Property Management 101
This specialized tribunal established by Alberta regulations resolves disputes between landlords and tenants
Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service
These must be working on every floor of a rental.
Smoke alarms
Built in 1875 at the Bow and Elbow Rivers, was originally established by the NWMP to curb whiskey trading
Fort Calgary
This planet has the fastest rotation in the solar system, completing a full spin in just under 10 hours
Jupiter
Traditionally, this pungent fermented Korean dish is made with napa cabbage, Korean radish, garlic, ginger, and chili powder
Kimchi
A landlord must keep records of each security deposit for this many years after the tenancy ends
Three years
What document should vendors provide before starting work
Proof of insurance
Calgary’s tallest building as of 2025 is this modern skyscraper, dominating the downtown skyline
Brookfield Place Tower
The Amazon Rainforest spans multiple countries, but this country contains the largest portion
Brazil
Despite a small population and few natural resources, this city-state ranks very high in GDP per capita thanks to finance and trade
Singapore
According to the RTA, this common lease item is not regulated by the Act, allowing landlords to set their own rules
Pets
This system tends to be under the most stress during Calgary’s coldest months, often requiring emergency service calls
Furnace failure
Built in 1911, this historic hotel was a hub for CPR travelers and includes one of Calgary’s earliest examples of steel-frame construction
Palliser Hotel
Largest mammal on Earth
Blue whale
This element, chemical symbol Hg, is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature
Mercury
A tenant may present either an unexpired court order or this from a designated authority as evidence to support early termination under this regulation
Statement confirming domestic violence grounds
How much notice is required before a vendor can increase their rates
90 days’ notice
This festival celebrates Calgary’s multiculturalism with food, dance, and performances in Prince’s Island Park
GlobalFest
This is the longest river in the world, flowing through Egypt and Sudan
Nile River
Known as the “Queen of Pop,” she’s sold over 300 million records worldwide and starred in Evita
Madonna
When returning a security deposit at the end of a tenancy, landlords must include this along with the principal
Interest earned on the security deposit
This protects both vendors and property managers legally
liability Insurance
In 1901, Calgary’s first major civic social initiative created this public space for recreation and events, which still exists today
Prince’s Island Park
This deepest part of the world’s oceans reaches nearly 11,000 meters below sea level
Mariana Trench
The only country in the world whose name starts with O is
Oman