Alberta (AB) lease form
Quick answer
Alberta has no mandatory standard lease form. Tenancy agreements may be written, verbal, or implied, but written is strongly recommended. All agreements are subject to the Residential Tenancies Act, whose obligations apply automatically. Security deposits are capped at one month's rent. Written move-in and move-out inspection reports are required for the deposit to be claimable.
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The landlord must place the deposit in a trust account within 2 banking days and pay interest at the prescribed annual rate.
A written move-in inspection must be conducted with the tenant within one week before or after the tenancy start date and a copy given to the tenant.
A written move-out inspection must be completed within one week before or after the tenancy ends; failure forfeits the landlord's right to claim the deposit for damages.
Where utilities are measured by a sub-meter, the landlord must disclose the calculation formula to the tenant on request.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Residential Tenancies Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. R-17.1. Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Alberta lease FAQ
No. Alberta does not require use of a government-issued form. Landlords may use any written agreement that complies with the Residential Tenancies Act.
A security deposit cannot exceed one month's rent. It must be held in an interest-bearing trust account and the interest returned to the tenant.
Yes. Alberta law does not void no-pet clauses; landlords may prohibit or restrict pets in the tenancy agreement.
If the landlord does not complete and provide a move-in inspection report, the landlord loses the right to claim any portion of the security deposit for damage at the end of the tenancy.
