CitySearch Journal

The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), Explained for Alberta Landlords

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, August 10, 2026

If you rent out property in Alberta, one piece of legislation shapes almost everything you do: the Residential Tenancies Act, or RTA. It sets the rules for the entire landlord-tenant relationship — from the deposit you collect to how and when a tenancy can end. Get it right...

Understanding Your Condo Reserve Fund

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, August 3, 2026

Of all the things that determine whether a condominium is well run, few matter more than the reserve fund — and few are as widely misunderstood by owners. It rarely comes up until something big breaks or a special assessment lands in the mailbox. By then, it’s too lat...

Does a Property Manager Have to Be Licensed in Alberta?

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, July 27, 2026

If you’re a rental owner about to hand your property to a management company, it’s a fair question to ask: does that company actually need a licence to do the job? Many owners assume anyone can hang out a shingle and start managing rentals. In Alberta, that isn’...

The Condominium Corporation Explained: What Owners & Boards Should Know

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, July 20, 2026

If you own a condominium in Alberta, you’re part of something bigger than your own unit — you’re a member of a condominium corporation. Yet many owners are unclear on what that actually means, how the corporation works, or where their responsibilities begin and ...

5 Things Every Owner Should Consider When Hiring a Property Manager

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, July 13, 2026

Handing your rental property to a management company is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an investor. Do it well, and you gain a genuinely passive income stream, protected by an expert who keeps your property full, compliant, and well maintained. Do it poo...

What Happens When Your Tenant Moves Out: A Calgary Landlord's Guide to Move-Out Inspections, Securit...

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, July 9, 2026

The end of a tenancy is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — moments in the life of a rental property. It's the point where a rushed inspection, a missed deadline, or an over-reaching deduction can turn a routine turnover into a dispute at the Resi...

What a Professional Condominium Management Company Does for Your Calgary Condo Board

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Thursday, July 9, 2026

Serving on a condominium board is one of the most demanding volunteer roles a homeowner can take on. Board members are neighbours — not lawyers, accountants, or building engineers — yet they're responsible for a corporation that may hold millions of dollars in sha...

Response Time Is the New Standard in Property Management

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Tuesday, June 30, 2026

In today’s rental market, one expectation has quietly become non-negotiable:Residents expect a response—immediately.Not during business hours. Not the next day. Not when it’s convenient.When something goes wrong, they expect to hear from someone right away.And t...

Why Calgary Continues to Be One of Canada's Best Cities for Home Ownership

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, June 22, 2026

For many Canadians, the dream of home ownership has become increasingly difficult to achieve. Rising housing prices, higher borrowing costs, and affordability challenges in major metropolitan centres such as Toronto and Vancouver have left many buyers questioning whether owning a...

The Best Day Trips From Calgary: Mountains, Dinosaurs, Lakes, Small Towns and Hidden Gems

Posted By CitysearchCalgary on Monday, June 22, 2026

One of the greatest advantages of living in Calgary is that some of Western Canada’s most spectacular destinations are located just a short drive away. Within only a few hours, Calgarians can find themselves standing beside turquoise mountain lakes, hiking through the Rocky...