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3 N7 C2 U" \ RHow often can a landlord raise my rent now that the law has changed? ) l: ?6 b4 d. } _/ y( L( {( X
Are landlords be limited in how much they can raise the rent now that the law has changed? " Q# n. M; l1 n
If a landlord gave a rent increase notice to take effect after April 24, is the notice valid?
6 I: B3 N# j& i6 w* {! m" @( C# J7 a. KWhat happens if a landlord tries to raise the rent before a year has passed since the last increase? 9 I7 {9 D- l$ v
How much notice must my landlord provide before rent is increased for my apartment?
: t$ J# M `/ a' ~5 l/ N9 \How much notice must my landlord provide before they increase the rent on my mobile home site? & N! u+ g7 h v8 ?
When can rent be increased for fixed-term tenants (such as those with a lease agreement for a specific number of months or years)?
6 g2 Z1 x S/ J$ oHow much notice is required before landlords convert a rental unit to a condominium?
: E, j. v p! O7 R! q+ K* MHow much notice is required before landlords can end a periodic tenancy to undertake major renovations?
$ a3 X! [6 d# ?4 B( o; I( wHow can I learn more about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities? 3 r: ]2 {/ V- o8 G1 }
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How often can a landlord raise my rent now that the law has changed?
$ X( K/ C$ i1 D( ^0 _3 ]( BRent increases are limited to once per year.7 W R1 U8 B* _
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Will landlords be limited in how much they can raise the rent now that the law is changing?
* b+ e) N4 M ONo. The legislation does not include any rental caps.- F+ Z" K6 b; Y' B, k9 M6 D
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When do the new rules for increasing rent take effect?- u- D' |8 O0 D$ O- O% @
As of April 24, 2007, landlords can only raise rent once a year.3 u2 B: h# P8 Y' U E; i. @ i* O
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If a landlord gave a rent increase notice to take effect after April 24, is the notice valid?
( S$ w8 Y% h# D4 J8 e0 u' QThe rent will increase as per the notice if the tenant continues to rent the premises and as long as there has not been an increase within the previous 365 days or the start of the tenancy, whichever is later. If the rent was increased within the past year, rent cannot be increased again until a year after that increase became effective. At least three months’ written notice must be given to a tenant to increase the rent for a periodic tenancy.
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What happens if a landlord tries to raise the rent before a year has passed since the last increase?
, z; o2 X* A; nEffective April 24, 2007, rents cannot be increased unless 365 days pass since the last rent increase or the start of the tenancy, whichever is later. The Residential Tenancies Act allows tenants to apply to court for remedies for damages, rent abatement, compensation or termination of the tenancy.
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q1 k2 T/ V0 a# R5 aThe landlord could face fines of up to $10,000 per tenant. Call Service Alberta's Contact Centre toll free at 1 (877) 427 4088 or a local Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board if you are unsure whether or not a rent increase is allowed.
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How much notice must my landlord provide before rent is increased for my apartment?
2 L2 i; r3 `, X! \At least 180 days written notice for periodic (month-to-month) tenancies.& h% l& F0 g+ C4 L
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How much notice must my landlord provide before they increase the rent on my mobile home site?
* [7 E! K' p1 H6 G: c# R& |6 zAt least 180 days (six months’) notice for periodic (month-to-month) tenancies.
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& c1 _* I/ g( u _; |2 v9 ~: w2 oWhen can rent be increased for fixed-term tenants (such as those with a lease agreement for a specific number of months or years)?8 [# I9 T/ z$ s$ p3 |
The landlord and tenant agree to the amount of rent when they negotiate the terms of the fixed term tenancy agreement. Rent cannot be increased unless 365 days pass since a tenant moved in or since the last rent increase, whichever is later. If the 365th day is during the current fixed term tenancy agreement, rent cannot be increased until that tenancy agreement ends.
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9 o) ^* _9 n3 E: `$ kHow much notice is required before landlords convert a rental unit to a condominium?
, U, t; R5 ?8 A) k$ xPeriodic tenants have to be given a full year’s notice to end the tenancy and rent cannot be increased during the year.
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How much notice is required before landlords can end a periodic tenancy to undertake major renovations (that require the premises to be vacant)?
8 O7 D; _: n5 K' Z0 E fPeriodic tenants have to be given a full year’s notice to end the tenancy and rent cannot be increased during the year.
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How can I learn more about landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities?' J+ ~" K- }3 A" O. n7 }( H
Service Alberta has tipsheets for landlords and tenants and mobile home sites in Alberta.
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