Residential Tenancy Agreement — Alberta (Standard Form)

Alberta standard residential lease form based on the Residential Tenancies Act (Alberta). Covers parties, property details, rent and payment, security deposit (up to 1 month rent), utilities, pets, rules, termination provisions, and signatures.

PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY AGREEMENT

Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. R-17.1

Service Alberta — Standard Form

This agreement is a legally binding contract between the landlord and the tenant. Both parties should read it carefully before signing. This tenancy is governed by the Residential Tenancies Act (Alberta) and associated regulations.

PART 1 — PARTIES TO THE TENANCY

Landlord Name:	[LANDLORD FULL NAME / COMPANY NAME]
Landlord Address:	[STREET ADDRESS, CITY, AB, POSTAL CODE]
Landlord Phone:	[PHONE NUMBER]
Landlord Email:	[EMAIL ADDRESS]
Tenant(s):	[TENANT 1 FULL NAME] [TENANT 2 FULL NAME, if applicable]
Tenant Phone:	[TENANT PHONE NUMBER]
Tenant Email:	[TENANT EMAIL ADDRESS]

PART 2 — PROPERTY DETAILS

Rental Unit Address:	[UNIT NO.] – [STREET NO. AND NAME], [CITY], Alberta [POSTAL CODE]
Type of Dwelling:	☐ Apartment ☐ Basement Suite ☐ House ☐ Condo ☐ Townhouse ☐ Other: ___
Parking:	☐ Included (stall no.: ____) ☐ Not included ☐ Additional fee: $____/month
Storage:	☐ Included (locker: ____) ☐ Not included
Laundry:	☐ In-unit ☐ Shared on-site ☐ None

PART 3 — TERM OF TENANCY

Tenancy Type:	☐ Fixed Term ☐ Periodic (Month-to-Month) ☐ Week-to-Week
Start Date:	[DAY / MONTH / YEAR]
End Date:	[DAY / MONTH / YEAR] (for fixed-term tenancies only)

PART 4 — RENT AND PAYMENT

Monthly Rent:	$ [AMOUNT] CAD per month
Rent Due Date:	☐ 1st day of each month ☐ Other: ______
First Month's Rent:	$ [AMOUNT] — due on [DATE]
Accepted Payment Method(s):	☐ Cheque ☐ E-Transfer ☐ Pre-authorized debit ☐ Cash ☐ Other: ______
Late Payment Fee:	$ [AMOUNT] if rent is more than [X] days late (must be reasonable)

PART 5 — SECURITY DEPOSIT

Security Deposit Amount:	$ [AMOUNT] — maximum one month's rent under Alberta RTA s. 34
Date Deposit Collected:	[DATE]
Receipt Issued:	☐ Yes ☐ No (landlord must provide receipt — RTA s. 34(5))

The security deposit earns interest at the prescribed rate under the Security Deposit Interest Rate Regulation. The landlord must return the deposit (plus interest) within 10 days of the end of tenancy, unless there is a claim for damage or unpaid rent, in which case the landlord must provide a statement within 30 days.

PART 6 — UTILITIES AND SERVICES

Included in Rent:	☐ Electricity ☐ Natural Gas ☐ Water / Sewer ☐ Internet ☐ Cable ☐ None
Tenant Responsibility:	Tenant is responsible for: [LIST UTILITIES NOT INCLUDED]

PART 7 — RULES AND CONDITIONS

1. Pets: ☐ Permitted ☐ Not permitted ☐ Permitted with conditions: _______________

2. Smoking: ☐ Permitted inside the unit ☐ Prohibited inside the unit ☐ Prohibited on premises

3. Occupants: The rental unit shall be occupied by the named tenant(s) only. Additional occupants must be approved in writing by the landlord.

4. Quiet Enjoyment: The landlord will not interfere with the tenant's right to quiet enjoyment of the rental unit (RTA s. 20).

5. Landlord Entry: The landlord must provide at least 24 hours' written notice before entering the rental unit, except in emergencies (RTA s. 23). Inspections of the rental unit may occur with proper notice.

6. Repairs and Maintenance: The landlord must keep the premises in a good state of repair, fit for habitation, and compliant with health and safety standards. Tenants must promptly report any required repairs in writing. Tenants must not cause damage beyond normal wear and tear.

7. Subletting / Assignment: The tenant must obtain prior written consent from the landlord to sublet or assign the tenancy (RTA s. 22).

8. Locks: The tenant shall not change or add locks without the landlord's written consent.

9. Insurance: The tenant is encouraged to obtain renter's (tenant's) insurance for personal belongings. The landlord is not responsible for loss or damage to the tenant's personal property.

PART 8 — TERMINATION PROVISIONS

Notice by Tenant (Month-to-Month): The tenant must provide at least one rental period's written notice before the end of the rental period (e.g., notice by the last day of the month to end tenancy at the last day of the following month) — RTA s. 9.

Notice by Landlord (Month-to-Month): The landlord must provide at least 3 months' written notice to end the tenancy for prescribed reasons (e.g., major renovations, demolition, landlord's own use) — RTA s. 12.

Fixed-Term Tenancy: A fixed-term tenancy ends on the agreed end date. If neither party provides notice, the tenancy continues on a month-to-month basis after that date.

Abandonment: If the tenant abandons the premises, the landlord may take possession following the process outlined in the RTA.

PART 9 — ADDITIONAL TERMS

[Any additional terms agreed upon by both parties. Additional terms must not contravene the Residential Tenancies Act (Alberta) or any applicable regulations. Any term that conflicts with the Act is void.]

PART 10 — SIGNATURES

By signing below, both parties confirm that they have read and understood this agreement and agree to be bound by its terms and the Residential Tenancies Act (Alberta).

Landlord's Signature:

Name: [LANDLORD NAME]

Date: _____ / _____ / _____

Tenant's Signature:

Name: [TENANT NAME]