Alberta Rent Increase Rules (2026)
Alberta has NO rent control — there is no cap on how much rent can rise. The only limits are frequency (once per year) and notice (a prescribed minimum). This is the key difference from Ontario, BC, and most rent-controlled provinces.
Governing law: Residential Tenancies Act, S.A. 2004, c. R-17.1, s. 14
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No cap
There is no maximum percentage. A landlord can raise rent by any amount, subject only to timing and notice rules.
Once every 12 months
Rent can be increased only once in any 12-month period, and not during the fixed term of a lease.
Notice periods
For a periodic tenancy, the landlord must give written notice — 3 months for monthly tenancies (longer for yearly). For a fixed-term lease, rent can only change at renewal, not during the term.
No increase during a fixed term
During a signed fixed-term lease, the rent is locked at the agreed amount until the term ends.
Market reality
Because there is no cap, the practical constraint is the local market and the cost of tenant turnover.
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