CREB Rental Agreement

Residential Tenancy Agreement (Fixed Term Tenancy)

THIS AGREEMENT made in duplicate the day of , 20 .

BETWEEN:

Landlord or Landlord’s Agent

Office address

Alberta Telephone No.

(referred to in this Agreement as the “Landlord”),

(referred to in this Agreement either individually or collectively as the “Tenant”).

PREMISES

1. The Landlord leases to the Tenant the residential premises described as follows:

(referred to in this Agreement as the "premises" for the use and occupation as residential premises only, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and of the Residential Tenancies Act of the Province of Alberta.

TERM AND TERMINATION

2. This Agreement shall be for a fixed term commencing at 12 o’clock noon on the day of , 20 and ending at 12 o’clock noon on the day of , 20 .

RENT

3. Tenant shall pay monthly, in advance, to the Landlord at the Landlord’s address forth above or at the following address

a rental of $ per month on or before the first day of each and every month of the term of this Agreement.

UTILITIES AND SERVICES

4. The rent for which provision is made in Clause 3 of this Agreement shall be deemed to include the cost of all utilities and services supplied to the premises which, without limitation, shall include the cost of water and sewer service, electricity and heating: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the Tenant agrees to pay on demand to the appropriate authority or authorities the cost of the following utilities and services:

PARKING

5. The Tenant shall pay to the Landlord monthly, in advance, at the same time at which rent is payable pursuant to this Agreement, the following amount or amounts for parking and for the automobile plug-in to be provided by the Landlord to the Tenant throughout the term of this Agreement:

Parking (Parking Stall No. ) $

Automobile Plug-in (15 Amp.) $

APPLIANCES / CABLE T.V. / FURNITURE

6. The Landlord agrees that throughout the term of this Agreement, the Landlord will supply to the Tenant, at the sole cost of the Landlord, the following items:

AMENITIES

7. (a) The Tenant is granted the following privileges and the right to use the following amenities and facilities throughout the term of this Agreement at no cost to the Tenant:

(b) The following privileges and the right to use the following amenities and facilities are exclusively reserved to the Landlord or the Landlord’s designee(s) and are not granted to the Tenant pursuant to this Agreement.

OTHER OCCUPANTS

8. The Landlord agrees that in addition to the Tenant, the premises may be occupied only by the following other persons:

Not exceeding a total of persons unless otherwise consented to in writing.

SECURITY DEPOSIT

9. (a) The Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord a security deposit of $.

INTEREST ON SECURITY DEPOSIT

10. Unless otherwise agreed by the Landlord and the Tenant as provided in Clause 28 of this Agreement, the Landlord agrees to pay to the Tenant interest on the security deposit annually at the rate or rates prescribed by the Residential Tenancies Act and the regulations thereto, as applicable.

INSPECTION OF PREMISES

11. The Landlord and the Tenant agree to complete an inspection of the premises within one week of the Tenant's taking possession and within one week of surrendering possession, and to complete and sign the required inspection report.

CARE OF PREMISES AND OTHER ITEMS

12. (a) The Landlord agrees that the premises supplied to the Tenant by the Landlord at the commencement of the term of this Agreement shall be in a reasonably good state of repair and reasonably clean.

(b) The Tenant agrees to take good care of the premises and keep them in reasonably clean condition.

MAINTENANCE COSTS

13. The Tenant shall be responsible for the costs of repairing plugged toilets, sinks and drains; and the costs of replacing or repairing windows, screens and light fixtures damaged due to the negligence or willful misconduct of the Tenant or guests.

TENANT’S INSURANCE

14. It shall be the responsibility of the Tenant to insure the Tenant’s property on the premises against damage or loss by fire, theft and other perils.

TRANSFER

15. If the Tenant is transferred by the Tenant's employer from the city or town in which the premises are located, the Tenant may terminate this Agreement by providing proof of transfer and written notice on or before the first day of a tenancy month.

BEHAVIOUR

16. The Tenant will not cause and will ensure family and guests do not cause a nuisance or disturbance to other tenants.

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING

17. The Tenant shall not assign or sublet the premises without written consent of the Landlord.

ABANDONMENT

18. Should the Tenant fail to take possession or abandon the premises before expiration of this Agreement, the Landlord may re-let the premises as permitted by law.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

19. The Tenant will observe and comply with the Landlord’s rules and regulations attached to and forming part of this Agreement.

LIABILITY FOR RENT

20. When two or more persons comprise the Tenant, the Landlord may collect rent from any or all of them.

QUIET ENJOYMENT

21. The Landlord grants the Tenant the right of full use and occupation and peaceful enjoyment of the premises as provided in this Agreement.

RIGHT OF ENTRY

22. The Landlord shall not enter the premises without consent except as permitted by this Agreement and applicable law.

OBSERVANCE OF LAWS

23. The Landlord and the Tenant shall observe all laws with respect to landlords and tenants, health, sanitation, fire, housing and safety standards.

TENANT’S COPY OF AGREEMENT

24. The Landlord shall deliver a duplicate copy of this Agreement signed by the Landlord within twenty-one (21) days after execution.

BINDING EFFECT

25. Subject to Clause 17, this Agreement shall extend to and bind the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of each party.

LANDLORD’S ADDRESS

26. The Landlord will advise the Tenant of the street address and postal address within Alberta within seven (7) days of the Tenant taking possession.

HEADINGS

27. The headings in this Agreement are inserted for convenience only.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

RECEIPT OF RENTAL AGREEMENT

I hereby acknowledge receipt of a DUPLICATE ORIGINAL OF THIS AGREEMENT this day of .

RULES AND REGULATIONS

MAINTENANCE

1. The Tenant shall dispose of all garbage from the premises in a proper manner.

2. The Tenant shall use the yard, entrance and walks in a proper manner and shall keep all walks, yards and garbage disposal areas clean and tidy at all times.

3. If windows are left open causing damage, the Tenant shall be responsible.

4. The Tenant agrees to immediately report damages to the Landlord.

5. Only small picture hooks and small nails may be used for hanging pictures.

6. The Tenant shall be responsible for replacing broken glass due to negligence or willful misconduct.

7. Hallways, passages and stairs shall be used only for access to and from the premises.

8. Boots and rubbers which are soiled or wet shall be removed at the entrance.

9. No structural alterations, painting, papering or redecorating without prior written consent.

10. Neither the Tenant nor the Landlord shall change locks without consent.

SAFETY

11. The Tenant must keep and observe all health, fire and police regulations.

12. No additional electric wiring or heating units shall be installed without consent.

13. No combustible material or flammable liquid shall be kept except in approved containers.

14. If the Tenant is absent for an extended period, the Landlord shall be notified and regular inspection arranged.

15. Approval of the Landlord is required before using a waterbed.

CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS

16. Noise shall not be permitted that disturbs the comfort of other tenants.

17. No pets or animals shall be allowed without prior written consent.

18. Guests shall not stay longer than one week without notifying the Landlord.

19. Parking facilities are provided at the Tenant's own risk and vehicles must be parked in the allotted stall.

20. The Tenant will obey reasonable rules posted regarding common facilities.

21. No advertising placards, antennae, or towers may be placed without consent.

The above Rules and Regulations are agreed to and accepted this day of , 20 .