Alberta Eviction Notice Many Alberta landlords are under the false impression that they need to use a 14 day eviction notice to get tenants out of their property and unfortunately they don't understand how toothless an eviction notice really is under the current legislation.Unlike other provinces … [Read more...]
Evicting Tenants In Alberta – What Are A Landlord’s Options
How Can I Evict a Tenant? One of a landlords biggest challenges, is evicting a tenant. Especially the first time evicting a tenant. There are so many questions you need answered, yet without spending dozens of hours online or paying hundreds of dollars to a lawyer, where can you get answers?You … [Read more...]
Changes in The Eviction Enforcement Process in Alberta – October 2011
Eviction Enforcement Changes If you are evicting a tenant in Alberta there have been some changes you should be aware of that took effect starting October 1st, 2011. The changes do not affect the tenant eviction process, but more so the enforcement of how an eviction in Alberta takes place.It also … [Read more...]
Don’t Wait To Evict Late Paying Tenants!
The Late Paying Tenant Problem The problem with late paying tenants usually starts with the landlord and their having too much trust and hopes for the tenant. It's harsh, but more and more landlords need to protect themselves by starting the eviction process as soon as there is trouble is the best … [Read more...]
What Tenants Say Doesn’t Matter!
Why It Doesn't Matter If Your Tenant Says They Are Leaving! Ironically, you cannot take a tenant at their word when it comes to an eviction. Here’s how I learned this lesson personally. In one of my shared accommodation properties a few years ago, I had a tenant who “hurt” his back and was … [Read more...]