ARTICLE · 17 APRIL 2020

COVID-19: Alberta Residential Relief Measures

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The Alberta government has announced a series of relief measures for residential tenants. These measures are effective March 27, 2020.

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The Alberta government has announced a series of relief measures for residential tenants. These measures are effective March 27, 2020.

No evictions in April, including evictions for unpaid rent arrears.
No evictions for the duration of the public state of emergency for tenants who work with their landlords to develop and comply with a reasonable partial payment plan. Tenants and landlords are obliged to act reasonably and the payment plans must accommodate the tenant's ability to pay.
Rent increases are paused for the duration of the public state of emergency, including any previously announced rent increases.
No late fees to be charged by the landlord from April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020.

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COVID-19: Alberta Residential Relief Measures

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