Alberta

Extend the term of a tenant's lease on a residential rental property in Alberta with this template Extension of Residential Lease.

• The landlord and tenant agree to extend the lease for the period of time set out in the agreement.
• The rental is a monthly rental rate.
• All provisions of the original lease which are not amended by the parties will remain in force.
• This form is for Alberta residential leases only. Use the Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease form for business tenants.
• The template is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable and easy to use.

Rent a house, apartment or suite in Alberta to a tenant under this month-to-month Residential Tenancy Agreement.

• The Tenancy Agreement contains standard provisions for a rental contract such as:
  • how the security deposit will be held, used (if necessary) and returned to the tenant at the end of the tenancy;
  • the obligation of each of the parties as set out in the Residential Tenancies Act;
  • how the tenancy can be terminated by either party;
  • pet provisions;
  • tenant improvements;
  • restrictions on smoking and growing cannabis.
• This Tenancy Agreement CANNOT be used for a mobile home site rental, vacation property rental, or to rent living quarters in a landlord's residence.
• The template is provided in MS Word format. Download, fill in the relevant information and get it signed. Use as needed for all your rental properties.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

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.

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.

Rent out office or retail business premises in Alberta to a tenant with this Standard Form Commercial Lease Agreement.

• The tenant has the option to renew the lease after the initial term expires.
• The lease template contains alternate paragraphs depending on whether the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, or if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
• The lease also contains alternate paragraphs for payment of the property taxes, depending on whether the landlord or the tenant will be paying the taxes.
• The tenant agrees not to register the lease against title to the property, but has the right to register a caveat so long as the tenant discharges the caveat at the end of the lease.
• The landlord is not responsible for death or injury to persons on the premises, or for any loss or damage of personal property. The tenant indemnifies the landlord against any claims or actions arising from the lease or the tenant's use of the premises.
• This legal form is intended for use only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.