Tenant Rights in Alberta
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The Residential Tenancies Act: General Issues - Alberta Law Reform Institute
source: www.alri.ualberta.ca
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October 01, 2026
Shared Accommodation - Landlord and Tenant - CPLEA
source: www.landlordandtenant.org
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September 13, 2026
RentTech companies still asking tenants for personal details ‘completely outside’ new Victorian laws
source: theguardian.com
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September 10, 2026
B.C. court upholds order for landlord to pay former tenants $41K
source: www.ctvnews.ca
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September 01, 2026
AFN calls on Ottawa, provinces to protect treaty rights in wake of Alberta separatism
source: www.cbc.ca
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July 19, 2026
Laws for landlords and tenants in Alberta
source: centre.support
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July 10, 2026
Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in several provinces
source: globalnews.ca
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July 02, 2026
Alberta is dealing with a population boom. Is expanding municipal borders the answer?
source: cbc.ca
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July 01, 2026
Livestock producer calls for clarity around how recent sale of REAL to Brandt will affect Agribition
source: cbc.ca
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July 01, 2026
Petition signature counting resumes as Alberta separatist group gets partial win at court of appeal
source: cbc.ca
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July 01, 2026
Landlords in the House: Advocates see a bias in Parliament against renters - National
source: globalnews.ca
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July 01, 2026
A maximum heat bylaw for Toronto rentals could be in place this time next year
source: cbc.ca
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July 01, 2026
Apartments can become sweltering in summer. Why heat bylaws could be coming to a city near you
source: cbc.ca
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July 01, 2026
92-year-old evicted Toronto man fighting for damages - Toronto
source: globalnews.ca
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July 01, 2026
Renting in a heat wave? What landlords owe tenants in extreme temperatures - National
source: globalnews.ca
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July 01, 2026
Alberta Tenancy Act Rules, Rights, and Responsibilities - LegalClarity
source: legalclarity.org
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June 20, 2026
Landlord and Tenant Board - Tribunals Ontario
source: tribunalsontario.ca
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June 17, 2026
The Casting Call Was for Zombies. The Job Was Actually a Landlord Rally. - The New York Times
source: www.nytimes.com
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June 14, 2026
Canada court quashes bid by Alberta separatists for independence referendum
source: theguardian.com
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June 12, 2026
Alberta government files appeal on court decision to throw out separatist referendum petition
source: cbc.ca
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June 12, 2026
Government & Court Services - Landlord and Tenant - CPLEA
source: www.landlordandtenant.org
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June 12, 2026
What Issues are Tenants and Landlords Experiencing when Ending a Tenancy? - Alberta Law Reform Institute
source: www.alri.ualberta.ca
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June 12, 2026
‘I became a landlord at 76 – now I’m 91 with £30k of debt’
source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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June 05, 2026
How Do I Stop a Bad Landlord From Ruining My Neighborhood? - The New York Times
source: www.nytimes.com
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June 01, 2026
Alberta judge tosses out petition to separate from Canada
source: bbc.com
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June 01, 2026
New campaign tries to fix lack of pet-friendly rentals in Calgary
source: cbc.ca
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June 01, 2026
Alberta voters list leak puts domestic violence victims on edge, organizations say
source: cbc.ca
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May 09, 2026
N.S. landlord calling for mandatory radon testing in rental properties
source: www.cbc.ca
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May 05, 2026
Renters' Rights Act success 'depends on proper council funding'
source: bbc.com
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May 05, 2026
Toronto city council approves updates to RentSafeTO program ahead of colour-coded signage launch
source: toronto.citynews.ca
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April 24, 2026
Cape Breton landlord speaks out after apartment left in squalor
source: www.ctvnews.ca
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April 18, 2026
Wisconsin couple gets sued by landlord after they post a negative review online over fees
source: www.independent.co.uk
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April 09, 2026
Charting a new path with legal information in Alberta - LawNow Magazine
source: www.lawnow.org
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April 09, 2026
Do I Really Have to Share Brokerage Statements With a Landlord? - The New York Times
source: www.nytimes.com
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April 05, 2026
Glasgow arts hub tenants condemn ‘unsustainable’ rent rises by landlord
source: www.theguardian.com
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April 01, 2026
NDP plan to expand Manitoba rent control protections
source: cbc.ca
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March 13, 2026
‘Police activity hasn’t stopped:’ Tenants evicted from problem home in Rutland
source: globalnews.ca
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March 13, 2026
Resources - Landlord and Tenant - CPLEA
source: www.landlordandtenant.org
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March 07, 2026
The Benevolent Landlord of St. Marks Place - The New York Times
source: www.nytimes.com
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March 01, 2026
Reviewing Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act
source: www.alri.ualberta.ca
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March 01, 2026
Using a law deployed against mob bosses, D.C. files suit again a landlord - The Washington Post
source: www.washingtonpost.com
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February 13, 2026
Edmonton rental market to subside as vacancies rise, according to national housing report
source: cbc.ca
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February 11, 2026
Meet the only L.A. landlord criminally charged with harassing her tenants - Los Angeles Times
source: www.latimes.com
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February 01, 2026
Canberra public housing tenants' human rights were breached by plans to move them - ABC News
source: abc.net.au
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February 01, 2026
How to Make Your Landlord Enforce the Noise Rules - The New York Times
source: www.nytimes.com
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January 11, 2026
Edmonton office vacancy rates stabilizing at pre-pandemic levels, report finds
source: cbc.ca
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January 10, 2026
What landlords are obliged to do to cool your rental as temperatures rise - ABC News
source: abc.net.au
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January 09, 2026
Can Your Landlord Charge Extra for Building Amenities? - The New York Times
source: www.nytimes.com
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January 04, 2026
Saskatoon man wants renters to know their rights after winning claim against landlord
source: www.cbc.ca
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January 02, 2026
Here are the new laws and rules for Ontario starting in the new year
source: globalnews.ca
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January 01, 2026
Kelowna boasts highest vacancy rate of any Canadian metropolitan area
source: globalnews.ca
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December 13, 2025
Federal court rules Canada legally obliged to provide housing to First Nation communities
source: toronto.citynews.ca
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December 12, 2025
Bill 60: Landlord group says balance needed in Ontario's rental system
source: www.ctvnews.ca
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December 08, 2025
Legislation - Landlord and Tenant - CPLEA
source: www.landlordandtenant.org
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December 08, 2025
All About Rental Fees (Part 2): Parking fees, late payment of rent fees, and lease break fees - LawNow Magazine
source: www.lawnow.org
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November 14, 2025
Publications – Alberta Law Reform Institute
source: www.alri.ualberta.ca
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November 03, 2025
Eviction Notice (Notice of Termination of Tenancy for Substantial Breach) - Landlord and Tenant - CPLEA
source: www.landlordandtenant.org
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October 12, 2025
Application and hearing process - Tribunals Ontario
source: tribunalsontario.ca
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October 04, 2025
FAQ - What happens at the end of a fixed term lease? - Landlord and Tenant - CPLEA
source: www.landlordandtenant.org
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October 02, 2025
More Toronto landlords trying to evict tenants for not paying rent even when they've paid in full: advocates
source: cbc.ca
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October 01, 2025
Shared Accommodation Problems: What Can A Tenant Do? - LawNow Magazine
source: www.lawnow.org
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September 19, 2025
Rights & Responsibilities for Landlords & Tenants – City of Toronto
source: toronto.ca
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September 16, 2025
Contact - Tribunals Ontario
source: tribunalsontario.ca
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August 11, 2025
Rental property for sale or sold - Landlord and Tenant - CPLEA
source: www.landlordandtenant.org
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August 11, 2025
What is an offence under Alberta's renting laws? - LawNow Magazine
source: www.lawnow.org
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August 11, 2025
COVID-19: Information for Alberta Landlords and Tenants - Landlord and Tenant - CPLEA
source: www.landlordandtenant.org
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August 11, 2025
FAQ - Are laws about renting the same across Canada? - Landlord and Tenant - CPLEA
source: www.landlordandtenant.org
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August 11, 2025
Residential Tenancies in Alberta
source: law.ucalgary.ca
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August 11, 2025
Residential Tenancies Act – Alberta Law Reform Institute
source: www.alri.ualberta.ca
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August 11, 2025
Laws for Landlords and Tenants in Alberta
source: ucalgary.ca
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August 11, 2025
Landlord and Tenant Law
source: www.lawnow.org
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August 11, 2025
Alberta's landlords and tenants share advice, experiences in growing online group
source: www.cbc.ca
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August 11, 2025
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