Lease Agreement Template Alberta

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY AGREEMENT (ALBERTA)

Document Control

• Effective Date: [Date]
• Version: 2024.1
• Jurisdiction: Province of Alberta, Canada
• Scope: Subject to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), SA 2004, c R-17.1

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1. LEGAL DISCLAIMER

NOTICE: This document is a template provided for informational purposes and does not constitute formal legal advice. By utilizing this document, the parties acknowledge that the Residential Tenancies Act (Alberta) governs this agreement regardless of inconsistent clauses. It is strongly recommended that both parties review this agreement with independent legal counsel to ensure compliance with current local municipal bylaws and provincial regulations.

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2. PARTIES & DEFINITIONS

LANDLORD: [Full Legal Name of Landlord] of [Full Address] ("Landlord"). TENANT(S): [Full Legal Name of Tenant(s)] ("Tenant"). PREMISES: [Full Civic Address including Unit Number] ("Premises").

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3. OPERATIVE CLAUSES

3.1 TERM: The tenancy shall commence on [Start Date] and shall:

• Continue on a month-to-month basis.
• Terminate on [End Date] (Fixed Term).

3.2 RENT: The Tenant shall pay a monthly rent of $[Amount] CAD, due on the [Day] of each month via [Payment Method].

3.3 SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Tenant shall provide a security deposit of $[Amount] (not to exceed one month’s rent) to be held in trust by the Landlord in accordance with the RTA.

3.4 UTILITIES:

• Landlord responsible for: [List Utilities]
• Tenant responsible for: [List Utilities]

3.5 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS: The Tenant shall maintain the Premises in a "reasonably clean" condition. The Landlord is responsible for structural repairs and meeting health/safety standards pursuant to the RTA.

3.6 ENTRY: The Landlord may enter the Premises upon 24-hours written notice for inspection or repair, or without notice in the event of an emergency.

3.7 TERMINATION: Notice to terminate shall be provided in accordance with the RTA (typically 90 days for periodic tenancies initiated by Landlord, or one full rental period for Tenant).

3.8 ADDITIONAL COVENANTS:

• [Insert specific rules: e.g., No Smoking, Pet Policy, Subletting restrictions]

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4. SIGNATURES & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

LANDLORD SIGNATURE: __________________________ Print Name: [Name] | Date: [Date]

TENANT SIGNATURE: __________________________ Print Name: [Name] | Date: [Date]

TENANT SIGNATURE: __________________________ Print Name: [Name] | Date: [Date]

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5. EXECUTION & ENFORCEMENT GUIDE

1. Inspection Report (Mandatory): Pursuant to Alberta law, perform a move-in inspection with the Tenant and complete a Move-in/Move-out Inspection Report. Both parties must sign and date this report to protect security deposit claims.
2. Disclosure: Provide the Tenant with a copy of the signed agreement within 21 days of execution. Ensure all smoke/carbon monoxide detectors are tested and operational prior to the Tenant taking possession.
3. Security Deposit Accounting: Ensure the security deposit is deposited into a separate, interest-bearing trust account (if applicable) within the timeframes mandated by the RTA.
4. Enforcement: In the event of a breach, utilize the Notice to Terminate Tenancy forms available through Service Alberta to maintain strict statutory compliance before initiating legal eviction proceedings through the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS).