The Residential Tenancies Act could affect over 465,220 tenant occupied households in Alberta but has not had major updates for over 30 years. See our report that lists many of the issues renters and landlords face at www.alri.ualberta.ca/2025/03/the-...
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"Due to digital assets being stored on servers globally, there is a degree of uncertainty about which laws apply when accessing or transferring the digital assets after the owners’ death." hullandhull.com/2025/09/juri...
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While this article is aimed at individuals living in the US, the pitfalls of not planning for access to digital assets after death are the same in Alberta.
"Without digital estate planning, heirs may find themselves locked out of valuable information or unable to claim assets—even with passwords in hand." www.forbes.com/sites/jamieh...
Issues with residential tenancies may also the community and government. Disputes may end up requiring the resources of government agencies, charities, non-profit groups as well as families and friends of those directly affected.
Our first report on Alberta's Residential Tenancies Act was informed by a review of case law and legislation, literature, consultation, and a collection of individual experiences gathered from news stories and online sources. Both #landlords and #tenants had issues with the law.
How common are residential tenancy problems in Alberta? According to the 2021 Census, roughly a quarter of homes in Alberta are rented and could be affected by issues with Alberta's Residential Tenancies Act. #LawReform
