RTDR11229 – RTDRS Request Form

Jurisdiction: Country: Canada | Province or State: Alberta

What is an RTDR11229 – RTDRS Request Form?

The RTDR11229 is the standard request form you use to start a case with Alberta’s Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS). You complete it to open a formal application for a tenancy dispute. The form captures who you are, who the other party is, what the tenancy was, what went wrong, and what orders you want. Once accepted, the RTDRS schedules a hearing and sends you a Notice of Hearing to serve.

Think of the form as the official gateway to a binding decision. It begins a tribunal process that is faster and less formal than a court, yet still authoritative. You use it to get clear, enforceable orders about landlord–tenant rights and obligations.

Both landlords and tenants use this form. Landlords often use it to seek unpaid rent, a possession order, or compensation for damages. Tenants use it to claim return of the security deposit, compensation for unaddressed repairs, or an order related to improper notices. Property managers, agents, or corporate landlords can also file, with proper authorization.

You would need this form when discussions have stalled, and you want a decision. You might also need it if timelines are tight and you need urgent possession or a quick rent ruling. If you need a neutral decision-maker to weigh evidence and issue orders, this is the form you use.

Typical use cases include missing rent, a disputed move-out inspection, allegations of damage, repair issues, or improper entry. It also covers mobile home site matters. If the dispute arises from a residential tenancy in Alberta, this form is the standard way to bring it to a hearing.

When Would You Use an RTDR11229 – RTDRS Request Form?

You use this form when you need a binding decision on a tenancy issue and cannot resolve it yourself. If your tenant stopped paying rent, and reminders failed, you can file this form to seek a possession order and rent arrears. If you are a tenant and your landlord kept your deposit without valid reasons, you can apply for an order to return it.

It is useful when you need clarity quickly. If you face a sudden breach, such as an illegal lockout or unsafe conditions, you might use the form to request urgent relief. If your landlord served a notice you believe is not valid, you can ask the RTDRS to set it aside. If you are a landlord and believe the tenant abandoned the unit and left unpaid utilities, you can ask for a determination and compensation.

Landlords often use the form to recover rent, utilities, late fees allowed by the lease, or repair costs caused by the tenant. They may also seek a termination or possession order. Tenants often use it to recover a security deposit, request compensation for loss or inconvenience, or seek a rent abatement for unaddressed repairs. Both sides use it to resolve disputes about notice length, early termination, or access.

The form also applies to mobile home site disputes. For example, a site owner may apply for nonpayment of site rent. A mobile home owner may apply for an improper notice or access issues tied to the site agreement. If the dispute flows from a residential tenancy or mobile home site tenancy in Alberta, the form is appropriate.

Use it when the facts can be shown through documents, photos, inspections, ledgers, texts, and witnesses. The RTDRS process relies on written and oral evidence. If you can show what happened and what you need, this form is the right starting point.

Legal Characteristics of the RTDR11229 – RTDRS Request Form

Filing this form starts a formal tribunal proceeding. It triggers a hearing before a Tenancy Dispute Officer. The officer hears both sides, reviews evidence, and issues an order. That order is legally binding. It can be enforced like a court order.

The enforceability rests on the law that gives the RTDRS authority over residential tenancy disputes in Alberta. Once the officer issues an order, it binds the parties. If a party does not comply, you can take steps to enforce it through the courts or civil enforcement channels. This is why accuracy on the form matters. The names, addresses, and details must match the evidence and lease.

To ensure enforceability, you must follow service rules. After you file the form and receive the Notice of Hearing, you must serve the other party on time using an approved method. You then file proof of service. Proper service preserves the other party’s right to respond and protects your case from delay. If you serve late or in the wrong way, your hearing may be adjourned or dismissed.

The RTDRS process protects procedural fairness. Each party can present evidence and make arguments. The officer remains neutral and decides based on the record. Hearings are often remote, which adds speed and access. Orders are issued in writing and explain the results. You can request a copy and use it for enforcement if needed.

There are limits to what the RTDRS can do. It hears residential tenancy disputes, not commercial or unrelated civil claims. It decides issues tied to the tenancy, such as rent, deposits, damages, possession, or obligations under the agreement. It does not act as a general small claims court. If a claim falls outside its scope, you may need to use a different forum.

Costs can be awarded. If you succeed, you can ask for your filing fee and certain costs. The officer decides whether to award them and how much. Keep receipts and prove what you paid. If you settle before the hearing, you can ask to withdraw the application or ask for a consent order if appropriate. Settlement remains an option at every stage.

Because the order is binding, accuracy and completeness on the form are essential. Use the correct legal names. Match the rental address exactly. State the rent, dates, and amounts with care. Attach key documents that support each remedy you seek. What you write on the form frames the hearing and focuses the officer’s review.

How to Fill Out an RTDR11229 – RTDRS Request Form

Follow these steps to complete the form accurately and avoid delays.

1) Gather your documents before you start.

Collect the lease, any addenda, and the move-in and move-out inspection reports. Gather payment records, rent ledgers, photos, emails, texts, and repair requests. If you seek damages, gather invoices, receipts, and estimates. If you rely on notices, collect all notices given and received. Organize everything by date.

2) Identify yourself as the applicant.

Enter your full legal name and contact details. Use the name on your ID or corporate registry if you file as a company. Include your phone and email. If you are a property manager or agent, state your role. If you file for a corporation, enter the exact corporate name. Add the mailing address where you can receive documents.

3) Identify the respondent.

Enter the full legal name of the landlord or tenant you are claiming against. For a landlord, use the owner’s name, not only the manager’s name, unless the manager is the legal landlord under the lease. For a tenant, use the name on the lease and include all adult occupants you claim against. Add the respondent’s phone and email if known. Provide a valid service address.

4) Describe the rental premises.

Provide the full civic address, including unit number and postal code. State whether it is a house, apartment, basement suite, or mobile home site. Accuracy here helps with enforcement later. If the address is wrong, a possession order may be hard to enforce.

5) Provide tenancy details.

State whether the tenancy is fixed-term or periodic. Enter the start date, and the end date if it ended or if it was a fixed term. State the monthly rent and the day it is due. List any utilities included in the rent. State the security deposit amount and the date it was paid. Include pet deposits if relevant.

6) State your issues clearly.

Briefly explain what went wrong and when. Keep it factual and chronological. For example: “The tenant failed to pay rent for March, April, and May. The amount owing is $3,000 plus $150 late fees allowed by the lease.” Or, “The landlord retained the full deposit without a statement of account or receipts. No deductions were agreed.”

7) Specify the remedies you seek.

List each order you want. For landlords, that may include unpaid rent, late fees allowed by the lease, utilities, damages, costs, and a possession order. For tenants, that may include return of the deposit, rent abatement, compensation for losses, set aside of a notice, and costs. Be precise. If you want possession, say so. If you want a monetary award, state the total.

8) Calculate your amounts.

Show how you reached each figure. For rent, state the monthly rent, months unpaid, and total. For damages, attach invoices and photos. For a deposit claim, state the deposit amount and any interest claimable. For utilities paid, attach bills and proof of payment. Clear math helps the officer understand and accept your claim.

9) Identify applicable notices.

If you issued or received a notice to end the tenancy, include dates and a copy. If you posted a notice to enter, include that. If you claim the notice is invalid, explain why. If you rely on a notice to support possession or termination, service and timing details matter. Enter them accurately.

10) List your evidence.

The form will ask for a list of documents and other evidence. Label each item and date it. For example: “Exhibit A: Lease dated August 1”; “Exhibit B: Rent ledger to May 31”; “Exhibit C: Photos of wall damage, April 15”; “Exhibit D: Text messages about repairs, March 3–20.” A clean index saves time at the hearing.

11) Identify witnesses, if any.

If someone saw or did something relevant, list their name and role. For example, a contractor who did repairs or a neighbor who witnessed noise issues. State what they will speak to, in one sentence. Confirm their availability for the hearing date range if known.

12) Declare any previous or related proceedings.

If there is a related court case or tribunal application about the same tenancy, disclose it. Explain the overlap briefly. This helps prevent duplicate orders or conflicting results.

13) Choose your hearing preferences.

Select your language and whether you need an interpreter. Identify any accessibility needs. State whether you prefer a phone or video hearing, if the option exists. If you need extra time for a long list of issues, note that. The tribunal sets the format, but your input helps.

14) Provide service information.

Confirm where and how you can serve the respondent. If you have more than one address, list them. If you expect service challenges, explain them. If you need permission for an alternative method of service, ask now and explain why. Good service plans avoid adjournments.

15) Disclose representation.

If a lawyer, agent, or property manager will appear for you, name them. If you are an agent for a party, attach written authorization. If you file for a corporation, you may need proof of authority. Attach what is required. This avoids questions on hearing day.

16) Address fees and costs.

The form will ask you to pay a filing fee. State how you will pay. If you seek to recover the fee as costs, say so in your remedies. Keep your receipt. If you request a fee waiver or deferral based on hardship, complete that part and attach supporting information if required.

17) Review and sign.

Read every section. Confirm names, dates, amounts, and addresses. Confirm your remedies match your evidence. Sign and date the declaration. Your signature confirms the truth of the information to the best of your knowledge. Unsigned forms cause delays.

18) Attach schedules and exhibits.

Attach the lease, inspections, rent ledger, notices, photos, invoices, receipts, and communications. Mark each attachment with an exhibit label. Refer to those labels in your narrative. If you have many photos, group them into a single schedule with a brief caption for each.

19) File the form.

Submit the completed form and attachments as instructed. Keep a complete copy for yourself. Watch for the Notice of Hearing. The notice will include the hearing date, time, and instructions.

20) Serve the documents.

After you receive the Notice of Hearing, serve the respondent with the notice, your form, and all attachments. Use a permitted method. Serve within the timeframe of the notice. Keep proof of service. If service fails, try another permitted method immediately.

21) File proof of service.

Complete and file an affidavit or declaration of service before the deadline. Attach supporting proof, such as delivery confirmations or photos of posting if allowed. Without proof of service, the hearing may not proceed.

22) Prepare for the hearing.

Confirm your evidence is organized and labelled. Prepare a brief timeline and a list of remedies with amounts. Test your phone or video setup if applicable. Arrange for your witnesses to be available. Be ready to speak to each exhibit and calculation.

Practical tips help your form succeed. Use full legal names, not nicknames. Use clear, neutral language. Avoid long stories. Focus on facts, dates, and documents. Tie each remedy to specific evidence. If you make a claim, show the record behind it. If the other side may argue a set-off, be ready to address it with your own documents.

For landlords, include a current rent ledger and the lease every time. For tenants, include deposit receipts, inspection reports, and repair requests. Photos that show dates help both sides. If you rely on text messages, export them with timestamps. If you claim cleaning or repair costs, include before-and-after photos and invoices.

If the tenancy already ended, state the move-out date and how keys were returned. If the tenant still occupies, state that and explain why you need possession. If you claim the unit was abandoned, state the facts that suggest abandonment. Support each statement with evidence.

Keep the form consistent with your attachments. If you say rent was $1,500, your lease and ledger should show that. If you claim three months owed, your ledger should show none paid in those months. If you seek to set aside a notice, attach the full notice and explain the defect.

Complete, accurate, and organized forms move faster. They also improve your hearing results. The officer will rely on what you file and how well it supports your claim. Your goal is simple: tell a clear, documented story, and ask for precise, lawful orders.

Legal Terms You Might Encounter

• Applicant means the person starting the case. On this form, that is you if you are filing. You will list your full name and contact details. You must also state your role: tenant or landlord.
• Respondent means the person you are suing. On this form, you will list each respondent by legal name. Include all tenants or all landlords, if needed. Use the exact names shown on the lease.
• Premises means the rental place under dispute. On this form, you enter the full civic address and unit number. Include the postal code. Make sure the address matches the lease.
• Tenancy agreement means the lease. It can be written or verbal. On this form, you note the start date and type of lease. Attach a copy if you have one.
• Possession means the legal right to occupy the rental. On this form, you may ask for possession. That means you want the unit returned. You must explain why you seek possession.
• Termination means ending the tenancy. On this form, you can request a termination order. You need to state the reason. Include the notice you gave or received, if any.
• Arrears means unpaid rent or other unpaid amounts. On this form, you will claim arrears by amount and date. Attach a rent ledger or calculation. Show what has been paid and what is still owing.
• Security deposit means the money held as a deposit. On this form, you can claim a return of a deposit. You can also claim authority to apply it. Include the deposit amount and date paid.
• Service means delivering documents to the other side. On this form, you must confirm how you will serve. Later, you will provide service with an affidavit or statement. Follow the accepted methods.
• Order means the decision made at your hearing. On this form, you list the remedies you want in order. Be specific and clear. The decision will reflect your requested remedies.

FAQs

Do you need to attach a copy of the lease?

Yes, attach it if you have it. The lease helps confirm names, dates, and terms. If you do not have it, explain why. Include other proof, like emails or rent receipts.

Do you file one form for multiple tenants or landlords?

You can list multiple respondents on one form. Use their full legal names and roles. Add extra pages if you need more space. Ensure you serve each person separately.

Can you claim more than one remedy on this form?

Yes, you can claim multiple remedies. For example, possession, arrears, and damages. List each remedy and amount clearly. Explain the facts that justify each remedy.

Do you need to provide a rent ledger?

Yes, if you claim unpaid rent or fees. A ledger shows charges, payments, and balances by date. Keep it clear and chronological. Match amounts to your claim totals.

Can you change your claim after filing?

Yes, you can ask to amend before the hearing. Explain what changed and why. Use the required process to update your form. Serve the amended materials on all parties.

Do you need witnesses?

Witnesses help if they saw or did something relevant. List their names and how they can help. Bring them to the hearing or provide written statements. Follow any rules for witness statements.

How do you prove service of the filed form?

Use an accepted service method and keep proof. Complete the required proof of service document. File it by the deadline. Bring the original to the hearing.

What if you settled before the hearing?

Tell the tribunal right away. You can withdraw your application or request a consent order. Put any agreement in writing and sign it. Follow instructions to close the file.

Checklist: Before, During, and After the RTDR11229 – RTDRS Request Form

Before signing

• Full legal names for you and each respondent.
• Correct rental address and unit number.
• Lease start date and lease type.
• Rent amount, due date, and payment method.
• Security deposit amount and date paid.
• Copy of the lease and any addendums.
• Rent ledger showing payments and arrears.
• Move-in and move-out inspection reports.
• Photos or videos with dates and captions.
• Notices given or received, with dates.
• Emails, texts, and letters proving facts.
• Repair invoices, estimates, and receipts.
• Utility bills and proof of payment, if relevant.
• Checklist of each remedy you seek.
• Calculations for each amount claimed.
• Witness names and contact details.
• Your availability for a hearing.
• Interpreter or accessibility needs.
• Authorization, if you represent someone else.
• Your ID and up-to-date contact information.

During signing

• Confirm you selected the correct party role.
• Check each respondent’s legal name and address.
• Verify the rental address and postal code.
• Confirm the lease start date and rent amount.
• Enter the security deposit details accurately.
• List each remedy in separate, clear lines.
• Match claim totals to your calculations.
• Summarize key facts in a simple timeline.
• Note any notices and their service dates.
• Include hearing preferences, if allowed.
• Mark any urgent issues that affect safety.
• Confirm you have attached all evidence.
• Review privacy details and redactions.
• Sign and date the form in the right spot.
• Ensure your phone and email are correct.

After signing

• File the form using an accepted method.
• Pay the required filing fee.
• Record your file number immediately.
• Calendar the hearing date and deadlines.
• Serve the field materials to each respondent.
• Use a permitted service method for each.
• Complete proof of service accurately.
• File proof of service by the set deadline.
• Prepare an evidence package with tabs.
• Send evidence to the respondent by the deadline.
• Confirm witness attendance or statements.
• Re-check your totals and remedies.
• Pack photo and video evidence with captions.
• Test your phone or video setup if remote.
• Bring extra copies for the hearing.
• Store all documents in one labelled folder.

Common Mistakes to Avoid RTDR11229 – RTDRS Request Form

• Don’t list the wrong legal name for a party. Orders may not be enforceable. You may need to refile and delay your case.
• Don’t guess on claim amounts. The tribunal may reduce or dismiss parts of your claim. Always show your math and attach proof.
• Don’t miss the service deadline. Your hearing could be adjourned or dismissed. Track deadlines the day you file.
• Don’t submit unclear photos or undated videos. Weak evidence hurts your case. Add captions, dates, and short descriptions.
• Don’t forget to ask for every needed remedy. The order usually reflects what you request. Add all remedies you need, with reasons.

What to Do After Filling Out the Form RTDR11229 – RTDRS Request Form

1. Submit your form using an accepted filing method. Pay the filing fee. Keep your confirmation and file number. These details will appear on your notices.
2. Wait for the Notice of Hearing. Read it fully. It sets your deadlines for service and evidence. Mark these dates in your calendar.
3. Serve the field materials to each respondent. Use a method the tribunal accepts. Note how and when you served. Keep receipts or screenshots as proof.
4. Complete your proof of service. Include who served, how they served, and when. File it by the deadline. Bring the original to your hearing.
5. Prepare your evidence package. Use a simple index and page numbers. Group documents by issue. Include photos, videos, ledgers, notices, and receipts.
6. Send your evidence to the respondent by the deadline. Confirm delivery and keep proof. Late evidence may be refused. Ask about late filing only if necessary.
7. Plan your hearing points. Outline your story by date. Link each remedy to facts and evidence. Practice explaining your claim in five minutes.
8. Arrange witnesses. Confirm they can attend at the set time. Provide them with the hearing details. Prepare short, focused questions.
9. Check your technology if the hearing is remote. Test your microphone and internet. Have a backup device if possible. Keep your documents open and ready.
10. If you need to amend your application, act early. Prepare the changes in writing. Follow the process to file and serve the amendment. Confirm the new version with all parties.
11. If you settle, notify the tribunal. Decide whether to withdraw or request a consent order. Put the agreement in writing and sign it. Confirm closure of the file.
12. Attend the hearing on time. Have your ID and file number ready. Speak clearly and stay on topic. Ask questions only when directed.
13. After the decision, read the order carefully. Note any compliance dates. Follow all instructions. Keep the order in a safe place.
14. If you need certified copies, request them promptly. Store digital and paper copies. Update your records and ledger. Mark any follow-up deadlines.
15. If something changes, inform the tribunal. Keep your contact information current. Always keep proof of any update. Stay ahead of deadlines.