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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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Security deposit interest rate change, effective January 1, 2024

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Landlords can require a security deposit, sometimes referred to as a damage deposit, from their tenants when they move into rental premises. Since January 1, 2009, the interest rate on security... More ≫

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Landlords can require a security deposit, sometimes referred to as a damage deposit, from their tenants when they move into rental premises. Since January 1, 2009, the interest rate on security deposits has been zero percent. Effective January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 the interest rate payable on security deposits is 1.6 percent, under the Residential Tenancies Act and Mobile Home Sites Tenancies Act.

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Поради для споживачів Інформація для орендарів [Ukrainian]

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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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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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Renseignements pour les locataires

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En Alberta, la loi sur la location de locaux d’habitation (Residential Tenancies Act) s'applique à la plupart des personnes qui louent le logement où elles vivent. Cette loi définit les droits et... More ≫

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En Alberta, la loi sur la location de locaux d’habitation (Residential Tenancies Act) s'applique à la plupart des personnes qui louent le logement où elles vivent. Cette loi définit les droits et les responsabilités qui s'appliquent aux locataires. Cette publication rassemble de nombreux conseils, y compris des rapports d’état des lieux, des exemples de listes de nettoyage et une liste de contrôle pour les locataires, en un seul endroit.

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High-cost credit aggregate data

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High-cost credit business licensees were required to submit information related to their high-cost lending operations for the calendar year. The information in this document reflects the reported... More ≫

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High-cost credit business licensees were required to submit information related to their high-cost lending operations for the calendar year. The information in this document reflects the reported high-cost credit activity of Alberta's licensees between January 1 and December 31.

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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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Bureaux de placement

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Les bureaux de placement peuvent aider les employeurs en recrutant du personnel, aider les personnes en quête d’emploi à trouver du travail, et évaluer ou vérifier les compétences professionnelles... More ≫

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Les bureaux de placement peuvent aider les employeurs en recrutant du personnel, aider les personnes en quête d’emploi à trouver du travail, et évaluer ou vérifier les compétences professionnelles pour les employeurs à la recherche d’employés. Cette ressource explique le travail des bureaux de placement et les lois et règlements qui régissent leur exploitation en Alberta.

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Prepaid contracting : Consumer Protection Act

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Are you considering renovating the interior or exterior of your property? A business requesting an upfront payment before work commences, or payments before a renovation is completed, is a prepaid... More ≫

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Are you considering renovating the interior or exterior of your property? A business requesting an upfront payment before work commences, or payments before a renovation is completed, is a prepaid contracting business in Alberta and must be licensed with Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction.

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Business licensing – Prepaid contracting/direct sales : Consumer Protection Act

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This publication explains the type of business activities that require a business licence from Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction for prepaid contracting and direct sales.

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