How To Build Your Rental Lease Agreement | Real Estate Investing Canada | Alberta
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What exactly needs to be in your rental lease agreement? In today’s episode, Wayne and Gabby break down the key clauses every Canadian landlord should include — especially if you’re renting in Alberta. They cover legal must-haves, rent collection, conduct policies, and even the unique extras they’ve added over the years after managing dozens of rental units.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your lease is solid, enforceable, and investor-proof — this is the episode you need.
🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode
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The minimum legal elements your lease must include in Alberta
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How to structure rent collection and late payment clauses
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The importance of clearly assigning maintenance responsibilities
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Clauses that protect tenant conduct and peaceful enjoyment
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What “no smoking” and pet policies should really say
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Extra custom clauses that have saved Wayne & Gabby countless headaches
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Why tenant insurance should always be mandatory
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How to future-proof your lease for worst-case scenarios
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