If you don t get your deposit back, contact your landlord and ask why there s a delay. If your landlord makes deductions to your security deposit, write and explain if you don t agree and ask for a response. If your landlord still refuses to return the deposit, or does not respond to your concerns, contact the Landlord and Tenant Advisory Board to arrange for mediation services or contact Alberta Government Services for advice on how to proceed. While there is nothing in the Residential Tenancies Act that says a landlord must make repairs, there are other laws that say property owners must keep their properties up to a certain standard. In every case, write your landlord about a repair, keep a copy of your letter, and give your landlord time to respond.
Most agreements say the landlord does the major repairs and the tenant does the minor repairs.
Tenants do not have to pay for repairs to worn out things but must take good care of the place and use things properly. If something wears out or breaks due to misuse, you will have to pay to have it fixed. If the place needs painting, talk to your landlord. Do not paint unless you have written permission or the landlord may insist you restore the walls at your expense. If the landlord lets you paint, discuss a colour and have the landlord inspect the work when you are done.