Alberta residential tenancy
Alberta rent increase timing checker
Alberta generally requires at least 365 days since the start of the tenancy or the last rent increase, whichever is later. This tool checks the interval only; it cannot validate the statutory notice for a particular tenancy.
Three distinct requirements
- 365 days: count from the later of the start of tenancy or the previous rent increase.
- Fixed term: the landlord cannot increase rent during a fixed-term agreement; the displayed benchmark does not override this prohibition.
- Written notice: if the tenancy is periodic, Alberta requires the proper written notice, which normally includes the date, effective date and landlord signature. Month-to-month requires three full tenancy months; weekly requires 12 full tenancy weeks; other periodic tenancies generally require 90 days.
What this tool does not calculate
This tool deliberately does not guess the end of a full tenancy month or week, the date an improperly served notice takes effect, or whether an agreement has been renewed. Confirm those facts before relying on a proposed increase.