Rental Property Management Forms

This 2-document package for Alberta landlords contains policies covering the use and cultivation of cannabis as well as a general No Smoking Policy for all rental units and common areas in the building.

• The Cannabis Policy bans smoking, vaping or growing recreational cannabis (marijuana) anywhere on the premises.
• Persons registered to use medical marijuana can apply for an exemption from the ban.
• Cannabis use by minors is absolutely prohibited.
• The No Smoking Policy bans smoking or vaping of any substances. There is an optional grandfathering clause for existing leases.
• Tenants are responsible for ensuring their guests and invitees comply with the policies and for reporting any violations they observe.
• Non-compliance with the terms of the policies will result in issuance of a 14-day termination notice in acordance with the Residential Tenancies Act.
• These policies are written to comply with the laws of the Province of Alberta, including the Alberta Human Rights Act.
• You can download the policy templates immediately after purchasing them. Available in MS Word format.

Do you have a business tenant who wants to extend its lease? Use this Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease form for the Province of Alberta.

• The landlord and tenant both agree to the new lease period and what the lease costs will be for the new term.
• The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease.
• The remaining terms and provisions of the original lease remain in full force and effect.
• This form is for commercial leases only. Use the Extension of Residential Lease form for residential tenancies.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

Rent a business premises in Alberta to a tenant with this Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement.

• This lease is a triple net lease to the landlord, and the tenant agrees to pay for all costs with respect to the premises including structural repairs.
• The tenant has an option to renew the lease for an additional term.
• The tenant will pay all expenses, taxes, levies, and charges with respect to the premises, except for the landlord's income taxes.
• The tenant is responsible for carrying fire and extended coverage insurance.
• The tenant is responsible for all alterations, improvements, maintenance and repairs.
• Procedures in the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• Subordination of the lease to a mortgage or other lien.
• The tenant must provide an estoppel certificate on request by the landlord.
• If the tenant holds over (i.e. stays in the premises) after the lease term expires, the tenancy reverts to a monthly tenancy.
• This legal document is intended for use in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
• The Alberta Triple Net Lease Agreement template can be used for office or retail space.

Lease a condo or townhouse in Alberta to a tenant with this Alberta Condominium Fixed Term Lease Agreement.

• Application of Laws. The lease is governed by the Residential Tenancies Act and the Condominium Property Act. In the event of a conflict, the Condominium Property Act will apply.
• Damage. The tenant agrees not to damage the building, the common areas and any other property belonging to the condominium corporation.
• By-laws. The tenant also agrees to abide by the condo by-laws.
• Rights of Corporation. The condominium corporation has the right to take legal action to evict the tenant if the tenant breaches his/her obligations under the Condominium Property Act.
• Owner's Obligations. The condo owner (landlord) must provide the tenant with copies of the by-laws, and comply with its obligations under the Act and the By-laws with respect to leasing of the unit.
• Expiry. The lease will revert to a month-to-month tenancy at the end of the term unless either party has given written notice of termination or the parties have signed a new lease.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

Before you can rent your condo unit to a tenant, you'll need a good standard-form Tenancy Agreement.

• The rental agreement is governed by the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act and the Condominium Property Act. In the event of a conflict, the Condominium Property Act will apply.
• This agreement contemplates a monthly tenancy, but it can be easily edited for a bi-yearly or yearly tenancy.
• The tenant agrees not to damage the building, the common areas and any other property belonging to the condominium corporation.
• The tenant also agrees to abide by the By-laws and Rules and Regulations governing the building.
• The condo association has the right to take legal action to evict the tenant if the tenant breaches his/her obligations under the Condominium Property Act.
• The unit owner (landlord) must provide the tenant with copies of the by-laws, and comply with its obligations under the By-laws and provincial laws and regulations governing rental of the unit.
• Available as a downloadable and fully editable MS Word template.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

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

• Mutual Agreement of Parties. The landlord and tenant mutually agree to extend the lease for the period of time set out in the agreement.
• Month-to-Month Tenancy. The rental becomes a monthly tenancy from the date of extension.
• Remaining Provisions Remain. All provisions of the original lease which are not amended by the parties will remain in force.
• Residential Lease Only. This form is for Alberta residential leases only. You must use a commercial lease extension agreement for business tenants.
• Format. The template is provided in MS Word format, and is fully editable and easy to use.
• Jurisdiction. This form is meant to be used only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

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 Alberta Landlords

If your tenant has failed to pay rent, you may address this issue by serving them with the 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.

When should I use this Notice of Termination form?

This Notice form should be served on a tenant who has substantially breached the terms of tenancy agreement in some manner OTHER THAN failure to pay rent. The Notice formally notifies the tenant that they must vacate the premises by a specified date for the reasons set out in the Notice.

You can use this Notice of Termination for any type of rental property that is covered by the Residential Tenancies Act.

Applicable Law

The Notice is given in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act of Alberta. This form should only be used in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

Proof of Service

A Service of Notice Form is included in the template, to record how the document was served on the tenant.

Format and Use of Document

This is a reusable landlord-tenant notice in MS Word format. It is downloadable and reusable. Pay for the form once, use it as often as you require. This makes the form convenient and cost-effective for landlords and rental property managers.

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.