Calgary Landlord Guides
Long-form guides for the questions a Calgary landlord actually has to answer, leases, taxes, screening, short-term vs long-term, and managing from out of province.
The Complete Alberta Landlord Guide (2026)
Everything Alberta landlords need to know in 2026, leases, deposits, inspections, rent increases, evictions, taxes, and how to stay RTA-compliant from day one.
14 min read
Tax & FinanceRental Income Tax in Canada: Landlord Tax Guide (2026)
How to report rental income on T776, every deduction you can claim, GST rules, and CCA, built for Alberta landlords filing in 2026.
12 min read
Tenant ScreeningHow to Screen Tenants in Calgary (2026 Process)
A step-by-step tenant screening process Alberta landlords can apply legally, defensibly, and consistently, the same one UrbanLease uses for hundreds of placements.
10 min read
Landlord GuideThe Accidental Landlord's Survival Guide (Alberta 2026)
You didn't plan to be a landlord, relocation, job transfer, marriage, or a slow market made it happen. Here's how to do it right in Alberta without burning the equity.
9 min read
Investment StrategyShort-Term vs Long-Term Rental in Calgary: Which Pays Better in 2026?
Airbnb returns versus traditional lease returns in Calgary, gross revenue, net cash flow, tax treatment, regulatory risk, and the practical workload behind each.
11 min read
Landlord GuideOut-of-Province Landlord: Managing a Calgary Rental From Anywhere
How to own and operate a Calgary rental property from Vancouver, Toronto, or outside Canada, taxes, withholding, management, and the systems that make it work.
10 min read