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photon · 06-04-2011, 02:12 PM

Yeah, being a good landlord isn't easy at the best of times and the risk can be substantial, having someone experienced to ensure you don't have a hole riddled contract and terrible tenants that will trash the place is worth something.

If you do do it on your own, make sure and read the landlord tenant act and the websites service Alberta provides to make sure you know what your rights and responsibilities are.

There are forms available from various associations (again start with Service Alberta to see what's out there) but a lawyer should look over any form to ensure it complies with the act and doesn't expose you.

ETA: And if you do go with a management company, don't use Hope Street, their head guy registered on this site pretending to be a client to promote themselves and bad-mount a competitor.

06-04-2011, 02:12 PM	#3
photon The new goggles also do nothing. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Calgary Exp:	Yeah, being a good landlord isn't easy at the best of times and the risk can be substantial, having someone experienced to ensure you don't have a hole riddled contract and terrible tenants that will trash the place is worth something. If you do do it on your own, make sure and read the landlord tenant act and the websites service Alberta provides to make sure you know what your rights and responsibilities are. There are forms available from various associations (again start with Service Alberta to see what's out there) but a lawyer should look over any form to ensure it complies with the act and doesn't expose you. ETA: And if you do go with a management company, don't use Hope Street, their head guy registered on this site pretending to be a client to promote themselves and bad-mount a competitor. __________________ Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.