Whether you’re a landlord dealing with non-payment of rent or a tenant facing an unfair eviction, navigating landlord and tenant disputes in Alberta requires a clear understanding of your legal rights. At Gigera Law Services, we provide professional, affordable, and results-driven legal support for residential landlord and tenant matters under Alberta’s housing laws.
We represent landlords and tenants across Calgary and surrounding areas in disputes involving lease agreements, rent increases, evictions, security deposits, property maintenance, and more. Whether you need help drafting a lease or defending your rights at the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS), we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Alberta’s Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) governs the legal relationship between landlords and tenants. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of both parties in residential rental agreements and provides legal procedures for resolving disputes.
Security Deposits: Limits on the amount landlords can collect (no more than one month’s rent) and rules on holding, returning, and using the deposit after move-out.
Rent Increases: Must follow specific legal timelines (e.g., 365 days after tenancy starts) and proper notice procedures.
Repairs & Maintenance: Landlords are legally required to ensure the rental unit is habitable and properly maintained; tenants must avoid causing damage.
Evictions: Evictions must follow the lawful process. Landlords must give proper notice, and tenants may have legal grounds to challenge an eviction.
Understanding and complying with the RTA is essential for both landlords and tenants to avoid costly legal issues.
At Gigera Law Services, we regularly assist with issues such as:
Unpaid Rent: Non-payment or partial payment of rent and legal steps to recover funds or evict tenants.
Security Deposit Disputes: Disagreements over deductions, damage claims, or failure to return deposits on time.
Repair Requests: Tenants seeking repairs to heating, plumbing, or safety-related items that landlords have failed to address.
Damage to Property: Conflicts over tenant-caused damage, responsibility for repairs, and compensation for losses.
Whether you’re seeking compensation, filing a complaint, or defending against a claim, our legal team will help you build a strong case and represent your interests.
At Gigera Law Services, we offer dedicated legal services for both landlords and tenants, providing clear, cost-effective strategies to resolve rental disputes quickly and fairly.
Our landlord legal services include:
We help landlords stay compliant while enforcing their rights and protecting their investment.
Our lawyers also provide dedicated advocacy for tenants in Calgary, including:
Tenants have the right to live in a safe, well-maintained rental and to be treated fairly under the law. We make sure your rights are respected.
When you book a consultation with Gigera Law Services, you’ll receive:
Whether you’re dealing with an urgent eviction or an ongoing repair issue, we act quickly to protect your rights and recommend practical next steps.
We understand the RTA inside and out, and we apply it effectively in negotiations and dispute resolution
We’re on your side—whether that means protecting your property rights or defending your right to a fair rental.
We offer cost-effective pricing for tenants and landlords, including fixed fees where possible.
No. Alberta law requires landlords to provide proper written notice and follow a legal eviction process. If you receive an illegal eviction notice, we can help.
Landlords must give at least three months' notice for periodic tenancies. They cannot raise rent more than once every 12 months.
Tenants can submit a written request, and if ignored, file a complaint with the RTDRS or seek legal enforcement through the courts.
No. Withholding rent without a legal order can result in eviction. Instead, speak with a lawyer about your options.
The timeline varies. RTDRS hearings can often be scheduled within 3–4 weeks, but more complex cases may take longer.
Absolutely not. Illegal lockouts incur $10k+ penalties. We issue a 14-day Notice to Vacate within 24 hours, then file for expedited RTDRS eviction (30 days).
Yes – but only upfront. Add a no-pets clause in the lease. Exception: Service animals must be accommodated under human rights law.
Serve a 24-hour Notice of Termination for illegal sublet. RTDRS eviction takes 10-14 days. We also pursue damages for voided insurance.
No. Alberta requires 24-hour written notice for all entries – even during eviction. Violations risk $1k/offense compensation.
After 30 days of proven abandonment: Document with photos/video, File Declaration of Abandonment, Store items 30 days (charge storage fees). Never sell without court order!
For Landlords:
⚠️ Unpaid Rent: $10k+ annual losses per unit
⚠️ Property Destruction: $25k+ renovation bills
⚠️ Insurance Voidance: Illegal tenant activities
For Tenants:
⚠️ Homelessness: 14-day wrongful evictions
⚠️ Health Hazards: Mold-induced asthma attacks
⚠️ Deposit Theft: 62% illegally withheld
Landlords
✅ Same-Day Eviction Notices
✅ Tenant Vetting Systems (credit/criminal/former landlord checks)
✅ Damage Recovery Litigation
Tenants
✅ Slumlord Crackdowns (force repairs + rent abatement)
✅ Illegal Lockout Re-entry
✅ Deposit Recovery + Penalties
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