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RTA handbook for landlords and tenants : Residential Tenancies Act and regulations [2023 to current]

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This handbook explains the rights and responsibilities of all tenants, landlords, and agents involved in renting residential premises in Alberta under the Residential Tenancies Act and related... More ≫

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This handbook explains the rights and responsibilities of all tenants, landlords, and agents involved in renting residential premises in Alberta under the Residential Tenancies Act and related regulations. It explains the minimum legislated requirements set out in the Act and provides landlords and tenants with options to deal with matters not established as minimum requirements. The following topics are covered in the handbook: residential tenancy agreements; inspection reports; security deposits; other fees and charges; landlord's distraint; rent increases; landlord's right of entry; security; termination of tenancy; determination of normal wear and tear during residency; and abandoned goods.

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Alberta Resident and Family Councils toolkit

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Act, Continuing Care Regulation, and the accommodation standards, every person living in a licensed supportive living accommodation, type A continuing care home, or... More ≫

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Pursuant to the Continuing Care Act, Continuing Care Regulation, and the accommodation standards, every person living in a licensed supportive living accommodation, type A continuing care home, or type B continuing care home and their families have the opportunity to set up a resident and family council. The Resident and Family Councils Toolkit is intended to help residents and families of licensed supportive living accommodations and continuing care homes set up and maintain councils. It contains tools and ideas that may also be useful for facilities with existing councils.

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Rules of practice and procedure : Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service [2019 to current]

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The Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service is an alternative to the courts in resolving landlord and tenant disputes. this document presents RTDRS rules of practice and procedure.

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Affordable housing partnership program guidelines

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The Affordable Housing Partnership Program Guideline is a companion document to Stronger Foundations: Alberta’s 10-year strategy to improve and expand affordable housing. The guidelines should be... More ≫

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The Affordable Housing Partnership Program Guideline is a companion document to Stronger Foundations: Alberta’s 10-year strategy to improve and expand affordable housing. The guidelines should be read in conjunction with the Affordable Housing Partnership Framework, as they contain specific information such as eligibility criteria and proposal evaluation criteria to obtain provincial support.

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Indigenous housing capital program guide

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The Indigenous Housing Capital Program provides capital funding to increase the supply of affordable off-reserve, off-settlement, and on-settlement housing units for Indigenous peoples in need.... More ≫

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The Indigenous Housing Capital Program provides capital funding to increase the supply of affordable off-reserve, off-settlement, and on-settlement housing units for Indigenous peoples in need. This guide provides information about the program and how to apply for funding.

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Affordable housing needs assessment guidebook

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An affordable housing needs assessment is a critical tool to help communities understand the current state of affordable housing and to identify gaps. Municipalities are encouraged to conduct... More ≫

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An affordable housing needs assessment is a critical tool to help communities understand the current state of affordable housing and to identify gaps. Municipalities are encouraged to conduct affordable housing needs assessments to support long-term community planning and inform Government of Alberta decision making. This guide has been developed to assist and provide guidance in the compilation of the data elements and completion of the housing needs assessment template developed by the province. The guide also provides definitions, and explanations on the data elements, as well as links to data sources.

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Temporary onsite wastewater treatment system at work camps : guidance document

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Guidance document to clarify existing and new requirements for sewage treatment and disposal systems in the work camp industry. This guidance document applies to daily sewage effluent volumes of... More ≫

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Guidance document to clarify existing and new requirements for sewage treatment and disposal systems in the work camp industry. This guidance document applies to daily sewage effluent volumes of less than 25 cubic metres (5500 Imperial gallons).

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Vendor performance management program [Seniors and Housing]

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Describes the Vendor Performance Management Program, which supports the Government of Alberta’s strategic goal of protecting vital public services by ensuring the delivery of quality housing... More ≫

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Describes the Vendor Performance Management Program, which supports the Government of Alberta’s strategic goal of protecting vital public services by ensuring the delivery of quality housing projects on time, on budget and within scope.

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Design and technical guidelines : Alberta Social Housing Corporation

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The Design and Technical Guidelines developed by Seniors and Housing are intended as benchmarks, to outline the minimum standards required by the province when developing provincially-funded... More ≫

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The Design and Technical Guidelines developed by Seniors and Housing are intended as benchmarks, to outline the minimum standards required by the province when developing provincially-funded housing in Alberta. The guidelines serve as a tool to convey guiding design principles and technical specifications for the construction of affordable housing, and provide direction to housing management bodies, designers, project managers, developers and contractors in new construction and major renovation projects.

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Lead and copper in drinking water in schools and daycares : assessment and response guide

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This guide was developed to support schools and daycares when they undertake an assessment of lead and copper in drinking water in their facilities. It provides details on how to conduct an... More ≫

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This guide was developed to support schools and daycares when they undertake an assessment of lead and copper in drinking water in their facilities. It provides details on how to conduct an assessment of potential lead and copper, how to interpret the results when lead and copper levels exceed Health Canada's maximum acceptable concentration, and how to access support from Alberta Health Services throughout the assessment process.

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