Resources & Guides for Calgary Landlords and Homeowners
Practical, plain-language guides from the work we do every week: turnovers, cleaning, deposits, basements, flooring and hiring contractors.
Short answer: Start with the turnover checklist if you manage rentals, the permit guide if you are planning a basement, and the contractor checklist before you hire anyone.
For landlords and property managers
- Rental unit turnover checklist: every step between tenants, in the order that keeps the unit empty for the fewest days
- Alberta damage deposits and move-out inspections: the 10-day rule, wear vs damage, and the records that win disputes
- Move-out cleaning checklist: room by room, with what inspectors check first
Vacancy is the biggest cost in a turnover, and most of it comes from trades waiting on each other. These three guides cover the order of work, the paperwork that protects your deposit claim, and the clean that finishes the job.
For homeowners
- Calgary basement development and legal suite permits
- LVP vs laminate vs carpet for rentals and basements
- How to hire a contractor in Calgary: WCB, insurance, quotes and permits
Planning a basement or a renovation starts with the rules: what needs a permit, what makes a suite legal, and how to check that whoever you hire is covered and insured. Material choices come next, and flooring is the one we get asked about most.
How we keep these guides accurate
Rules on deposits, permits and suites change. Each guide links to the official source, such as the Government of Alberta, the City of Calgary or Rocky View County, so you can check the current version. We review the guides when rules change and show the date each one was last updated. They are general information, not legal advice.
If a guide doesn't answer your question, call or email us. We'd rather tell you something useful on the phone than have you guess.
Guides by area
Permit rules differ between Calgary and the towns around it. Our area pages explain who issues permits where: Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, Okotoks, Langdon and the full list on our service areas page.
More answers are on our FAQ page.
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Frequently asked questions
Are these guides legal advice?
No. They are general information from our work. For legal questions about tenancies, check the Alberta government resources linked in each guide or speak to a lawyer.
Can you help with the work in these guides?
Yes. Every guide links to the service that covers it, and quotes are free.
Are the guides free?
Yes. They are free to read and share.
Who writes these guides?
Edward Gblorkpor, PMP, owner of UnitRevive, based on the turnovers, cleans and renovations we do across Calgary and area.
Last updated November 4, 2026. More answers on our FAQ page.