Approximately 1 in 4 renters in Edmonton pay more than they can afford for housing. An eviction can be a life-changing experience that can sometimes lead to homelessness.

The City’s Tenant Support helps tenants build capacity and be better informed about their rights and obligations under provincial laws. The goal is to ensure more Edmontonians can maintain stable housing. 

Services Provided

Tenant Support can provide the following:

One-on-One Supports are available:

Introducing Rent Ready!

Know more. Stress less. Be Rent Ready.

Renting can be complicated. Learn your rights, save money and connect with housing resources. 

Free Rent Ready Courses

The City of Edmonton and its partners, Bissell Centre, C5 Hub and Edmonton Public Libraries, offer free Rent Ready courses that can help you become a better renter. It’s about building your knowledge and skills to help you find housing - and keep it.

Staff from the City and Bissell Centre with expertise in residential tenancy legislation and financial empowerment will help you. You will learn: 

  • Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant
  • The responsibilities of your landlord
  • How to make the most of your money and find savings
  • How to keep your home safe and secure
  • How to navigate the housing application process

Refreshments will be provided. Free transit tickets are available upon request. 

Course Schedule

If you are unable to complete the registration forms, please call 780-496-5959 or email Zula Romero.

Basic Course

Description: 1 session, 3 hours including a 15 minute break

Course Date: Wednesday January 15, 2025
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Location: Edmonton Public Library - Londonderry
Address: Suite 166 Londonderry Mall, 137 Avenue and 66 Street NW

Register for Free Course

Course Date: Wednesday February 19, 2025
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Edmonton Public Library - Strathcona
Address: 8331 104 Street

Register for Free Course

Certificate Course

4 sessions, 2.5 hours each including a half-hour break
Note: The Basic Course is not required to sign up for this course.

Course Dates: Tuesdays - January 14, 21, 28 and February 4
Time: 2-4:30pm
Location: Edmonton Public Library - Strathcona
Address: 8331 104 Street NW

Register for Free Course

Course Dates: February 6, 13, 20 and 27
Time: 6-8:30pm
Location: Edmonton Public Library - Jasper Place
Address: 14404 90 Avenue NW

Register for Free Course

Basic Course Training for Organizations

Are you interested in booking a Rent Ready Basic course for your clients?

Submit a Basic Course Group Booking

Termination of Monthly Periodic Tenancy (one month's notice)

Objection to Substantial Breach Notice

Hours

Monday

8:30am-4pm

Tuesday

8:30am-4pm

Wednesday

9:30am-4pm

Thursday

8:30am-4pm

Friday

8:30am-3pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Contact Us

Tenant Support

Phone  780-496-5959

Fax 780-496-5859