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What does the rent include? (utilities, internet, parking)
10 months agoFind out which utilities are included in the rent for housing in Edmonton, which are paid separately, and how to correctly calculate your actual monthly expenses.
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What is the minimum rental period usually set?
10 months agoFind out what types of lease agreements exist in Edmonton, what the standard lease term is, how annual, monthly, and short-term contracts work, and what the pros and cons of each option are for the tenant.
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Can a lease agreement be terminated early?
10 months agoFind out how to terminate a lease early in Edmonton, what rights a tenant has, possible penalties, subleasing, and when the law allows you to leave without penalty.
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What rights does a tenant have in the province of Alberta?
10 months agoLearn about the rights of tenants in Alberta under the Residential Tenancies Act: fit and habitable accommodation, privacy, protection from unlawful eviction, return of deposits, rent increases, subletting, and dispute resolution.
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What is a “month-to-month rental agreement”?
10 months agoMonthly rental housing in Edmonton: what is a periodic tenancy, how do notices to vacate and rent increases work, and the pros and cons compared to a yearly lease.
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How to check if the accommodation you are renting is legal?
10 months agoLearn how to verify that your rental property in Edmonton is legal: permits, secondary suites, safety requirements, risks of illegal basement suites, and steps to take before signing a lease.
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Do you have to pay taxes on rented accommodation?
10 months agoFind out if tenants pay taxes in Edmonton, how property tax and GST work, what benefits are available to tenants, and what to do with a non-resident landlord.
Renting accommodation in Canada: how to find an apartment or room, lease agreement terms, deposits, income and credit history checks, tenant and landlord rights. Practical advice for newcomers and those already living in Canada.