Landlord Responsibilities
Inspection report
A landlord and tenant shall inspect the residential premises within one week before or after a tenant takes possession of the residential premises, and the landlord must provide the tenant with the report.
Covenant's
These are promises that the landlord makes in every rental agreement for a home:
The rental property will be ready for the tenant to move in at the start of the lease.
The landlord, or anyone related to the landlord, will not cause major disturbances or interfere with the tenant's peaceful enjoyment of the property
The rental property will meet the minimum standards required for housing under the Public Health Act and its regulations.
Notice of Landlord:
Landlords are to provide tenants with a written notice that includes their:
name,
postal address, and
physical location in Canada
Landlords must provide this notice within 7 days after the tenant moves in, unless the residential premises are in a building or complex with common areas, in which case the notice can be posted in a conspicuous place in the common area.
If the information in the notice changes, the landlord must provide a new notice or post an updated notice in a timely manner. The landlord is responsible for ensuring the notice remains posted.
AB Residential Tenancy Act s.18, 19, 21