If you are interested in viewing any of the listed property we manage, you can schedule a viewing by any of the following methods:
• Live chat on Facebook or our website
• Calling +1-5875834705
• Email: reallivingestatesltd@gmail.com
You can initiate the rental application process by either completing a physical application during a property viewing or by requesting a digital application. For the latter, you can email your application request to reallivingestatesltd@gmail.com Please specify the property you are applying for.
Certainly, more than 30% of our residents consist of refugees or recent immigrants. We are committed to assisting newcomers in Canada in discovering the residence that best suits their needs.
Absolutely! You are required to sign a agreement before being eligible to rent any of our properties. Typically, our leases are set for a standard “Fixed term One Year.” Once you complete five essential steps—applying for and being accepted for the property, paying the deposit and first month’s rent, signing the lease, and transferring utilities under your name (if necessary)—we will provide you with the keys to your new home.
At Real Living Estates Ltd., the security deposit is set at an amount equal to one month’s rent. This payment must be made in full before being granted permission to move into the property.
Rent becomes due on the first day of each month unless otherwise specified in your lease. A grace period of 5 days is granted. If the rent isn’t received in our office by 5:00 pm on the sixth day of the month, a late fee of $50 will be applied.
Real Living Estates Ltd. offers various convenient methods for rent payment:
- Pre-Authorized Debit (preferred)
- Cheque
- Bank Draft
- E-transfer
- Cash/Debit
- Credit card (subject to a 3% convenience fee)
If you anticipate difficulty in paying rent on time, please contact us promptly. Our office will guide you on the appropriate steps. Failure to communicate will result in a Late Fee. If left unaddressed, we may issue an Eviction notice and initiate legal proceedings at the RTDRS (Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service).
Real Living Estates Ltd. considers rent increases at the end of a lease term. Various factors, including owner requests and market conditions, influence the amount of the increase.
Yes, Real Living Estates Ltd. welcomes long-term tenants and offers lease renewals, subject to owner approval and agreement on rent adjustments or other amendments.
Submit repair or maintenance requests through our Tenant Portal, email info@reallivingestates.ca, or call +1-5875834705. We strive to promptly assign work orders, even on non-business days.
In case of a plumbing problem, turn off the water and contact Real Living Estates Ltd.’s Maintenance team immediately. After hours, call our main office line, providing a detailed description and, if possible, photos.
Turn off the breaker in case of an electrical issue and promptly notify Real Living Estates Ltd.’s Maintenance team.
If the smoke detector beeps after battery replacement, contact Real Living Estates Ltd.’s Maintenance team. Disconnecting it is illegal.
Lockouts aren’t emergencies. After hours, contact a locksmith at your expense. During office hours, reach out to us. We may provide a key copy if available, requiring prompt return.
For emergencies like leaking roofs, lack of heat, or gushing water, call Real Living Estates Ltd. at +1-5875834705.
Real Living Estates Ltd. handles all property maintenance. Instances where costs shift to tenants include damage due to negligence or missed appointments with maintenance contractors.
Real Living Estates Ltd. or representatives may enter for inspections, maintenance, or showing the property. Efforts are made to notify you unless it’s an emergency and you’re absent.
Yes, tenant’s insurance is mandatory, covering personal property loss, alternative lodging costs, and damages due to accidents or negligence. We recommend it for independent homes too.
Unless stated otherwise, tenants are responsible for lawn care, including watering, weeding, and mowing, per City of Calgary bylaws.
Tenants must clear snow within 24 hours per City of Calgary bylaws, and private property snow/ice cannot be placed on roads or boulevards.
No, smoking inside our rentals is strictly prohibited, aligning with Real Living Estates Ltd.’s lease terms.
Notify our office, and if approved by the owner, the potential roommate fills out an application for lease renewal with possible rent adjustments.
Subleasing isn’t allowed per our lease, but exceptions may be considered case by case. Contact your property manager for details.
Pets are subject to owner approval. Contact your property manager for details, and adhere to the lease’s pet policy.
Consult your property manager for rules on satellite dish installation, as they may vary between properties.
No, altering locks without consent is a serious lease violation. For details, contact your property manager.
Submit a written request to repaint walls with color details. Restoration to original colors is required at the lease end.
Yes, you can mount your TV, but restore the wall to its original state at your own cost at the lease end.
