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October 6, 2022
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This resource provides information about home renovation contracts as well as specific information about working with prepaid contractors.
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October 1, 2022
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The Time Share and Points-Based Contracts and Business Regulation under the Fair Trading Act sets out the rules for businesses selling time shares. This fact sheet provides information about the...
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October 1, 2022
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La loi sur la protection des consommateurs et consommatrices de l’Alberta (Alberta’s Consumer Protection Act) contribue à protéger les consommateurs contre les pratiques déloyales d’une part, et à...
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October 1, 2022
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The Time Share Contracts Regulation under the Consumer Protection Act has been expanded to include the sale of points-based time share contracts. The name has been changed to the Time Share and...
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October 1, 2022
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Describes Alberta's Consumer Bill of Rights, which was developed to help businesses and consumers understand their rights and responsibilities in the marketplace. The bill of rights outlines how...
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October 1, 2022
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Collection agencies collect unpaid debts or locate debtors for others. Debt repayment agencies charge a fee to negotiate payment arrangements for people who owe money. The Fair Trading Act and the...
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October 1, 2022
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Door-to-door salespeople sell everything from encyclopedias and magazines to home improvements. If a contract is signed, negotiated or concluded away from the seller’s usual place of business, it...
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October 1, 2022
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Gift cards purchased in Alberta are no longer subject to expiry dates and fees that lower their value over time. Refer to the Gift Card Regulation, part of the Fair Trading Act. The regulation...
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October 1, 2022
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Before buying, you should know what condition the home is in and what repairs might be needed. Hiring a qualified home inspector to examine a home can help you to make an informed decision about...
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April 1, 2021
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Les agences de recouvrement recouvrent des dettes impayées ou trouvent des débiteurs pour le compte d’autres personnes. Les agences de remboursement de dettes, quant à elles, facturent des frais...