AI Alberta Eviction Notice

Generate a complete, serve-ready Alberta eviction notice, select the grounds, enter tenant details, amounts owed, and property information to produce a properly formatted notice with the correct statutory cure period, proof-of-service certificates, and RTDRS filing instructions., -

NOTICE TYPE SELECTION GUIDE

Choose the notice form that matches the grounds for termination. Serve only one notice form per event. Serving the wrong form may invalidate the notice and require you to restart the process.

> PROHIBITED, SELF-HELP EVICTION: Under the *Residential Tenancies Act* (Alberta), a landlord may not change locks, remove or dispose of the tenant's belongings, shut off utilities, physically remove a tenant, or interfere with the tenant's quiet enjoyment without a court order or RTDRS Order of Possession. Doing so is unlawful and may expose the landlord to a damages claim. This notice is only the first step in the legal eviction process. If the tenant does not comply by the Termination Date, you must apply to the RTDRS or Provincial Court of Alberta for an Order of Possession., -

FORM A, 14-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate

**Pursuant to Section 55(1), *Residential Tenancies Act*, SA 2004, c R-17.1**, -

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice (Day Month Year)]]

TO (TENANT):
[[Tenant 1 Full Legal Name]]
[[Tenant 2 Full Legal Name (if applicable)]]
[[Tenant 3 Full Legal Name (if applicable)]]
And all other occupants of:

RESIDENTIAL PREMISES:
[[Street Address and Unit Number]]
[[City]], Alberta [[Postal Code]]
(the "Premises")

FROM (LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT):
Name: [[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name]]
Mailing Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address, City, Province, Postal Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]
Email: [[Landlord Email Address]], -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION, NON-PAYMENT OF RENT

YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that your tenancy agreement for the Premises described above is terminated effective [[Termination Date, 14 calendar days after the date of service]] (the "Termination Date"), unless you pay the full amount of rent owing as set out below before the Termination Date., -

RENT ARREARS STATEMENT

The following rent amounts are owed and remain unpaid as of the date of this Notice. This demand is for unpaid rent only. Charges for late fees, returned cheque (NSF) fees, damage deposits, utilities, or other amounts are not included in the cure amount required under Section 55(1) of the *Residential Tenancies Act*. Only the payment of all rent arrears listed below will cure this Notice.

The total rent arrears owing as of the date of this Notice is: $[[Total Rent Arrears Amount]]

*(Note: Late fees and other non-rent charges are not included in the amount required to cure this Notice. Under s. 55(3) of the RTA, paying all rent arrears in full before the Termination Date renders this Notice of no effect.)*, -

DEMAND AND DEADLINE

YOU MUST, ON OR BEFORE [[Termination Date]], DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

OPTION 1, PAY THE FULL AMOUNT OWING:
Pay the total rent arrears of $[[Total Rent Arrears Amount]] in full to the Landlord.

Accepted payment methods: [[Specify: e.g., e-transfer to [[Landlord Email Address]]; certified cheque or money order payable to [[Landlord Legal Name]]; in person at [[Landlord Address]] between [[Hours]]]]

OPTION 2, VACATE THE PREMISES:
Vacate the Premises and return ALL keys, fobs, access cards, parking passes, and garage door openers to the Landlord at [[Landlord Mailing Address]] by no later than [[Termination Date]] at [[Vacate Time, e.g., 12:00 noon]]., -

NOTICE OF CONSEQUENCES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

If you fail to pay the rent arrears in full OR vacate the Premises by the Termination Date, the Landlord will apply to the Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) or the Provincial Court of Alberta for:

1. An Order of Possession directing you to vacate the Premises; and
2. An order for payment of all rent arrears outstanding at the time of the hearing, plus any additional rent that becomes due during the proceedings, and applicable RTDRS filing costs.

IMPORTANT, PARTIAL PAYMENT: Acceptance of a partial payment by the Landlord after service of this Notice does not waive or cancel this Notice or the Landlord's right to seek an Order of Possession, unless the Landlord confirms in writing that all arrears have been paid in full. Any partial payment reduces the outstanding balance, but this Notice remains in effect for the unpaid remainder.

IMPORTANT, CURE: Under Section 55(3) of the *Residential Tenancies Act*, if you pay all rent arrears before the Termination Date, this Notice is of no effect and your tenancy continues., -

SIGNED BY LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT:

Signature: ___________________________________

Printed Name: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]

Capacity: ☐ Landlord ☐ Authorized Property Manager / Agent

If authorized agent, Property Management Company: [[Property Management Company Name]]
Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) Licence No. (if applicable): [[RECA Licence Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed (Day Month Year)]], -

FORM B, 14-Day Notice to Remedy Breach or Vacate

**Pursuant to Section 56(1), *Residential Tenancies Act*, SA 2004, c R-17.1**
*(First-Occurrence or Remediable Breach of a Material Term)*, -

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice (Day Month Year)]]

TO (TENANT):
[[Tenant 1 Full Legal Name]]
[[Tenant 2 Full Legal Name (if applicable)]]
And all other occupants of:

RESIDENTIAL PREMISES:
[[Street Address and Unit Number]]
[[City]], Alberta [[Postal Code]]
(the "Premises")

FROM (LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT):
Name: [[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name]]
Mailing Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address, City, Province, Postal Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]
Email: [[Landlord Email Address]], -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION, SUBSTANTIAL BREACH OF TENANCY AGREEMENT

YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that you have committed a substantial breach of a material term of your tenancy agreement for the Premises. Your tenancy is terminated effective [[Termination Date, 14 calendar days after date of service]] (the "Termination Date"), unless you remedy the breach described below within 14 days of service of this Notice., -

DESCRIPTION OF BREACH

Date(s) on Which Breach Occurred: [[Date(s) of Breach]]

Nature of the Breach:
[[Describe the specific breach in detail. Be precise. Example: "You have kept an unauthorized pet, specifically, one dog, at the Premises contrary to Clause [[Clause Number]] of the Tenancy Agreement dated [[Tenancy Agreement Date]], which expressly prohibits pets without the prior written consent of the Landlord. The Landlord has not given such consent."]]

Term of Tenancy Agreement Breached:
Clause / Section: [[Clause or Section Number in the Tenancy Agreement]]
Text of Term: "[[Quote or closely paraphrase the relevant clause]]"

Evidence of Breach (attach where available):
- [[Evidence Item 1, e.g., "Landlord observed the unauthorized pet at the Premises on [[Date]] at approximately [[Time]]."]]
- [[Evidence Item 2, e.g., "Written complaint received from neighbouring tenant at Unit [[Number]] on [[Date]], attached as Exhibit A."]]
- [[Evidence Item 3, e.g., "Photographs taken on [[Date]], attached as Exhibit B."]], -

REQUIRED REMEDY

YOU MUST, ON OR BEFORE [[Remedy Deadline, same date as Termination Date, 14 days from service]], DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

OPTION 1, REMEDY THE BREACH:
[[Describe specifically and completely what the tenant must do. Example: "Permanently remove the unauthorized pet from the Premises and provide the Landlord with written confirmation, signed by all tenants, that the pet has been removed and will not be returned to the Premises."]]

Confirm remedy to Landlord at: [[Landlord Email or Address]]

OPTION 2, VACATE THE PREMISES:
Vacate the Premises and return all keys, fobs, access cards, parking passes, and garage door openers to the Landlord at [[Landlord Mailing Address]] by no later than [[Termination Date]] at [[Vacate Time]]., -

NOTICE OF CONSEQUENCES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

If you fail to remedy the breach in the manner described above OR vacate the Premises by the Termination Date, the Landlord will apply to the RTDRS or Provincial Court of Alberta for an Order of Possession and, where applicable, an award of damages.

IMPORTANT, REPEATED BREACH: If you remedy this breach but commit the same or substantially similar breach within 6 months of this Notice, the Landlord may issue a second 14-day Notice without any opportunity for you to remedy under Section 56(2) of the *Residential Tenancies Act* (see Form C below). You will not be entitled to cure that second notice., -

SIGNED BY LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT:

Signature: ___________________________________

Printed Name: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]

Capacity: ☐ Landlord ☐ Authorized Property Manager / Agent

If authorized agent, Company: [[Property Management Company Name]] | RECA Licence No.: [[RECA Licence Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed (Day Month Year)]], -

FORM C, 14-Day Unconditional Notice to Vacate

**Pursuant to Section 56(2), *Residential Tenancies Act*, SA 2004, c R-17.1**
*(Repeated Breach of Same Material Term Within 6 Months, or Uncurable / Irremediable Breach)*, -

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice (Day Month Year)]]

TO (TENANT):
[[Tenant 1 Full Legal Name]]
[[Tenant 2 Full Legal Name (if applicable)]]
And all other occupants of:

RESIDENTIAL PREMISES:
[[Street Address and Unit Number]]
[[City]], Alberta [[Postal Code]]
(the "Premises")

FROM (LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT):
Name: [[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name]]
Mailing Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address, City, Province, Postal Code]], -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION, UNCONDITIONAL (NO CURE OPPORTUNITY)

YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that your tenancy agreement for the Premises described above is terminated effective [[Termination Date, 14 calendar days after date of service]] (the "Termination Date"). You have no right to remedy the breach described below. You must vacate the Premises on or before the Termination Date., -

BASIS FOR UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE (Select One)

☐ REPEATED BREACH, Section 56(2):

You were previously given a Notice to Remedy or Vacate (Form B) dated [[Date of Prior Notice]] regarding a breach of the following term:

Prior breach described as: [[Brief description of prior breach]]

The prior notice was served on: [[Date Prior Notice Was Served]]

You have now committed the same breach, or a substantially similar breach, within 6 months of that prior Notice, as follows:

Date(s) of Repeated Breach: [[Date(s) of Repeated Breach]]

Description of Repeated Breach:
[[Describe in specific detail. Example: "You have again kept an unauthorized pet at the Premises. On [[Date]], the Landlord observed a dog at the Premises. This is the same breach for which you received a Notice to Remedy on [[Date of Prior Notice]]."]]

Evidence of Repeated Breach:
- [[Evidence Item 1]]
- [[Evidence Item 2]]

☐ UNCURABLE / IRREMEDIABLE BREACH, Section 56(2):

You have committed a breach of a material term of the tenancy agreement that, by its nature, cannot be remedied:

Date(s) of Breach: [[Date(s) of Breach]]

Description of Uncurable Breach:
[[Describe in specific detail. Example: "You have sublet the Premises to an unauthorized third party, [[Subtenant Name]], without the prior written consent of the Landlord, in violation of Clause [[Clause Number]] of the Tenancy Agreement. The unauthorized subtenant has made permanent physical alterations to the Premises without authorization. This breach is irremediable in that the unauthorized alterations cannot be undone and the unauthorized occupancy has already occurred."]]

Evidence:
- [[Evidence Item 1]]
- [[Evidence Item 2]], -

UNCONDITIONAL DEMAND TO VACATE

YOU MUST VACATE THE PREMISES and return all keys, fobs, access cards, parking passes, and garage door openers to the Landlord at [[Landlord Mailing Address]] on or before:

TERMINATION DATE / VACATE DEADLINE: [[Termination Date]] at [[Vacate Time]]

This Notice does not give you an opportunity to remedy the grounds stated above. If you fail to vacate the Premises by the Termination Date, the Landlord will apply to the RTDRS or Provincial Court of Alberta for an Order of Possession., -

SIGNED BY LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT:

Signature: ___________________________________

Printed Name: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]

Capacity: ☐ Landlord ☐ Authorized Property Manager / Agent

If authorized agent, Company: [[Property Management Company Name]] | RECA Licence No.: [[RECA Licence Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed (Day Month Year)]], -

FORM D, Urgent 14-Day Notice to Vacate with Request for Expedited RTDRS Hearing

**Pursuant to Section 56(2), *Residential Tenancies Act*, SA 2004, c R-17.1, and RTDRS Urgent Hearing Procedure**
*(Substantial Property Damage, Assault, Threat of Violence, or Illegal Act Creating Immediate Danger)*, -

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice (Day Month Year)]]
TIME OF NOTICE: [[Time of Notice]]

TO (TENANT):
[[Tenant 1 Full Legal Name]]
And all other occupants of:

RESIDENTIAL PREMISES:
[[Street Address and Unit Number]]
[[City]], Alberta [[Postal Code]]

FROM (LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT):
Name: [[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]], -

GROUNDS FOR URGENT NOTICE

*(Check all that apply)*

☐ SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY:
You have caused or permitted substantial damage to the Premises or to the Landlord's property, as follows:

Date(s): [[Date(s) of Damage]]
Description of Damage: [[Describe specifically: type of damage, location, estimated value of damage]]
Evidence: [[Photos taken [[Date]]; repair estimates; inspection report]]
Estimated value of damage: $[[Estimated Damage Value]]

☐ ASSAULT OR THREAT OF VIOLENCE:
You have physically assaulted, or have threatened to assault, the Landlord, another tenant, a neighbouring tenant, or a person in the vicinity of the Premises, as follows:

Date(s) and Time(s): [[Date(s) and Time(s)]]
Description of Incident: [[Describe in detail]]
Police Report Number (if applicable): [[Police Report Number / RCMP Detachment]]
Witness(es): [[Witness Name(s) and contact information if available]]

☐ ILLEGAL ACT ENDANGERING PERSONS OR PROPERTY:
You have performed or permitted an illegal act on the Premises that has caused or is likely to cause substantial damage or injury to persons or property, as follows:

Date(s): [[Date(s)]]
Description of Illegal Act: [[Describe in detail; include any police or enforcement involvement]], -

DEMAND AND URGENT STEPS

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO VACATE THE PREMISES by [[Termination Date, 14 calendar days after service]] at the latest.

Given the severity of the conduct described above, the Landlord will simultaneously apply to the RTDRS for an expedited (urgent) hearing to obtain an Order of Possession on the earliest available date, which may be sooner than the 14-day Termination Date.

If there is an immediate risk to safety, the Landlord may contact the RCMP / local police or [[Municipal Police Service, e.g., Edmonton Police Service / Calgary Police Service]] at the same time as applying to the RTDRS.

> ⚠️ To Landlords using Form D: The Alberta RTDRS offers urgent/expedited hearings for serious situations involving risk to safety or property. Contact the RTDRS at 1-780-644-3000 or visit alberta.ca/rtdrs to discuss the urgent hearing process. You should also consult an Alberta lawyer, as the facts required to support an urgent application must be documented carefully., -

SIGNED BY LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT:

Signature: ___________________________________

Printed Name: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]

Capacity: ☐ Landlord ☐ Authorized Property Manager / Agent

Date and Time Signed: [[Date and Time Signed]], -

FORM E, 3-Month Notice to Terminate Periodic (Month-to-Month) Tenancy

**Pursuant to Section 9(1)(c), *Residential Tenancies Act*, SA 2004, c R-17.1**
*(Landlord Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy, No Breach Required)*, -

DATE OF NOTICE: [[Date of Notice (Day Month Year)]]

TO (TENANT):
[[Tenant 1 Full Legal Name]]
[[Tenant 2 Full Legal Name (if applicable)]]
And all other occupants of:

RESIDENTIAL PREMISES:
[[Street Address and Unit Number]]
[[City]], Alberta [[Postal Code]]
(the "Premises")

FROM (LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT):
Name: [[Landlord or Property Manager Full Legal Name]]
Mailing Address: [[Landlord Mailing Address, City, Province, Postal Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]
Email: [[Landlord Email Address]], -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION, PERIODIC TENANCY

YOU ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that the Landlord is terminating the month-to-month tenancy agreement for the Premises effective at the end of the rental period ending on [[Termination Date, last day of rental period, at least 3 clear months from date of service]] (the "Termination Date").

Reason for termination (select as applicable, Landlord is not required to state a reason):
☐ Landlord requires the Premises for personal use or use by a close family member
☐ Sale of the property requiring vacant possession for the purchaser
☐ Major renovation, demolition, or redevelopment requiring vacant possession
☐ Other: [[State reason if applicable]]
☐ No reason stated, -

HOW THE 3-MONTH NOTICE PERIOD IS CALCULATED

Under Section 9(1)(c) of the *Residential Tenancies Act*, for a month-to-month tenancy, a notice given by the Landlord to terminate must:

1. Give at least 3 clear months' notice from the date of service; AND
2. Expire at the end of a rental period (i.e., the last day of a month where rent is due on the 1st of each month).

Example Calculation, Notice served June 21, 2026, with rent due on the 1st:

• 3 clear months from June 21, 2026 runs through September 21, 2026.
• The notice must expire at the end of a rental period → end of September = September 30, 2026.
• Termination Date: September 30, 2026 ✓

Example Calculation, Notice served by registered mail on June 21, 2026:

• Registered mail deemed received 3 days later: June 24, 2026.
• 3 clear months from June 24 → September 24, 2026 → must expire end of rental period → September 30, 2026 ✓

Your Termination Date: [[Termination Date, correctly computed last day of rental period, minimum 3 clear months from service]], -

DEMAND TO VACATE

YOU MUST VACATE THE PREMISES and return all keys, fobs, access cards, parking passes, and garage door openers to the Landlord at [[Landlord Mailing Address]] on or before:

TERMINATION DATE: [[Termination Date]] at [[Vacate Time, e.g., 12:00 noon]]

If you fail to vacate by the Termination Date, the Landlord will apply to the RTDRS or Provincial Court of Alberta for an Order of Possession., -

TENANT'S RIGHT TO DISPUTE

Under the *Residential Tenancies Act*, if you believe this Notice is invalid or was given in bad faith (e.g., retaliatory eviction in response to a maintenance complaint or human rights complaint), you may apply to the RTDRS to dispute the Notice., -

SIGNED BY LANDLORD / AUTHORIZED AGENT:

Signature: ___________________________________

Printed Name: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]

Capacity: ☐ Landlord ☐ Authorized Property Manager / Agent

If authorized agent, Company: [[Property Management Company Name]] | RECA Licence No.: [[RECA Licence Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed (Day Month Year)]], -

DATE COMPUTATION GUIDE

Use this guide to calculate the correct Termination Date before serving any notice.

Notice Period Summary Table

Step-by-Step Calculation Examples

Form A, Personal delivery on June 21, 2026:
- Day 1: June 22
- Day 14: July 5, 2026
- Termination Date: July 5, 2026

Form A, Registered mail sent June 21, 2026:
- Deemed received: June 24, 2026 (3 days after mailing)
- Day 1: June 25
- Day 14: July 8, 2026
- Termination Date: July 8, 2026

Form E, Personal delivery June 21, 2026 (rent due 1st of each month):
- 3 clear months from June 21 → September 21, 2026
- Must expire at end of rental period → end of September = September 30, 2026
- Termination Date: September 30, 2026

Form E, Registered mail sent June 21, 2026 (rent due 1st):
- Deemed received: June 24, 2026
- 3 clear months from June 24 → September 24, 2026
- End of rental period → September 30, 2026
- Termination Date: September 30, 2026

Rules for Day Counting

• Do not count the day of service (or the deemed date of receipt for mail) as Day 1.
• Do count statutory holidays and weekends in the notice period (Alberta RTA notice periods are calendar days, not business days).
• If the Termination Date falls on a statutory holiday, the deadline is extended to the next business day (confirm current Alberta interpretation with legal counsel).
• For registered mail, the deemed receipt date is 3 days after the mailing date, not 3 business days, count all calendar days., -

SERVICE METHODS AND PROOF OF SERVICE

Permitted Methods of Service Under Alberta Law

Under the *Residential Tenancies Act* and Service Alberta guidance, a notice to a tenant may be served by the following methods:

> ⚠️ Best practice: Use personal service whenever possible. For Form D (urgent/safety), personal service is strongly recommended so that the notice period begins running immediately. Always complete a Proof-of-Service Certificate immediately after serving., -

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, PERSONAL DELIVERY OR DELIVERY TO ADULT OCCUPANT

*(Complete one certificate for each tenant; retain original in your records)*, -

I, [[Server Full Legal Name]], hereby certify that I served the following document:

Document served: [[Form A / B / C / D / E]], [[Brief title, e.g., "14-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate"]]
Dated: [[Date of Notice]]
On tenant: [[Tenant Full Legal Name]]
At premises: [[Street Address and Unit Number]], [[City]], Alberta [[Postal Code]]

Date of service: [[Date of Service]]
Time of service: [[Time of Service]]

Manner of service (check one):

☐ Personal Delivery to Tenant, I delivered the notice directly into the hands of the named tenant.

☐ Delivery to Adult Occupant, I delivered the notice to [[Adult Occupant Name]], who is an adult (18 or older) and who ordinarily resides at the Premises. I identified this person as a resident of the Premises by [[state how, e.g., they answered the door and confirmed they live there]].

Description of service (what happened):
[[Describe briefly: e.g., "I knocked on the front door of the Premises at approximately [time]. The tenant opened the door. I identified the tenant by their name and handed the notice directly to them. The tenant acknowledged receipt."]]

Server's Signature: ___________________________________

Printed Name: [[Server Full Legal Name]]

Relationship to Landlord: ☐ Landlord personally ☐ Property Manager ☐ Authorized Agent ☐ Process Server

Date this Certificate was completed: [[Date]], -

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, POSTING UNDER DOOR OR IN MAIL SLOT, -

I, [[Server Full Legal Name]], hereby certify that I served the following document:

Document served: [[Form A / B / C / D / E]], [[Brief title]]
Dated: [[Date of Notice]]
On tenant: [[Tenant Full Legal Name]]
At premises: [[Street Address and Unit Number]], [[City]], Alberta [[Postal Code]]

Date of posting: [[Date of Posting]]
Time of posting: [[Time of Posting]]

Manner of service:

☐ Placed the notice under the front door of the Premises.
☐ Placed the notice in the mail slot / letterbox at the Premises.

Prior attempts at personal service (describe):
- Attempt 1: [[Date and Time, e.g., "June 20, 2026 at 6:45 p.m., knocked on door; no answer."]]
- Attempt 2: [[Date and Time, e.g., "June 21, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., knocked on door; no answer."]]

Server's Signature: ___________________________________

Printed Name: [[Server Full Legal Name]]

Date this Certificate was completed: [[Date]], -

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE, REGISTERED MAIL, -

I, [[Server Full Legal Name]], hereby certify that I served the following document:

Document served: [[Form A / B / C / D / E]], [[Brief title]]
Dated: [[Date of Notice]]
On tenant: [[Tenant Full Legal Name]]

Mailed to:
[[Tenant Full Legal Name]]
[[Street Address and Unit Number]]
[[City]], Alberta [[Postal Code]]

Date of mailing: [[Date of Mailing]]

Canada Post registration / tracking number: [[Tracking Number]]

Deemed date of receipt (3 calendar days after mailing): [[Deemed Receipt Date]]

☐ I have attached the Canada Post registered mail receipt.
☐ I obtained Canada Post delivery confirmation online on [[Date]]; confirmation indicates delivery on [[Confirmed Delivery Date]].

Server's Signature: ___________________________________

Printed Name: [[Server Full Legal Name]]

Date this Certificate was completed: [[Date]], -

RTDRS APPLICATION GUIDE

What Is the RTDRS?

The Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) is an administrative tribunal established under the *Residential Tenancies Act* (Alberta) that provides a faster, lower-cost alternative to Provincial Court for resolving landlord-tenant disputes. RTDRS dispute resolution officers (DROs) have authority to issue Orders of Possession, rent arrears orders, damage awards, and orders related to security deposits.

Contact the RTDRS:
- Phone: 1-780-644-3000 (Edmonton) or 1-403-297-3940 (Calgary)
- Website: alberta.ca/rtdrs
- In person: RTDRS offices in Edmonton, Calgary, and designated locations across Alberta

When Can You Apply to the RTDRS?

File your RTDRS application on the first business day after the Termination Date if the tenant has not:
- Paid all rent arrears in full (Form A); or
- Remedied the breach as described in the Notice (Form B); or
- Vacated the Premises (Forms C, D, or E).

For urgent / safety situations (Form D), contact the RTDRS as soon as the Notice is served to discuss whether an expedited hearing is available.

Documents to Bring to the RTDRS Application

Gather and organize the following before filing:

After the RTDRS Issues an Order of Possession

If the RTDRS issues an Order of Possession:
1. The Order specifies a date by which the tenant must vacate.
2. If the tenant still does not vacate after the Order date, the Landlord must apply for a Writ of Possession.
3. The Writ of Possession is enforced by a licensed civil enforcement agency (bailiff) under the *Civil Enforcement Act*, RSA 2000, c C-15. The bailiff carries out the physical removal of the tenant and their belongings.
4. The Landlord may not personally force the tenant out, even after an Order of Possession. Physical removal without a bailiff is unlawful.

> Tip: Retain all documents, notices, rent records, and correspondence for at least 2 years after the tenancy ends, in case of security deposit disputes, RTDRS appeals, or Civil Court proceedings.

Alternatives to the RTDRS

• Provincial Court of Alberta (Civil Division): Handles rent arrears claims over the RTDRS limit and more complex disputes. Filing fees and longer timelines apply.
• Alberta Landlord and Tenant Advisory (ALTA): Free information line for landlords at 1-877-427-4088 (Service Alberta).
• Legal aid and duty counsel: For unrepresented landlords with lower incomes, legal aid may be available; see legalaid.ab.ca., -

STATUTORY REFERENCE TABLE

*(Residential Tenancies Act, SA 2004, c R-17.1, as amended through June 2026)*

PRE-NOTICE CHECKLIST

Complete this checklist before serving any notice to ensure validity.

Form A, Non-Payment Pre-Serving Checklist

• [ ] I have verified the exact rent amount and due date from the signed tenancy agreement
• [ ] I have calculated the rent arrears using only unpaid rent (not late fees, utilities, damage charges, or other amounts)
• [ ] I have confirmed there is no written payment arrangement in place that modifies the due date
• [ ] I have not accepted a partial payment without a written acknowledgment that arrears remain owing
• [ ] I have identified all tenants named in the tenancy agreement and included all of them in the notice
• [ ] I have not changed the locks, shut off utilities, or taken any self-help measures
• [ ] I have confirmed this notice is not being served for a retaliatory or discriminatory reason
• [ ] I have selected the correct service method and prepared the Proof of Service Certificate

Form B / C, Breach Pre-Serving Checklist

• [ ] I have identified the specific material term of the tenancy agreement that was breached
• [ ] I have documented the evidence of the breach (photographs dated and timestamped; written complaints; inspection report)
• [ ] I have determined whether this is a first occurrence (Form B) or a repeat within 6 months of a prior notice (Form C)
• [ ] For Form C: I have a copy of the prior Form B notice dated [[Date of Prior Notice]] on file
• [ ] I have confirmed the breach is material and not a minor / technical violation
• [ ] For Form B: The remedy demanded is reasonable and achievable within 14 days
• [ ] I have not issued this notice for a retaliatory or discriminatory reason
• [ ] I have selected the correct service method and prepared the Proof of Service Certificate

Form D, Urgent Notice / Safety Pre-Serving Checklist

• [ ] I have documented the incident (photos, incident report, police report number if applicable)
• [ ] I have reported any assault or criminal activity to the RCMP / local police where appropriate
• [ ] I have contacted the RTDRS at 1-780-644-3000 to discuss urgent hearing availability
• [ ] I am prepared to apply to the RTDRS immediately after serving this notice
• [ ] I have consulted (or will consult) an Alberta lawyer before proceeding given the serious nature of the claim

Form E, Periodic Termination Pre-Serving Checklist

• [ ] I have confirmed the tenancy is month-to-month (not a fixed-term tenancy with a future end date)
• [ ] I have calculated the Termination Date correctly (3 clear months, expiring at end of rental period)
• [ ] I have determined whether the reason for termination triggers any additional tenant protections (e.g., sale of property, confirm with legal counsel)
• [ ] I have not issued this notice as retaliation for a tenant's maintenance complaint or human rights complaint
• [ ] I have selected the correct service method and prepared the Proof of Service Certificate

All Forms, General Checklist

• [ ] The notice is in writing and signed by the Landlord or an authorized property manager
• [ ] The full legal name(s) of all tenants listed in the tenancy agreement are included in the notice
• [ ] The full civic address of the Premises (including unit number if applicable) is correct
• [ ] The Termination Date has been correctly calculated using the Date Computation Guide
• [ ] The notice will be served by a permitted service method
• [ ] A Proof of Service Certificate has been prepared and will be completed immediately upon serving
• [ ] A copy of the served notice will be retained in the landlord's records
• [ ] If proceeding to RTDRS after the Termination Date, the RTDRS application form has been obtained from alberta.ca/rtdrs, -

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> **Template, not professional advice. This document is a general-purpose template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Alberta residential tenancy law is subject to legislative amendment and judicial interpretation. Verify all notice periods, cure provisions, service rules, and grounds for termination against the current text of the *Residential Tenancies Act*, SA 2004, c R-17.1, and consult a licensed Alberta lawyer or legal aid service before proceeding. As of June 2026.**, -

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