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What does the rent include? (utilities, internet, parking)
6 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?
6 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?
6 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?
6 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”?
6 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?
6 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?
6 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.