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Life leases

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On May 16, 2024, the Consumer Protection (Life Leases) Amendment Act, 2024 came into force. This legislation amends the Consumer Protection Act and establishes new requirements for life lease... More ≫

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On May 16, 2024, the Consumer Protection (Life Leases) Amendment Act, 2024 came into force. This legislation amends the Consumer Protection Act and establishes new requirements for life lease agreements in Alberta.

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Information for landlords

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In Alberta, the Residential Tenancies Act applies to most people who rent the place where they live. This law sets out the rights and responsibilities that apply to tenants. This publication... More ≫

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In Alberta, the Residential Tenancies Act applies to most people who rent the place where they live. This law sets out the rights and responsibilities that apply to tenants. This publication contains inspection reports and sample cleaning list.

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Payday lending

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Describes what a payday loan is, to whom the Payday Loans Regulation applies, how to repay a payday loan, how to cancel a loan, the rules of conduct for payday lenders, cash cards and payday... More ≫

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Describes what a payday loan is, to whom the Payday Loans Regulation applies, how to repay a payday loan, how to cancel a loan, the rules of conduct for payday lenders, cash cards and payday loans, and what to do if you cannot pay back a payday loan.

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Information for tenants

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In Alberta, the Residential Tenancies Act applies to most people who rent the place where they live. This law sets out the rights and responsibilities that apply to tenants. This publication... More ≫

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In Alberta, the Residential Tenancies Act applies to most people who rent the place where they live. This law sets out the rights and responsibilities that apply to tenants. This publication contains tips in a one-stop location: inspection reports, sample cleaning list, and a checklist for tenants.

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Employment agencies

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Employment agencies can assist employers by recruiting employees, help people seeking employment find work, and evaluate or test for job related skills for employers seeking employees. This... More ≫

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Employment agencies can assist employers by recruiting employees, help people seeking employment find work, and evaluate or test for job related skills for employers seeking employees. This resource explains the work that employment agencies perform the legislation and regulations that govern their operation in Alberta.

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Renting a mobile home site

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In Alberta, the Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Act applies to people who own a mobile home and rent the mobile home site from a landlord. This law sets out the rights and responsibilities that apply... More ≫

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In Alberta, the Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Act applies to people who own a mobile home and rent the mobile home site from a landlord. This law sets out the rights and responsibilities that apply to these tenancies.

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Who do I contact?

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This publication provides a quick reference to many of the contacts used by consumers and businesses.

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Filing a consumer complaint

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This publication explains how to file a complaint with Consumer Services and when an investigation may be opened, as well as other options available to consumers.

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What creditors can do if you don't pay

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When you use credit to make purchases or pay for services and fail to make payments your creditors may take legal actions to recover the money owed. Common types of credit are bank loans, bank... More ≫

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When you use credit to make purchases or pay for services and fail to make payments your creditors may take legal actions to recover the money owed. Common types of credit are bank loans, bank account overdrafts, lines of credit, credit cards, finance agreements, student loans, payday loans, etc. This publication describes the legal action a creditor may take if you do not pay your debts.

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Living in a mobile home community in Alberta : responsibilities of landlords and tenants

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This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Act, describes the responsibilities of landlords and tenants under the Act, and explains the processes that can be used... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Act, describes the responsibilities of landlords and tenants under the Act, and explains the processes that can be used to resolve issues that may arise between the two parties.

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