Category Archives: Landlord/Tenant

Abatement of Rent for Landlord’s Breach of the Minimum Housing and Health Standards

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Abatement of Rent for Landlord’s Breach of the Minimum Housing and Health Standards Case Commented On: C.V. Benefits Inc. v Angus, 2017 ABPC 118 (CanLII) This decision is important for two reasons. First, Assistant Chief … Continue reading →

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“Abandoned Goods” Require Abandoned Premises or Expired/Terminated Tenancies Plus Vacated Premises

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: “Abandoned Goods” Require Abandoned Premises or Expired/Terminated Tenancies Plus Vacated Premises Cases Commented On: Wilderdijk-Streutker v Zhao, 2017 ABPC 24 (CanLII) and Shearer v Shields, 2017 ABPC 108 (CanLII) A landlord can dispose of the … Continue reading →

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When are Late Payment of Rent Charges in Residential Tenancies Unenforceable?

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: When are Late Payment of Rent Charges in Residential Tenancies Unenforceable? Case Commented On: 416566 Alberta Ltd. v Fothergill, 2017 ABPC 96 (CanLII) This Provincial Court decision by Judge Jerry LeGrandeur, Associate Chief Judge, is … Continue reading →

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Alberta Amends the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service Regulation

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Amy Matychuk

By: Amy Matychuk and Jo-Ann Munn Gafuik PDF Version: Alberta Amends the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service Regulation Legislation Commented On: Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service Regulation, Alta Reg 98/2006 In the Fall of 2016 the Public Interest Law Clinic at … Continue reading →

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Street v Mountford Applied to Decide: A Residential Tenancy Agreement or a Licence?

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Jonnette Watson Hamilton

By: Jonnette Watson Hamilton PDF Version: Street v Mountford Applied to Decide: A Residential Tenancy Agreement or a Licence? Case Commented On: Singh v RJB Developments Inc., 2016 ABPC 305 (CanLII) This Provincial Court decision by Judge Jerry LeGrandeur, Associate Chief … Continue reading →

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