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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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Evidence : Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) [2019 to current]

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This tip sheet is intended for parties in the residential tenancy dispute resolution process and explains the role and importance of evidence in the process.

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Document service : Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) [2019 to current]

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Once you have applied for a hearing with the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service, you will receive and application process. You must then give a copy of the entire application package... More ≫

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Once you have applied for a hearing with the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service, you will receive and application process. You must then give a copy of the entire application package to the respondent(s). This tip sheet presents how to serve an RTDRS application package.

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Applying to terminate a tenancy

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This tipsheet provides information on the steps landlords or tenants need to take to terminate a tenancy. It explains how to apply for an order from the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution... More ≫

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This tipsheet provides information on the steps landlords or tenants need to take to terminate a tenancy. It explains how to apply for an order from the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service to terminate a tenancy, if the issue cannot be resolved between the landlord and the tenant themselves. It also outlines when an application to terminate a tenancy is appropriate, conditions that might result in a successful application, and how to defend against an application to terminate a tenancy.

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Serving your RTDRS order : Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS)

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Once an RTDRS service order has been filed, to take effect it must still be served by the applicant upon the respondent. This information sheet provides an overview regarding service of RTDRS orders.

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Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) : code of conduct for tenancy dispute officers [2023]

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This is a code of conduct for the RTDRS Tenancy Dispute Officers that conduct RTDRS hearings.

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RTDRS amended order : next steps

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Outlines the steps that should be taken when the request to amend an RTDRS order has been granted.

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RTDRS order : next steps

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Outlines the steps that should be taken by both the applicant and respondent when an order is granted by the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service.

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After the order flow chart : Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS)

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Describes the various steps in the residential tenancy dispute resolution process that can occur after a tenancy dispute officer has granted an order.

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RTDRS telephone hearings : Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) [2019 to current]

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Summarizes information about the use of telephone hearings in the dispute resolution process for residential tenants.

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