1. How long does it take to evict a tenant in Alberta?
Generally the hearing date will be within one week of filing the documents. The Judge or Mediator will then give 10-14 days for the tenant to vacate
2. How much does an eviction cost and are the fees recoverable?
Evictions through Court of Queen’s Bench cost $750.00 and generally the courts will award the landlord $650.00 in their judgment for these fees
Evictions through the RTDRS cost $550.00 and generally they will only award approximately $100.00 to the landlord for these fees.
3. What reasons can I evict a tenant for?
Unpaid rent
Significant Interference
Tenant conducting illegal Acts
Endangering people in the property or the common area
Causing or permitting significant damage to the property or common area
Failing to maintain the premises in a reasonably clean condition
Failing to vacate the premises upon the expiration of the lease agreement
Allowing unauthorized occupants to reside in the premises
4. Can you help me collect on my judgment?
Yes if the tenant has employment or a bank account we can file a garnishee
5. How long is my judgment effective?
Judgments are good for 10 years and will be reported to the credit bureau