Prepared by: Fort McMurray Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board ...

72. How can a landlord serve notice?
It can be serve personally or through registered or certified mail. If the tenant is absent from the premises, the
notice may be served:
a) to an adult person who resides with the tenant,
b) by posting it in a conspicuous place on some part of the premises.
c) By electronic means that will result in a printed copy of the notice by an electronic device that is situated
in the residential premises.
Landlords may not terminate a fixed term tenancy at any time during the fixed term, unless there has been a
Substantial Breach, but neither party is obligated to renew a fixed term tenancy.
73. If the rented premise is changed to a condominium unit after the
tenant moves in, and the landlord wants to terminate the tenancy so
that the premise can be sold as a condominium unit, how much notice
is the tenant entitled to?
At lease 180 day written notice.
Three full tenancy months if a rented unit has been sold and the new owner wants vacant possession.
74. How much notice is required to terminate a periodic tenancy of an
employee?
The landlord or the tenant (employee) may terminate the tenancy by serving notice on the other party in
sufficient time to provide a period of notice of termination of tenancy that is:
a) equal to the period of notice of termination of employment required under the Employment Standards
Code,
b) equal to the period of notice of termination of employment agreed to by the landlord and tenant,
c) of one week’s duration, if the tenancy began with employment,
d) whichever of the above periods is longest.
75. What should the landlord do if a tenant moves without giving
proper notice?
The landlord is entitled to proper notice and may claim additional rent from the tenant. The landlord is required
to make a reasonable effort to re-rent the premises as soon as possible. If the property is rented without any loss
of income, the landlord cannot claim rent against the tenant.
76. Is the tenant responsible for utilities if they vacate the premises
early?
Yes, unless the suite has been re-rented and the agreement requires that the tenant is responsible for utilities.
77. What time should a tenant vacate the premises?
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