Alberta RTA Exclusions: Landlord Checklist

1. Start from residential premisesThe Act covers tenancies of any place occupied as a residence; agreements may be written, oral or implied (s.1(1), s.2(1)).
2. Check where you liveRooms in your own living quarters are excluded only if you actually live there (s.2(2)(c)).
3. Check for shared common areasA roomer who shares your kitchen or common areas points to the exclusion.
4. Treat a self-contained suite as coveredA suite with its own kitchen and bathroom carries the Act's rights and duties, even if you live upstairs.
5. Count the length of stayHotels, B&Bs and tourist homes are excluded only for stays under 6 consecutive months (s.2(2)(d)).

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