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troutman · 12-04-2008, 03:06 PM

http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/1022.cfm#anchor5

Returning the Tenant’s Security Deposit

Tenants have the right to the return of their security deposit with any interest owing, when they move out if certain conditions are met:

There is no damage beyond normal wear and tear (the RTA defines normal wear and tear as the deterioration that occurs over time with the use of the premises even though the premises receive reasonable care and maintenance)
The premises have been properly cleaned (it’s a good idea for landlords to provide a list of what is expected)
No rent or other costs are owing

If the tenant does not meet these conditions, the landlord has the right to keep part or all of the security deposit to cover these costs. If the costs exceed the security deposit, the landlord can take legal action to claim for the money owing.
If there are no deductions for rent, other costs, cleaning or repairs, the landlord must pay the tenant their full deposit plus interest within 10 days of the day the tenant gave up possession of the premises.

12-04-2008, 03:06 PM	#9
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/1022.cfm#anchor5 *Returning the Tenant’s Security Deposit* Tenants have the right to the return of their security deposit with any interest owing, when they move out if certain conditions are met: There is no damage beyond normal wear and tear (the RTA defines normal wear and tear as the deterioration that occurs over time with the use of the premises even though the premises receive reasonable care and maintenance) The premises have been properly cleaned (it’s a good idea for landlords to provide a list of what is expected) No rent or other costs are owing If the tenant does not meet these conditions, the landlord has the right to keep part or all of the security deposit to cover these costs. If the costs exceed the security deposit, the landlord can take legal action to claim for the money owing. If there are no deductions for rent, other costs, cleaning or repairs, the landlord must pay the tenant their full deposit plus interest within 10 days of the day the tenant gave up possession of the premises.