2020

Before you buy a new condo in Alberta, you need to do your homework. This is a checklist of the documents you must receive from the developer.
CHECKLIST 2021

4 pages

Before you buy a previously owned condo, you need to do your homework. This is a checklist of the documents to request before signing on the dotted line.
CHECKLIST 2020

Board members must follow standards of conduct in running the condo corporation, this tip sheet explains what those standards are.
TIP SHEET 2020
 

Bylaws govern condominiums, if you are a condo owner or a condo board member, this tip sheet outlines what you need to know about bylaws.
CHECKLIST 2020
 

Condo board members have the power to enforce the condo corporation's bylaws, these are steps they can take if the bylaws are not followed.
BOOKLET 2020
 

If you are on a condo board, you should understand the condo documents outlined in this tipsheet and the information they contain.
TIP SHEET 2020
 

A condo board of directors (known as the board) is a group of individuals. This booklet answers some FAQs about condo boards.
BOOKLET 2020
 

If you are a board member for the first time, this is a checklist and tips to help you in your new role.
CHECKLIST 2020
 

Condo boards have no specific dispute resolution mechanisms, these are some general dispute resolution tips.
BOOKLET 2020
 

Many condo corporations will hire a manager (or company) to look after the condo complex. These are tips for hiring and working with a condo manager.
TIP SHEET 2021

4 pages
 

A brief guide to a condominium's three key meetings - board meetings, Annual General Meeting (AGM) and extraordinary general meetings.
BOOKLET 2021

12 pages
 

The Condominium Property Act addresses the rental process, including what happens before, during and after a tenancy.
TIP SHEET 2020
 

A condo corporation has a legal obligation to respond to requests for certain information, depending on what is requested and who makes the request.
BOOKLET 2020
 

Condo corporations must establish and maintian a reserve fund to cover costs of major repairs of its property.
TIP SHEET 2021

8 pages
 

If a condo is self-managed, the condo board is repsonsible for all aspects of the property. This info is for condo boards considering self-management.
TIP SHEET 2021

2 pages
 

Condo contributions (also known as condo fees), special assessments and reserve funds are different. The following tip sheet will help clarify how they differ.
TIP SHEET 2020
 

Foreclosure can be complicated and confusing. This booklet explains how foreclosure works, and your rights when you are involved in a foreclosure.
BOOKLET 2020

When a tenant dies while renting a property, there can be many questions about what to do next. The guide will help answer some of your questions.
BOOKLET 2021

This booklet provides an overview of the turnover process and a checklist of documents that the developer must provide to the first elected board.
BOOKLET 2021

8 pages
 

Tenants experiencing domestic violence may be able to end their lease early, without financial penalty.
BOOKLET 2021

6 pages
 

This toolkit contains info sheets on domestic violence, how to recognize and prevent it and lists of services and agencies to get more help.
TOOLKIT 2019

Domestic violence educational programs from organizations around Alberta.
TIP SHEET 2019

Help for you and others affected by the domestic violence incident.
TIP SHEET 2019

Resources from organizations around the province on domestic violence related topics.
TIP SHEET 2019

How to speak with someone who may be experiencing domestic violence.
TIP SHEET 2019

There are signs that indicate domestic violence might be present.
TIP SHEET 2019

Some examples of possible domestic violence prevention strategies.
TIP SHEET 2019

Emergency services in the province that can be contacted in domestic violence situations.
TIP SHEET 2019

What the landlord can do to help a victim of domestic violence.
TIP SHEET 2019

Steps the victim can take to address their particular domestic violence situation.
TIP SHEET 2019

What is domestic violence and how can you recognize that it may be present?
TIP SHEET 2019

What to expect when the police have been called to a domestic violence situation.
TIP SHEET 2019

How can you help if you have witnessed or suspect domestic violence?
TIP SHEET 2019

Some insight as to why the victim might stay in a domestic violence situation.
TIP SHEET 2019

You've been served with a 14 day eviction notice. Is it legal? What are your next steps? This handy flow chart can help answer some of your questions.
POSTER 2020

If your property is being foreclosed upon, or you are a tenant in a property that is being foreclosed upon, this booklet explains how foreclosure works, and your rights during the process.
BOOKLET 2019

If you are thinking of buying a condominium, there are some commonly used condominium terms that you should become familiar with.
TIP SHEET 2020

Dealing with hoarding in a tenancy situation involves a balancing act between a landlord's rights and tenant's rights under the law.
BOOKLET 2019
 

NOUVELLE FICHE D'INFO 2023

2 PAGES

If you have a problem while renting, this tip sheet can help you figure out what to do.
TIP SHEET 2018

 

Do you have questions about your rights as a tenant when you have lost your job? This tip sheet answers some common questions.
TIP SHEET 2018

A life lease agreement occurs when a person buys the exclusive right to occupy a unit in a particular development for life, a fixed term or until the person can no longer live independently within the unit.

BOOKLET 2019

8 PAGES

Adult Interdependent Partners include unmarried couples and non-sexual partners who live together.
BOOKLET 2019

This sample is meant only to be a guide to assist you in developing your own room rental agreement, and may include terms that do not apply to your situation.
FORM 2020

Landlords must follow both the Housing Regulation and Minimum Housing and Health Standards for the upkeep and condition of their rental properties.
BOOKLET 2022
 

This tip sheet covers what you need to know when it comes to mould and rental properties.
TIP SHEET 2021

NOUVELLE LIVRET 2023

36 PAGES

This sample agreement contains examples of what can be covered by a pet agreement. It should be adapted to fit your particular situation.
FORM 2020
 

In a pet resume you want to highlight your pet's best attributes and show that you are a responsible pet owner.
FORM 2020
 

This booklet is an overview of deposits, occupancy fees and other potential issues that may arise when purchasing a new or conversion condo.
BOOKLET 2020

 

In Alberta, landlords and tenants have different options to resolve tenancy disputes.
BOOKLET 2021
 

 
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