What is Suite Smarts?
Join our fictional protagonist, Adam Smart, as he learns the basics of being a landlord in Alberta. In this self-paced on-line course you will be using the Alberta Residential Tenancies Act and Residential Tenancy Ministerial Regulations to make decisions on the right course of action for the challenges Adam faces as he manages his new investment property. You will be asked multiple choice, yes / no and true /false questions as well as matching some terms to definitions in order to complete the journey through the set up of his apartment management business and situations that arise with each of his six tenants. This is an excellent opportunity for people new to the industry, or for veteran landlords who wish to brush up on their knowledge of the Alberta Residential Tenancy legislation.
About ARLA
The Alberta Residential Landlord Association (ARLA) founded in 1994, is a membership based, not for profit Association, that is dedicated to strengthening the Residential Rental Industry by educating, uniting and advocating for professional members and preferred service members. ARLA represents approximately 95,000+ primary and secondary units in Edmonton and surrounding areas. Together our members employ thousands of people and spend in excess of $230 million annually on the operational side. Our Association is governed by a Board of Directors and committed staff members who together provide a united voice for the rental housing community in Edmonton and across Alberta.
ARLA offers tremendous benefits and ensures its members are well informed with respect to government legislation, market trends, education and networking opportunities. We have an array of professional landlord forms and notices available for purchase, to help streamline and standardize rental housing business practices for all landlords in Alberta.
Acknowledgments
In 2009, the Alberta Residential Landlord Association (ARLA) envisioned developing an Online Learning Program that would provide a greater understanding surrounding the laws pertaining to the Residential Tenancies Act and Ministerial Regulations.
The Board of Directors wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the Online Learning Committee members.
About the Author
Chrystal Skead has been active in the property management industry for over 30 years, starting out as a resident manager and working through the various levels and companies. She was a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management for 35 years. She obtained her Certificate in Adult Continuing Education through the University of Alberta in 2006 and subsequently became a qualified instructor through the Institute of Real Estate Management. Chrystal also worked with MacEwan University initiating their Property Management Minor. In a consulting role, she assisted Bentall Kennedy and ONE Properties with the development and management of their multifamily management divisions and continues to advise management companies who are further developing their residential management platforms. Currently living in the Calgary area, Chrystal works together with her partner, Allan Carr, RPA, providing facilitation, mentoring and consulting services through their company Clear Stone Asset Consulting Inc.
Special Thanks to...
The Alberta Residential Landlord Association extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Sonny Mirth and Matthew Woodley, Reynolds, Mirth, Richards & Farmer, LLP for their legal assistance with the Online Learning “Suite Smarts – Alberta Landlords and the Residential Tenancies Act” Program.