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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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Sub-meters for rental units - electricity and natural gas

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Some landlords are changing the way they charge tenants for natural gas and electricity. Landlords are using a new tool that measures the energy used by each rental unit. This tool is called a... More ≫

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Some landlords are changing the way they charge tenants for natural gas and electricity. Landlords are using a new tool that measures the energy used by each rental unit. This tool is called a sub-meter. This tipsheet includes information about sub-meters and how they may impact tenants. It also answers questions about tenants’ rights and responsibilities.

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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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Condominium developer requirements and filing a consumer complaint

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This fact sheet describes some of the requirements that condominium developers must meet as well it explains how condominium purchasers can file a complaint with Service Alberta and Red Tape... More ≫

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This fact sheet describes some of the requirements that condominium developers must meet as well it explains how condominium purchasers can file a complaint with Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction if they believe their condominium developer has contravened their legislated duties.

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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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Vérification des renseignements du locataire : conseils pour les propriétaires résidentiels

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Conseils aux propriétaires pour déterminer si les candidats à la location sont susceptibles d'être des locataires responsables.

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Faire face aux ventes à domicile

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Les vendeurs de porte-à-porte vendent de tout, des encyclopédies aux magazines en passant par les travaux de rénovation domiciliaire. Si un contrat est signé, négocié ou conclu en dehors du lieu... More ≫

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Les vendeurs de porte-à-porte vendent de tout, des encyclopédies aux magazines en passant par les travaux de rénovation domiciliaire. Si un contrat est signé, négocié ou conclu en dehors du lieu d’affaires habituel du vendeur, il est considéré comme une vente directe. Cette feuille d'information présente les exigences en matière de permis pour les ventes directes, ce qui doit figurer dans un contrat, les droits d'annulation et la manière de résilier un contrat, ainsi que les signes suspects à surveiller dans le cadre des ventes directes.

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Purchaser protection programs

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This fact sheet provides information about purchaser protection programs, which are used by condominium developers, and includes a list of approved purchaser protection program providers.

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Purchasing a condominium

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This tip sheet provides an overview of information for individuals who are considering the purchase of a new or converted condominium from a developer or the purchase of a previously owned unit... More ≫

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This tip sheet provides an overview of information for individuals who are considering the purchase of a new or converted condominium from a developer or the purchase of a previously owned unit from its current owner.

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