Official reference · Last checked: October 4, 2026
Alberta rent increase rules: timing and notice
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Alberta: no limit on the amount, but timing rules
Per alberta.ca, there is no limit on the amount of an increase. Rent cannot go up until at least one year (365 days) has passed since the last increase or the start of the tenancy, whichever is later, and not during a fixed term. For a periodic tenancy, the written notice must be dated, signed and give the effective date: 3 full tenancy months for month-to-month, 12 full tenancy weeks for week-to-week, and 90 days for any other periodic tenancy.
Source: alberta.ca, During a tenancy · Last checked: October 4, 2026
Example
The last increase took effect on March 1, 2026 in a month-to-month tenancy. The next one can take effect on March 1, 2027 at the earliest (365 days later), and the notice must cover 3 full tenancy months (December, January and February), so it has to be given by November 30, 2026.
Check your numbers
Enter the current rent, the proposed rent and the effective date. RentGuard shows the difference and the key dates, and can save your case and its documents.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a rent cap in Alberta?
No. There is no limit on the amount, but there are rules on how often rent can go up and how much notice is needed. Source: alberta.ca.
Can rent go up during a fixed-term lease?
No. Landlords cannot increase rent during a fixed term. Source: alberta.ca.
Is RentGuard legal advice?
No. RentGuard is a platform that supports landlords and tenants in their rental situations with a set of rental tools: calculations, key dates, documents and links to the official pages. Information and guided support - not legal advice.