The Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta produces and distributes booklets and pamphlets that explain the law in plain language. Topics areas include but are not limited to: Landlord and tenant issues, renting with a pet, roommates, shared accommodation, foreclosure, real estate; and law-related education materials for schools. Publications are available as PDFs or print copies may be ordered.
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Are you looking for appropriate housing for yourself or an older family member? If you are wondering what issues need to be considered when choosing housing for older adults, see the links that follow.
The resources on this page were hand-picked by staff at the Centre for Public Legal Education as a good place to start.
You may also find helpful resources listed under the legal topic: Supportive living and seniors' housing
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This website provides legal information for Alberta consumers who are thinking about buying a condo, currently living in one, or considering selling or renting their condo.
This booklet is a publication of the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta. It provides general information on life leases. A life lease agreement occurs when a person buys the exclusive right to occupy a unit in a particular development for life, a fixed term or until the person can no longer live independently within the unit.
This handbook explains the rights and responsibilities of all tenants, landlords, and agents involved in renting residential premises in Alberta under the Residential Tenancies Act and related regulations. It explains the minimum legislated requirements set out in the Act and provides landlords and tenants with options to deal with matters not established as minimum requirements.
The following topics are covered in the handbook: residential tenancy agreements; inspection reports; security deposits; other fees and charges; landlord's distraint; rent increases; landlord's right of entry; security; termination of tenancy; determination of normal wear and tear during residency; and abandoned goods.
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This website of the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta (CPLEA) focuses on how Canadian law protects and affects older adults. Topic areas covered include elder abuse, planning for the future, personal and family relationships, and various other issues (e.g. consumer, travel).
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