R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1 s. 1(f)
Partington "Landlord and Tenant" 1980; Evans & Smith "The Law of Landlord and Tenant" 1997
Simpson "A history of the land law" 1986; D. Yates & A.J. Hawkins "Landlord and Tenant Law" 1986; and D. Stollery “The Lease as a Contract” 1981 A.L.R. 234
See comments by Lord Hailsham in Johnson v. Moreton [1978] 3 WLR 538 (at 551-2)
Bright and Gilbert “Landlord and Tenant Law” 1995
Williams v. Broadhead (1827) 57 E.R. 535; Crescent Motor Company Ltd. and Pike v. North-West Tent & Awning Co. Ltd. (1970) 72 W.W.R. 694. The Alberta Residential Tenancies Act RSA 2004 c.17.1 now provides in s. 40 that the doctrine of frustration of contract applies to residential tenancy agreements.
Johnson v. Givens [1941] 4 D.L.R. 634 (Ont. C.A.)
Highway Properties Ltd. v. Kelly, Douglas & Co. Ltd. [1971] S.C.R. 562; Capital Quality Homes Ltd. v. Colwyn Constrction Ltd. (1976) 61 D.L.R. (3d) 385
R.S.A. 2004, c. R-17.1. There is also a Voluntary Code of Practice produced by the Alberta Government to explain the rights and responsibilities of landlords, tenants and agents.
S.A. 2000, c. A-25
S.A. 2000, c. M-20
R.S.A. 2000, c. H-14
R.S.A. 2000, c. C-22
R.S.A. 2000, c. C-28
R.S.A. 2000, c. I-2
R.S.A. 2000 c. P-37
For example City of Edmonton Minimum Maintenance Standards bylaw # 12972; see also City of Calgary Minimum Maintenance Bylaw # 23M91.
R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, s.546(0-1)
R.S.A. 2000, c. S-1
A.R. 211/2004
1677 (29 Car. 2, C.3). See further D. Stollery “The Statute of Frauds” (1976) 14 A.L.R. 222. See exception in s. 2 for leases less than three years where rent during three years is at least two thirds of the full, improved value of the land leased; Shamac Country Inns Ltd. v. 412765 Alberta Ltd, (1994) 18 Alta. LR (3d) 396 (QB)
Residential Tenancies Act, R. S.A. 2004, c. R-17.1
s. 40
s. 16 ( c)
s. 16(b); Provencal v. JM Investments (1989) 93 AR 211; Uhrich v. Quattro Investments Inc.(1991) 222 A.R. 155; Owen v. Gadd [1956] 2 All. ER 28 (CA).
s.3
ss. 43-47
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1
s.1(1)(m)
s.3(1)
s.3(2)
s. 1(1) (m).; But see Statute of Frauds 1677 (29 Car. 2, C.3) which requires contracts creating a lease to be in writing and signed by the parties in order to be enforceable by the courts. There is an exception in s. 2 for leases less than three years where rent during the lease is at least two thirds of the full, improved value of the land leased. This exception would include weekly, monthly and yearly periodic tenancies if they also fell within the rent parameters.
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s.165
s.3 (1)
s.21
s.3(1)
s.17 (1)
s.12 (2)
Burton v. Wright (2000) A.B.P.C. 8
s.18 (1), (2), (3)
Statute of Frauds 1677 (29 Car. 2, C.3, s. 2). This exception to a written requirement would include weekly, monthly and yearly periodic tenancies if they also fell within the rent parameters.

R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s.23
s.18(5)
s. 18( 4)
s.60(1)
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17 .1 s.1(1)(m)
s.1(1)(l)
s.2(2)
Nursing homes that come within the Alberta Nursing Homes Act RSA 2000 c. N-7
Lodges within the Alberta Housing Act RSA 2000 c. A-25, that are operated by a management body under s.5 of that Act, or operated under agreement with the Minister.
Facilities licensed under the Social Care Facilities Licensing Act RSA 2000 c.S-10.
Christian Senior Citizens Homes Society of Northern Alberta v. Zilinski Edmonton 9803-12969; Oct. 23, 1998- The Residential Tenancies Act may apply to residences occupied by seniors that do not provide any nursing services.
Residential Tenancies Exemption Regulation 189/2004
Subsidized Public Housing Regulation 191/2004
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1 s.2(2)( c)
s.2(2)(e)
s. 1(1)(t)
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1
s. 1,(q),(r),(s)
s.5(3)
Gray v.Karp &Shanks (1990) 106 AR 1 (Master)
s.5(2), s.10
s.15
s. 1(1)(i)(ii)
s.1(1)(i)(ii)
s.13
s. 1(1)(q)
s. 13
s.13
s. 11,s.12
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1 s.1 (1) (f)
Waverly Management Ltd. v. Sobie [[1985] 5 WWR 529
Residential Tenancies Ministerial Regulation 211/2004, s.7(1)
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004 c. R-17.1 s.3(1)
s.16 (a)
s.16 (b)
s. 16 ( c)
s. 17. Service can be carried out personally, or by registered or certified mail. If a tenant is absent from the premises, or avoiding service, the document can be served upon an adult who lives with the tenant, or by posting the notice in a conspicuous place at the premises; s.57(1)(3). When other methods of service are not possible, service can be effected electronically, if the document is sent to the residential premises and will be printed; s.57(5).
s. 18 See note as to service in note above.
s.44
s.44 (1)(b)
s.19
s.24
ss. 44(6); 19(6)(a); 31(14)
ss.44(5)(b); 19 (6)(b)
s.16(b)
Browne v. Flower (1911) 1 Ch. 219; Frederick v. Perpetual Investment Ltd.[1969] 1 O.R. 186; Sayers v. Lazaruk (1998) 231 A.R. 48.
Provencal v. JM Investments (1989) 93 AR 211; Sabatei Grunberg Profession Corporation v. Richard (1998) ABPC 85;; Owen v. Gadd [1956] 2 All. ER 28 (Eng. CA)
Uhrich v. Quattro Investments Inc. (1999) 222 AR 155
Strong v. Plews (1998) ABPC 26
Nywening v. Melton Holding Ltd. (1998) 58 Alta. LR (3d) 333; Stuart v. Joy [1904] 1 KB 262 (CA)
R.S.A. 2000 c.C-22
s. 53
s. 53(4)
s.53(5) (6)
Land Titles Act R.S.A. 2000, c. L-4, s.61 (1)(d)
Land Titles Act RSA 2000 c. L-4 s.61(1)(d)
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s.1(1)(t)
s.33
s. 1(t)(ii)
s. 22
s.2(2)(c). See special provisions for Banff Housing Corporation: Residential Tenancies Act s.22 (3); Residential Tenancies Exemption Regulation 189/2004, s. 2.
s.22(1)
s. 22(2), (6)
s. 22(4)
s.21
s.3(1)
s.21
Condominium Property Act R.S.A. 2000, c.C-22
R. S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1
s.1(1)(n)
s. 46 (2)(b),(c)
R.S.A. 2000, c.C-22
s.47 (2)(b)
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004 c.R.-17.1 s. 43(1)
s. 43(2)
Subsidized Public Housing Regulation 191/2004, s.4(1)
See Van Zant v. Thompson, 2002 ABQB 1077 where it was found that the tenancy agreement clearly stated that the landlord was to pay for water and heat during the tenancy.
Judicature Act, RSA 2000 ss. 10, 15, 16, 17.
Cracknell v. Jeffrey [2001] ABPC 11
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c. R-17.1 s.44 (1)(a)
Residential Tenancies Ministerial Regulation, 211/2004, s. 8
s.9
s. 7
s.9
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c. 17.1, s. 45(2)
s.45(1)
Security Deposit Interest Rate Regulation 190/2004
www.gov.ab.ca/gs.
Residential Tenancies Act R. S.A. 2004, c. R- 17.1, s.45(4)
s.45(3)
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1 s. 46(6)
s. 46(1) (b)(5). See also MacNeill v. North American Leaseholds Ltd. (1981) 118 D.L.R. (3d) 37
See MacNeill v. North American Leaseholds Ltd. (1981) 118 D.L.R. (3d) 37
s.46(2)(b)
s.46(2)
s.47. See also Waverly Management Ltd. v. Sobie [1985] 5 WWR 529
s. 46 (2)(b)
s. 46(2)( c)
s.1(4)
Corlis v. St. Croix 2002 ABPC 19

s. 20
Sabatei Grunberg Profession Corporation v. Richard (1998) ABPC 85;
s. 46(3); Lyman v. 637568 Alberta Ltd.(2000) 249 AR 331 (1997) 191 AR 126.
s.46(3)
s.46(2)(c) appears to allow deductions to be made at the end of the tenancy in accordance with conditions agreed to by tenant which could include payment for rent; Sabatei Grunberg Profession Corporation v. Richard (1998) ABPC 85
If the claim is under $25 000 the claim would currently be made in Provincial Court, Civil Division. An amount over $25 000 would have to be taken to the Court of Queen’s Bench.
S.44(5)(6)
s.60(1)
s. 60(3)
s. 60(5)
Condominium Property Act R.S.A. 2000, c.C-22, s. 53(3)
s. 53(4)
s.53(6)
s.53(7)
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c. R-17.1, s.46(5)(6)
MacNeill v. North American Leaseholds Ltd. (1981) 118 D.L.R. (3d) 37
s.46 (1)(b), (5)
See 409205 Alberta Ltd. v. Alberta Human Rights Commission 2002 ABQB 681 where it was found that a landlord had raised the rent for no other reason than to get rid of the tenant. It was further found that the landlord had discriminated against the tenant on the basis of income.
Residential Tenancies Ministerial Regulation 211/2004, s.3
R.S.A. 2004, c. R-17.1, s. 1(q)(r)(s)
s. 14(1)
Jones v. Janz (2000) 245 AR 151: a notice served on September 1, 1998 to become effective on December 1, 1998 was not in compliance with the Act. It should have been served no later than August 31, 1998.
s. 1(q)(r)(s)
s.14(1)
s.14(6)
s.57(2)
s.57(3)
s.57(5)
s.14(6)
s.14 (3)
s.14 (5)
s.8(1)(a)
s.14(5)
s.8(1)(a)
s.14(2)
s.14 (7)
Social Housing Accomodation 244/94, Schedule B, Part 1, s.2. Since March 1995 the rate is 30% of a tenant’s income
Subsidized Public Housing Regulation 191/2004, s. 3
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s.16 (c)
s. 14 (5)
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1 s.24(1) See Kovacs v. Inter Pro Property Corporation, AB1989, Alta. Provincial Court #89001948. Unreported. A tenant changed the locks and the landlord was unable to get in to show the property. The landlord lost one month of rent as a result and was awarded the security deposit.
s.24(2). See Glenmac Corporation v. McGonical (1991) 115 AR 55- a lease is not terminated just because the locks are changed; here the landlord gave the tenant new keys after the locks were changed.
S.24(2)
s. 24(3) (a)
Burton v. Wright [2000] ABPC 8 where a tenant was able to recover damages for being locked out of the rented premises even though she had not been paying her rent. See also R. V. Baziuk AB 1994 Alta. Provincial Ct. #3161081. Unreported.; R. V. Hyshka, AB 2002, #017245986 Unreported. Compare Guterman v. Rasmussen[2002] ABPC 71 where the landlord changed the locks believing the premises to be abandoned. The tenant broke in to retrieve possessions. Damages were awarded to the landlord on the basis there was reasonable grounds to believe the premises to be abandoned.
s. 60(1)
s. 24(3)
Q v. Minto Management Ltd (1985) 15 DLR (4th) 51; affd. (1986) 34 DLR (4th) 767 (Ont. CA)
Comartin v. Nathoo (1995) Alta. LR (3d) 67
John Sneuthun v. Kelly Carson (1998) ABPC 49
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c. R-17.1, s. 19 (1)
s.19 (2)
Residential Tenancies Ministerial Regulation 211/2004, s.4 (2)
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s.19(3)
s.19(4)
Residential Tenancies Ministerial Regulation 211/2004, s.4(5)
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c. R-17, s. 19(1)(2)
Residential Tenancies Ministerial Regulation 211/2004, s. 4(2)
s.4(3)
s.4(3)
s.4(4)
s. 4(5)
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s.46(6)
Corlis v. St. Croix [2002} ABPC 19; Lyman v. 637568 Alberta Ltd. (1999) 249 AR 331.

S.19(6)
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1 s. 57(1)
s. 57(2)(a)
s. 57(2)(b); s.18
Business Corporations Act R.S.A. 2000 c.B-9, s. 256

Companies Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.C-21, s.308,
s Cooperatives Act RSA 2001, c.C-28.1, s.347
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s. 57(3)(4)
Edmonton Housing Authority v. Legacy [1985] 34 Alta. L.R. (2d) 304- in this case the tenant was a single parent with a disabled child.
s.57(5)
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1 s.57(4)
s.57(5)
s. 58(1)(2)
Re Trella and Anko Investments Ltd. (1981) 122 D.L.R. (3d) 713
[1954] 1 QB 15 (CA)
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1
Sayers v. Lazaruk (1998), 231 A.R. 48 (there is no specific statutory duty for a landlord to repair and maintain the premises during the currency of a leasehold term; even if the landlord has reserved the right to enter the premises to carry out repairs, there is no responsibility to do so on an ongoing basis or to keep the premises in a state of repair.)
RSA 2004, c. 17.1 s.16( c )
s. 21 (e), (f)
See Coon v. Beck 1999 ABQB 140 where a landlord had not complied with an order issued under the Safety Codes Act, the Building Code and the building permit bylaw. The suites were illegal. The tenants alleged that notice given by the landlord to end their tenancies was not genuine. It was held that as the suites were illegal the Residential Tenancies Act did not apply and the tenants had to leave.
s. 37
s.28
s.40 ( c)(d)
s.25
s.29
ss.26( c), 29
s.26
s.26
s.1(1)(p)(i)
s.46(6). See also MacNeill v. North American Leaseholds Ltd.(1981) 118 D.L.R. 37
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1 s. 16( c)
s.40 ( c)(d)
R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37
Public Health Housing Regulation 173/99; Nuisance and General Sanitation Regulation 243/03
Public Health Housing Regulation s. 3 (1)(a)
s.3 (1)(b)
s.3 (c)
s.3 (2)
For text see www.health.gov.ab.ca; a copy can also be obtained from a regional health authority.
R.S.A. 20004, c.P-37 s.60
s.61
s.62(4)
s.5(2)
Residential Tenancies Act RSA 2004 c.17.1 s.25
City of Edmonton bylaw # 10641; see

also City of Calgary Minimum Maintenance Bylaw # 23M91
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004,c.R-17.1, s.46
s.21
s.21(f)
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s.23
s. 23(2)
See R. Erin Blacklaws, 1996 Alta. Provincial Ct. #960188745where a landlord came into rented property to look for something that he thought the tenant had stolen. The landlord gave no notice of entry and did not have permission to enter. The entry was found to breach the Residential Tenancies Act and the landlord was fined.
s.23(3)
s. 23(3)(e)
s.23(4)
s.23(6)
s. 23(5)
s. 57
s.57(6); Companies Act RSA 2000 c.21, s.308; s.256 Business Corporations Act RSA 2000, c.B-9
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17 s. 16(a)
s.37
s.29
s. 16(a)
s.38(a)
s.37(1)
s.28
s.40
s.37(2)
s. 39
s. 16(a)( c)
The court that you choose will depend upon the amount of damages you are claiming. Provincial Court currently has a limit of $25,000
Browne v. Flower (1911) 1 Ch. 219; Frederick v. Perpetual Investment Ltd.[1969] 1 O.R. 186; Sayers v. Lazaruk (1998) 231 A.R. 48.
Provencal v. JM Investments (1989) 93 AR 211; Sabatei Grunberg Profession Corporation v. Richard (1998) ABPC 85.
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004 c. R-17.1, s. 37
s.15(b). See Strong v. Plews (1998) ABPC 26, where construction noise, although aggravating, was found not to be interfering with the tenant's ability to conduct business from the premises.
Christian Senior Citizens Homes Society of Northern Aberta v. Zilinski Edmonton 9803-12969. October 23rd, 1998. (Master)- to determine if a tenant has breached any obligation set out in the Act, a court will look to see if the individual effect of those actions interferes significantly with the rights of either the landlord or other tenants in the premises.
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c. R-17.1, s.1(1)(p)
s. 26; s.29
s.29 (4)
s. 26
Condominium Property Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.C-22, s. 54
Residential Tenancies Act, R. S.A. 2004 c. R-17.1, s. 36
s.36(3)
Residential Tenancies Act RSA 2004, c. 17.1, s.40
RSA 2000 c. F-27
s.3(a)(b)
s.4(1)
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A.2004, c.R.-17.1
s.37 (1)(d)
s.26 (1)( c)
s.29; s. 30
s.29
s.30
s.6, s.11, s.12
s.5, s.7, s.8, s.9
Demeter v. Demeter, 1999 ABQB 1061-the reason given to end the tenancy was not one of the reasons permitted by law.
Residential Tenancies Ministerial Regulation 211/2004 s.2(1)(b); s.2(2)(a). See also Trump Developments Ltd. v. Pipke, 2000 ABQB 197 where it was found that a corporate landlord cannot end a periodic tenancy because a corporate shareholder or a member of the shareholders family is going to live there.
s. 2 (2)(b)(i)
s.2(2)(b)(ii)
s.2(2)(c)(i)
s.2(1) (a);s.2(2)(c)(ii)
s.2(2)(d)
s.2(2)(e)
Subsidized Public Housing Regulation 191/2004 s.2(a)
s.2(c)
s.2(b)
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c.R.-17.1 s. 6(2)
s.5(3)
Gray v.Karp &Shanks (1990) 106 AR 1 (Master)
s.5.5(2)(b),s.10.
s.11
s.12
s.10(1)(a),(b)
s.10(1)(c)
s.10(1)(d),(e)
s. 57
s.58(1)
Companies Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.C-21, s.308; Business Corporations Act R.S.A. 2000 c.B-9, s. 256
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s.11
s. 12(3)
s.1(1)(e)
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1 s.20(1)
s.29
s. 28
s.40
s.30
s.30(2)
s.5.5(2); see s.10 for requirements of notice; see Schedule to Residential Tenancies Ministerial Regulation 211/2004 for a form of notice.
First Investors Corporation v. Boe (1986) 49 Alta. L.R. (2d) 203
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1,s.6(1), ; Residential Tenancies Ministerial Regulation 211/2004 s 2; Subsidized Public Housing Regulation 191/2004, s. 2
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s.7
s.8(1) (b)
s.8(1) (a)
s.9
s.10(2)
s.10 (2)(b)(i)
s.10 (2)(b)(ii)
s.10 (2)(c)(ii)
s.10 (2)(c)(i)
s. 11
s.12
s.29
s.30
s.30(2)
R. S.A. 2004, c.R.-17.1
s.29(1)
R.S.A. 2000 c.C-22
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A.2004, c.R-17.1; See Schedule to Residential Tenancies Ministerial Regulation 211/2004 Form 3 for a specimen notice.
s.1(1)(p)
s.3(1) provides that a tenant cannot give up any right or benefit under the Act. There is no similar provision in regard to landlords.
s. 29(2)
Shtabsky v. Kison (1982), 48 A.R. 316
s.29(2)
Bromleyv Holdings (Alta.) Ltd. v. Goodman [1988] 89 A.R. 56
s.57
s.57(5)
s.57(6); Companies Act RSA 2000 c.21, s.308; Business Corporations Act RSA 2000, c.B-9, s.256.
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A.2004, c.17.1, s.2 9(4)(b)
s.29(4)(b)
s.26(2)(e)
s. 29(4)(a)
s.17
K. Hansen Masonry Ltd. v. Trautman, 2002 ABQB 166
s.30
s. 30(2)
s.57
s.57(5)
Companies Act RSA 1980 c.20, s.308; Business Corporations Act SA 1981, c.B-15, s.247
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A.2000, c.17, s. 30(3)
s. 30(4)
s.30(5)
R.S.A. 2000 c.C-22
s. 53(2)
s.54
s.47(1)
s.47(4)
s.47(6)
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A.2004, c.17.1,s. 26(1)
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1 s. 21
R.S.A. 2000, c. C-22
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1 s.29
s.1(1)(p)
s.30
Christian Senior Citizens Homes Society of Northern Aberta v. Zilinski Edmonton 9803-12969. October 23rd, 1998. (Master)
s. 26
s. 30(1)
Provincial Court currently has an upper limit of $25,000 for claims.
s.48
s.1(1)(h)
s. 32
s.50
s. 41
s.53
s.53(5)
s. 26(2)
s.30(4)
s. 36(5)
Markdale Limited v. Ducharme (1999) 235 AR 283- if a landlord tries to distrain and terminate at the same time, the law will deem that he has chosen to end the lease. Distress is not available once termination occurs.
R.S.A. 2000, c.C-15, ss. 104-105
Tona Holdings v. Mount Royal Village Ltd. (1996) 181 AR 230, (CA) - Distress for Rent Act 1737, 11Geo.2, c.19 still law in Alberta as at 1996 and applied to all tenancies.
s.45. See Fort McMurray Housing v. Royal Bank of Canada (2000) 243 Ar 174- if a bailiff cannot effect service of notice of seizure, then must proceed as if Notice of Objection filed and apply to court for permission to proceed.
Civil Enforcement Regulation 276/95, s. 8(1)
Civil Enforcement Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.C-15, s.46
s.46(2)
s.48(a),(h),(i)
Civil Enforcement Regulation 276/95, s. 11
1737, 11Geo.2, c.19
Civil Enforcement Act R.S.A. 2000 c.C-15, s.88; s.104(d)(i); Civil Enforcement Regulation 276/95, s.38
Civil Enforcement Regulation 276/95, s.38 (2)(a); at date of publication exempt up to $4000
s.38 (2)(b); at date of publication exempt up to $1000
s.38
s.38(2)( c); at date of publication exempt up to $10,000
s.38
Civil Enforcement Act, R.S.A. 2000 c.C-15, s.89; See also Re Peterson (1996) 44 Alta. LR (3d) 162 where tenant was bankrupt; car sold in distress proceedings; surplus went to bankrupt, not to execution creditors; Alberta Treasury Branches v. Zobel (2000) 242 AR 189 where ATB had a purchase money security interest registered in the vehicle; ATB were entitled to proceeds of sale after expenses; s.104(b)(iii) Civil Enforcement Act.
Civil Enforcement Act R.S.A. 1994 c.C-10.5, s. 90
s.104(b)
s.104(c )
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s. 46(5). See also MacNeill v. North American Leaseholds Ltd. (1981) 118 D.L.R. (3d) (37)
s. 46(6
Sabatei Grunberg Profession Corporation v. Richard (1998) ABPC 85; s.39(0.1)(1)(b);
s. 46(3),(4); Lyman v. 637568 Alberta Ltd.(2000) 249 AR 331.
R.S.A. 2000, c.C-22
s.53(2)
s.54(1)
s.56(1)
s.56(4)
s.56(6)
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s.27(1) See Snethun v. Carson 1998 ABPC 49 where a landlord was found to have breached the lanldords covenants by entering premises and changing the locks knowing full well that the tenant had not abandoned the property.
s. 27(1)
s.27(3)
s. 27(2)
s.8(1)(a)
s. 2 7(4)
s.27(7)
s. 27(4)
s. 27(6)
s. 27(2)
s.8(1)(a)
s.33
s. 33(4)
s. 57
s.2 7(5)
R.S.A. 2004, c-R-17.1
AR 211/2004; See schedule, Form 5
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s.33
s.33 (3)
s. 33(4)
s. 33(5)
s. 33(7)
s. 36(1)
s. 36(2)
s. 36(5)
s.26(2)(d), s.30(3), s.33(4), s.36(4)
s.34
Civil Enforcement Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. C-15, Part 2
See Braden Equities Inc. v. Norman, 2003 ABQB 208 where the Master refused to grant another order for possession when the first writ had not been acted upon. There was no need to issue a second writ.
Civil Enforcement Regulation 276/95, s. 8(1)

R.S.A.2004, c-R-17.1
s. 31(1). See also Nash v. Chan [1989] 93 A.R. 228 (QB) –abandonment of goods is a question of fact determined by action and intention to abandon. When it is clearly established that the tenant has abandoned the premises and possessions and left the premises in a damaged, filthy state, the landlord may, having taken reasonable steps to contact the tenant, dispose of the goods for the best price he can in the circumstances and set off any reasonable claims for repair; Blower v. WCB (1985) 68 AR 156 (CA).
s. 1(1)(l)
s.31(13)
s.31(12)
s.31(2); see also Residential Ministerial Tenancies Regulation 211/2004 for current monetary limit.
Residential Ministerial Tenancies Regulation 211/2004, s.5 (1) The amount of $2000 that is in the current legislation determines what a landlord is able to do with the abandoned goods. The amount may change from time to time as the law changes. It is worthwhile to check the current regulation before taking any action, to see what the current limit is.
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s. 31(3); see also Residential Ministerial Tenancies Regulation 211/2004 for current monetary limit.
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1,s. 31(4)
Residential Ministerial Tenancies Regulation 211/2004, s.5(2)
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s. 31(4) (b)
s. 31(5)
s.31(4)(b)
s. 31(9)
Residential Ministerial Tenancies Regulation 211/2004 s. 6(4)
Residential Tenancies Act R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1, s. 31(9)
s. 31(6). See also Nash v. Chan [1989] 93 AR 228 (QB) – it cannot reasonably be suggested by the tenant who abandoned property, that the landlord is guilty of conversion after selling the property.
s. 31(7)
s. 31(8)
s.31(13)
s. 29(4)
s. 23(4)
R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1
Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2004, c.R-17.1 s.60
s. 25
s.18
s. 23
s.24
s.43
s.44(1)
s.45
s.46
s. 48(2)(6)
s.46(6)
s. 6(2)
s.19 (6), s. 31 (13), s. 44(6)
Residential Tenancies Ministerial Regulation 211/2004, s.3.
s.4
s.5
s.6
s.7
s.8
s.9(1)
s.9(2)
s.60(1)
s.60(4)
s.60(5)
s. 61
Public Health Act R.S.A. 2000, c. P-37
Details are to be found in the Public Health Housing Regulation 173/99 and the Minimum Housing and Health Standards which can be found at www.health.gov.ab.ca. A copy can also be obtained from a regional health authority.
AR 173/99
Public Health Act R.S.A. 2000, c.P-37, s.60
s.61
s.60
s.62
s.64(1)
s.63(3)
s.73
s.74
City of Edmonton bylaw # 10641
R.S.A. 2004, c R-17.1
s.59(1)
s.1(1)(b)
s.59(2)
Further information can be accessed at the Alberta Government Services web site: www.gov.ab.ca/gs (follow link "What's New"), and from the brochure "Investigating Your Consumer Complaints" available
from Alberta Government Services.
Details are to be found in the Public Health Housing Regulation 173/99 and the Minimum Housing and Health Standards which can be found at www.health.gov.ab.ca. A copy can also be obtained from a regional health authority.
Public Health Act R.S.A. 2000, c .P-37
s.61
s.60
s.62
s.64(1)
s.63(3)
s.73
s.74