Different Types of Rental Agreements No matter where you are in your renting journey, you will come across different types of rental agreements. Many variables contribute to which contract would be best for you. In this blog, we discuss the most common lease...
Living with Furry Companions: Tips for Pet-Friendly Apartment Living
Living with Furry Companions: Tips for Pet-Friendly Apartment Living Finding the perfect rental property that not only suits your needs but also accommodates your furry friends can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. However, the good news...
Navigating Security Deposits in Alberta: A Tenant’s Guide
Navigating Security Deposits in Alberta: A Tenant's Guide When it comes to renting a property in Alberta, understanding the intricacies of security deposits is essential for both landlords and tenants. A security deposit, also known as a damage deposit, is a...
The Best Tools for Finding a Rental that Checks Every Box
The Best Tools for Finding a Rental that Checks Every Box You already know that Rentfaster.ca is the best place to find trustworthy rentals. But did you know that Rentfaster is also the place to go to find the PERFECT rental? Say goodbye to scrolling through hundreds...
Turning Your Home into a Rental Property
Turning Your Home into a Rental Property By: Julie Jeffery - DLC Elevation Mortgage You purchased your first home a few years ago. Maybe you recently married and you both own a home. Or you are single and area ready to move to a new home. Congrats! That’s great news....
Best Neighbourhoods to Rent in Red Deer
Best Neighbourhoods to Rent in Red Deer When considering places to live in Alberta, there are a number of popular cities to decide from: Calgary, Lethbridge, Edmonton, etc. But if you are looking for one of the newly upcoming and popular cities to reside that is still...
Reasons to Make Your Rental Pet Friendly
Reasons to Make Your Rental Pet Friendly Everyone’s family is different. Some have children, some live with their aging parents, and others have cute furry family members. A lot of pet owners who are looking to rent may come across the obstacle of renting a home that...
Residential Tenancy Agreements – Rental Contract
Residential Tenancy Agreements – Rental Contract Before you move into your new rental accommodations, you should sign a lease or tenancy agreement/ contract with your new landlord (available on Rentfaster if the landlord does not have one). Talk with your landlord,...
What You Need to Know About Security Deposits
What You Need to Know About Security Deposits Landlords usually ask tenants for a security deposit, sometimes called a damage deposit. It can not be more than one month’s rent at the time the tenancy starts. The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) limits the maximum...