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Alberta landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Alberta landlord, deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

Security deposit

1 month's rent

Return: 10 days after tenancy ends

Late fees

Must be in written lease; reasonable

Entry notice

24 hours written

Termination notice

Monthly: 1 tenancy month (tenant), 3 tenancy months (landlord, only for reasons in the Act); a fixed term ends on its date

Rent control

None (3 tenancy months' notice; once every 12 months)

Required disclosures

Every Alberta residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Move-in and move-out inspection reports

Notable Alberta quirk

Interest is owed on deposits at a prescribed rate (3% below ATB's one-year GIC rate, so usually 0%), and no damage deductions are allowed without the inspection reports.

Alberta landlord law FAQ

How much can a landlord charge for late rent in Alberta?

Must be in written lease; reasonable. Late fee terms should always be written into the lease.

What is the security deposit limit in Alberta?

1 month's rent. Deposit return deadline: 10 days after tenancy ends.

How much notice does a landlord need to enter a rental in Alberta?

24 hours written.

Is there rent control in Alberta?

None (3 tenancy months' notice; once every 12 months).

Sources

Summarized from public statutes, state bar guides, and provincial residential tenancy acts.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Consult a local attorney for your specific situation.

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Other provinces

Manitoba

½ month's rent

Saskatchewan

1 month's rent

Nova Scotia

½ month's rent

New Brunswick

1 week (weekly) / 1 month (monthly or longer)

Newfoundland and Labrador

¾ month's rent (2 weeks' rent for weekly tenancies)

Prince Edward Island

1 month's rent (1 week if rent is paid weekly)

Yukon

1 month's rent

Northwest Territories

1 month's rent