For many Albertans, renting out a residential or commercial property can be a lucrative way of making money. Some choose to rent out the basement in their residential home while others opt to purchase rental properties. Kahane Law Office’s rental property lawyers assist you with every step of the process, from buying your first rental property to assisting you with resolving legal issues that may arise when buying and selling your property or during the tenancy. Keep reading to find out how our rental property lawyers help you build your rental property portfolio.
If you are thinking of buying property to generate rental income or wish to sell your property, our rental property lawyers assist you with your transaction. We are proud to offer reasonable flat rate legal fees as follows:
The flat rate legal fees include normal disbursements meaning that there is no additional charge for file administration fees, courier charges within Calgary, document fees, photocopy charges, fax charges, land title fees to register one title and one mortgage, two hours of purchase/sale related issue resolution and two separate payouts if required. Please note that if you are out of town, additional fees may apply for the signing agent in your area and delivery charges to return the documents to our office. Click here to learn more about our real estate legal fees.
Many Albertans choose to refinance their home and access equity for numerous reasons ranging from securing a lower interest rate on their existing loan to using the funds to purchase a rental property as an investment. Thinking of refinancing your home? Our real estate lawyers are here to help. We have a team of mortgage refinancing lawyers and paralegals to meet your time sensitive deadlines. While rush fees may apply, we have funded mortgages in under 24 hours.
Although most individuals want to avoid litigation, the complex nature of purchasing, selling and leasing real estate can sometimes give rise to disagreements. In most cases, litigation is avoidable. Litigation is generally a slow and unpredictable process that can consume large amounts of money, time, and energy. However, if you are involved in litigation, you should contact a skilled litigator who has experience in dealing with your issues to heighten the chances of achieving a quicker and more favourable resolution. Our litigation team can assist you with a wide variety of matters ranging from:
While many landlords find ideal tenants, that is not always the case. In Alberta, the Residential Tenancies Act (the “RTA”) governs what a tenant must do including:
Additionally, according to the RTA, tenants must not:
If the tenant violates any of the above or commits a series of breaches that, taken together, creates a substantial effect, he or she has substantially breached the residential tenancy agreement. In this case, the landlord may:
When providing the tenant with an eviction notice, the notice must:
As eviction notices must address specific things and must be delivered to tenants in advance, you may require legal assistance when drafting notices. The rental property lawyers at Kahane Law Office draft eviction notices that have legal effect should the tenant challenge them in RTDRS or in Court.
Rather than going through the formal court process, RTDRS is a speedier, more cost effective and less formal method of resolving a variety of landlord and tenant disputes which may result in tenancy termination. Either the tenant or landlord can file an application to RTDRS. Common disputes between landlords and tenants include:
When bringing a complaint before the RTDRS office, the complainant should bring evidence including written notices, affidavits, certificates and witnesses to prove fault and establish compensation. It is important that the landlord follow the proper procedure and provide sufficient evidence as a minor mistake may result in forfeiting the $75 application fee forcing the landlord to restart the process again. Our rental property lawyers represent both landlors and tenants in RTDRS. You can learn more here.
Whether you are purchasing your first rental property or seeking legal representation in RTDRS or in Court, our rental property lawyers are here to help. Our real estate litigation group can assist you with efficiently resolving disputes fairly. We can also help you with a wide range of services such as drafting leases and legal notices, advising you on your rights relating to residential tenancy, terminating tenancies and enforcing damages awards. To arrange for an initial consultation, connect with us today at (403) 225-8810 locally in Calgary, Alberta. We can also be reached toll-free at 1-887-225-8817 or email us here directly.
