Alberta first
Guides for Alberta renters and landlords
Short, sourced answers for Calgary, Edmonton, Airdrie and the rest of Canada — written for EazyRental, cited to official pages, not copied from other sites.
These articles are informational, not legal advice. For rules that apply to you, use official provincial or territorial sources — we link to many from Useful links. Questions about the product itself belong in FAQ or Contact.
- Start here · EveryoneAlberta tenancy basicsDeposits, inspections, and notice periods under Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act.Read guide →
- Start here · RentersHow to rent in CalgaryNeighbourhoods, CTrain, applications, and how to view a home before you pay.Read guide →
- Start here · RentersHow to rent in EdmontonNeighbourhoods, ETS LRT, applications, and how to view a home before you pay.Read guide →
- Start here · LandlordsLandlord listing checklistPhotos, rent, utilities, and Alberta paperwork before you publish a listing.Read guide →
- RentersRenting 101Budget, viewings, references, and move-in basics before you sign.Read guide →
- Start here · RentersSpot rental scamsRed flags, safe payments, and what to do if an ad feels wrong.Read guide →
- Start here · RentersTenant rights in AlbertaOfficial RTA, entry, repairs, deposits, and RTDRS — Alberta government sources only.Read guide →
- RentersTenant rights in CanadaWhere rules live by province — and how to get authoritative help.Read guide →
- RentersTenant rights & repairsWrite the request, keep records, and use the RTDRS — Alberta.ca only, no invented timelines.Read guide →
- EveryoneLeases & paperworkWhat to read in an Alberta tenancy agreement — deposits, inspections, and notice.Read guide →
- RentersComparing rent fairlyBenchmark a listing against similar homes — no magic calculator required.Read guide →
- LandlordsFor landlordsHow listings, moderation, and tenant tools work on EazyRental.Read guide →
- LandlordsProperty managersTeams, volume listings, and when to talk to the platform operator.Read guide →
- RentersRenters insuranceWhat it covers, why you need it, and how to choose the right policy.Read guide →
- RentersCredit scores for rentersHow to build credit, improve your score, and what landlords see.Read guide →
- EveryoneProperty taxesHow assessments work, what homeowners and landlords need to know.Read guide →
- RentersFirst-time home buyingDown payments, mortgages, and steps to homeownership in Canada.Read guide →
- EveryoneLease agreements 101Types of leases, key terms, and how to negotiate favourable terms.Read guide →
- RentersRental moving guidePlanning your move, setting up utilities, and settling in.Read guide →