Legal & Regulatory Framework
Here is some important information about the Central Alberta Housing Corporation and how we operate. We’re an organization created under the Alberta Housing Act, which helps us provide housing support to those who need it most. This means we must follow the guidelines set out in the Alberta Housing Act and its regulations to ensure we are doing our job well.
As a landlord, we also follow the Residential Tenancies Act. This act lays out the basic rules for how landlords and tenants should interact and ensures everyone knows their rights and responsibilities.
Below are links to the laws that guide us, so you can learn more about the rules we have to follow and how decisions are made:
Alberta Housing Act:
This act helps us provide a basic level of housing for those who need assistance due to financial or social circumstances.
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Housing Accommodation Tenancies Regulation:
This regulation helps us manage social housing, covering everything from tenant responsibilities to tenancy agreements.
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Management Body Operations and Administration Regulation:
This regulation guides how we operate, including our board duties and business plans.
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Rent Supplement Regulation:
This sets out the rules for rent supplement programs, helping both landlords and tenants.
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Social Housing Accommodation Regulation:
This provides guidance on applications for social housing and setting rents.
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Residential Tenancies Act:
As mentioned earlier, this act outlines the standards for landlord-tenant relationships.
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Subsidized Public Housing Regulation:
This regulation deals with rents, security deposits, and tenancy terminations for subsidized housing.
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Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act:
This act ensures your personal information is protected and outlines how we manage access to information.
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