Edmonton, Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta landlord software
An Edmonton rental portfolio can involve more than lease paperwork. Check the City’s business-licence category as your unit count changes, and keep the property’s approved use separate from the terms agreed with each tenant.
RentMouse keeps leases, rent, maintenance, documents and tenant communication for your Edmonton rentals in one workspace, with lease guidance linked to Alberta jurisdiction records. Review the applicable sources before relying on a draft.
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Renting in Edmonton
Edmonton’s business-licence classification says a business renting three or more units to tenants in the city must be licensed. The same guidance distinguishes long-term rental accommodation from short-term rentals and separately licensed management offices. Check which description fits your operation rather than assuming the number of buildings answers the question.
Count the rental units before choosing a licence category
A house and a multi-unit building are not interchangeable for this check. Write down the units your business rents in Edmonton, then consult the City’s classification page. Ask Business Licensing to resolve uncertainty about how your operation is counted; do not use a software subscription limit as a licensing test.
Keep an address trail for a suite
The City’s secondary-suite page links zoning and permit information. Use the specific address when checking an existing suite or planning changes. In RentMouse, label the units clearly enough that a repair request for the lower suite cannot be mistaken for a request from the main floor.
Prepare for the next handover
A useful turnover note identifies the keys returned, the condition photos taken and any repair still open. Attach the work to the correct unit and retain the outgoing lease history. This lets the next tenancy begin with its own record while earlier questions remain traceable.
Local sources
Checked 2026-09-07. Confirm the current requirements for your address with the responsible authority.
Alberta rules that apply in Edmonton
- Security deposit limit
- 1 month's rent at the start of the tenancy; cannot be increased later
- Deposit return / claim rule
- If there are no deductions, return the full deposit and interest within 10 days after possession ends. If claiming deductions, provide the balance and an itemized statement or estimate within 10 days; provide the final statement and any amount owing within 30 days after tenancy ends.
- Deposit interest
- Required; rate set annually by regulation (0% for 2026, 0.5% for 2025)
- Notice before entry
- 24 hours' written notice; no notice in emergencies
- Ending a month-to-month
- Tenant 1 month; landlord 3 months (month-to-month)
- Notice before a rent increase
- 3 full tenancy months' written notice; once per 365 days
- Late fees
- Must be in the written agreement and reflect the landlord's actual loss
- Rent control
- None; no cap on the amount of an increase
General information from Alberta Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), last reviewed 2026-08-21; not legal advice. Municipal bylaws can add requirements. Sources are listed on the Alberta guide.
What RentMouse does for Edmonton landlords
- Properties & units — Each building and suite in one portfolio view, with occupancy, unit details and photos.
- Tenants & leases — Tenant records and lease terms attached to the right unit, with renewals surfaced before they arrive.
- Rent tracking — Monthly invoices, recorded payments, balances, overdue flags and reminders. Tenants keep paying you the way they already do.
- Maintenance — Requests with photos, priorities, vendors, dates and costs linked to the unit.
- Documents & e-signing — Jurisdiction-aware lease drafts from guided templates, sent for electronic signature and filed with the tenancy.
- Tenant portal — Optional, free for tenants: their tenancy details, invoices, shared documents and maintenance requests.
- Landlord website — A branded page at rentmouse.com/your-business that advertises vacant units, collects rental inquiries and doubles as the tenant sign-in.