Alberta
Give notice to your tenant or your landlord with these downloadable Notice Forms for the Province of Alberta.
Notice Requirements Under the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act
In the Province of Alberta, tenants and landlords are required to provide notice to each other in a variety of situations. To facilitate this process, we provide downloadable and reusable Notice Forms for both parties.
Situations Requiring Notice
The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) of Alberta outlines several circumstances in which notice must be given:
- If either the landlord or the tenant wishes to terminate the tenancy agreement.
- If the tenant has failed to pay rent on time.
- If either party has not fulfilled their responsibilities as specified in the lease or tenancy agreement.
- If major renovations are required that necessitate the premises being vacated.
- If the landlord needs to access the premises for purposes such as inspection, repairs, or showing the property to prospective tenants or buyers.
Notice Procedures and Timeframes
The RTA specifies both the proper manner in which notice should be delivered and the required time period for the other party to respond. It is essential for both landlords and tenants to comply with these regulations to ensure that their rights and obligations are respected.
Alberta Notice of Landlord
Alberta landlords must provide a new tenant with a Notice of Landlord within 7 days after the day on which the tenant takes possession of the rental premises.
- The Notice informs the tenant of the landlord's name, physical address and mailing address.
- A Service of Notice Form is included, to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
- This is a reusable legal form in MS Word format. Buy it, download it, use it as often as you need.
- This form is only for use in the Province of Alberta, pursuant to the Residential Tenancies Act.
Alberta Notice of Termination by Monthly Tenant
Alberta tenants, terminate your month-to-month tenancy by serving your landlord with this Notice of Termination by Tenant form for monthly rentals.
- The landlord is notified that the tenant is giving proper notice to end a monthly tenancy, as required by the Residential Tenancies Act (Alberta).
- A Service of Notice form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the landlord.
- Available in MS Word format.
- Intended to be used only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Alberta Notice of Termination by Weekly Tenant
Terminating a Weekly Tenancy in Alberta
To end a periodic weekly tenancy in the Province of Alberta, Canada, tenants must serve their landlord with the Notice of Termination of Weekly Tenancy by Tenant. This process is carried out in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act, which requires tenants to provide proper notice when they wish to terminate their weekly tenancy.
Purpose of the Notice
The Notice is intended to inform the landlord that the tenant is officially providing the required notice to end a weekly tenancy, as stipulated by the Residential Tenancies Act. By serving this notice, tenants fulfill their legal obligation to notify the landlord within the prescribed period.
Service of Notice Form
Included with the termination notice is a Service of Notice form. This supplementary form allows tenants to record specific details regarding how the Notice was delivered to the landlord, ensuring that the service of notice is properly documented.
Format and Accessibility
The Notice and accompanying Service of Notice form are available in Word format. Tenants can easily download, fill in, and print these documents for their use.
Jurisdiction
This termination notice and related forms are intended solely for use within the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Alberta Notice of Termination of Tenancy (Breach by Landlord)
If your landlord has failed to perform its obligations, terminate your rental agreement with this Alberta Notice of Termination of Monthly Tenancy for Substantial Breach.
- You must serve the Notice on your landlord in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act.
- The landlord is notified that the monthly tenancy will terminate in 14 days due to the landlord's substantial breach of the tenancy agreement, and an order has been issued under Section 62 of the Public Health Act.
- A Service of Notice form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the landlord.
- The form is in MS Word format and is easy to use. Buy and download the form, fill in your details and print.
- Intended to be used only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Alberta Notice of Termination of Tenancy for Damage or Assault
Terminate your tenant's tenancy for damage to the premises or physically threatening behaviour with this Alberta Notice of Termination of Tenancy for Damage or Assault.
- The Notice is given under Section 30 of the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act.
- The tenant has 24 hours after the time the Notice is served to vacate the premises.
- If the tenant fails to vacate, the landlord can make a court application to remove the tenant from the property.
- The form includes an Affidavit of Personal Service to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
- This form is a downloadable and fully editable MS Word template.
- Intended for use only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Alberta Notice of Termination of Tenancy for Major Renovations
An Alberta landlord can use this Notice of Termination form to terminate a periodic tenancy if the rental premises are undergoing major renovations.
- The Residential Tenancies Act requires a minimum of 365 days' notice to end the tenancy for this reason.
- The landlord cannot increase the rental amount during the 1-year notice period.
- Major renovations do not include such things as painting, replacement of flooring, or regular maintenance.
- The Notice also includes a Record of Service form so you can record the details of how it was served on the tenant.
- This legal form is provided in MS Word format and is easy to use.
- Intended for use in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Alberta Notice of Termination of Tenancy for Nonpayment of Rent
Instructions for AB Landlords
If your tenant has failed to pay rent, you may address this issue by serving them with the Alberta Notice of Termination of Tenancy for Non-payment of Rent. This process is governed by the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act, ensuring that the steps you take are in accordance with provincial regulations.
Vacating the Premises
Upon receiving the Notice, the tenant is required to vacate the premises by the date specified in the document. However, if the tenant pays the outstanding rent arrears on or before the designated date, the termination may be avoided.
Service of Notice Form
This package includes a Service of Notice Form. Use this form to accurately record the method and details of how the Notice was delivered to the tenant, ensuring proper documentation for your records.
Form Features and Usage
The Notice is a reusable legal form available in Microsoft Word format. You can use it as often as needed by simply filling in the blanks with the relevant information for each situation. Please note that this form is suitable for all types of residential rental premises in Alberta, with the exception of mobile homes.
Jurisdiction
This Notice is intended for use solely within the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Alberta Notice of Termination of Tenancy for Substantial Breach
If your tenant is in breach of the rental agreement, serve him/her with this Alberta Notice of Termination of Tenancy for Substantial Breach (other than non-payment of rent).
- The Notice is given in accordance with the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act.
- The tenant is informed that s/he must vacate the premises by a specified date for the reasons set out in the Notice.
- A Service of Notice Form is included, to record how the document was served on the tenant.
- This is a reusable landlord-tenant notice. Pay for the form once, use it as often as you require.
- The MS Word template is downloadable and easy to use.
- Intended to be used only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Alberta Notice to Tenant of Sale of Rental Premises
Give notice to a tenant that the property they are renting has been sold with this Alberta Notice to Tenant of Sale of Rental Premises.
- This form constitutes formal written notice of the sale, and instructs the tenant to pay rent to the new owner.
- The Notice also includes a Record of Service form so you can record the details of how it was served on the tenant.
- If the tenancy is month-to-month, the landlord must give 3 full months' notice. If it is a weekly tenancy, one full week's notice must be given.
- The form can be used as often as you need. Just fill in the details for each tenant.
- Intended for use only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
Alberta Request for Security Deposit
Alberta tenants, make sure you get your damage deposit back at the end of your tenancy with this Request for Security Deposit.
- The Request form must be served on your landlord at the termination of the tenancy in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act.
- A Service of Notice Form is included to record the details of how the Request was served on the landlord.
- This is a fully editable MS Word template.
- Intended to be used only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.