Here are some things to consider before you host your holiday party.

AuthorFeng, Judy

With the holiday season just around the corner, it's that time of year again for hosting guests. If you are currently renting a property and plan to have guests over, there are several things you need to know. The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is the law that applies to most renting situations in Alberta. However, the law does not cover all aspects of renting. The RTA does not address the issue of guests.

Considering that the RTA is silent on this issue, you should review your lease. For example, your lease may define what a "guest" is. There may also be other terms regarding whether you can have guests visit you, the length of stay for guests, the number of guests allowed and whether the landlord's permission is required to have guests stay in the property. Some leases may even specify whether there is a fee for having guests stay in the property.

There are also instances where guests can be restricted, regardless of what the lease says or what you and your landlord have agreed to. For example, in a condominium rental situation, the condominium bylaws apply. Bylaws are rules that apply to everyone living in the building. If the condominium bylaws restrict guests on the property, then you are bound by those bylaws. Unless you agreed in your lease that certain people could not visit the property, your landlord cannot typically prevent you from...

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