RTDRS Application Filing Fee

$0.00

Effective April 1, 2026

RTDRS filing fees are based on the claim amount only. Any costs being claimed are not included when determining the fee.

Selecting the wrong fee may delay your application. Please ensure you choose the correct RTDRS filing fee when making your payment.

A receipt will be emailed to the email address you provide during the checkout process after your payment has been processed. An RTDRS Information Officer will be in contact with you, via email, after reviewing your application.

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Application Fee

$75 — Claim amount is $7,500 or less
Select this option if the total amount you are claiming (excluding costs) is $7,500 or less. + $75.00

$150 — Claim amount is more than $7,500
Select this option if the total amount you are claiming (excluding costs) is more than $7,500. + $150.00

$100 — Counterapplication over $7,500 Select this option only if:
• You are filing a counterapplication in response to an existing open RTDRS application between the same parties; and
• The original application has not yet been heard and decided by a Tenancy Dispute Officer; and
• Your counterclaim amount is more than $7,500. + $100.00

RTDRS Application Filing Fee Details Rules & Conditions

Details

The Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) is an alternative to the courts in resolving landlord and tenant disputes. The RTDRS is faster, less formal and less expensive than going to the courts. Landlords and tenants may make an application for remedies under the Residential Tenancies Act. The RTDRS may accept applications of up to $100,000. Applications must be made within 2 years from the date that a potential claim is discovered.

Rules & Conditions

RTDRS application fee is based on the amount being claimed (see above). Your application will be processed once payment has been received.

Refunds:

Fees collected go toward the cost of processing your application.
Fees are non-refundable.
Duplicate payment for the same fee may be subject to a refund. Refunds will be issued through the same payment method you used to make the purchase.

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The personal information collected is for the administration of the eServices program. This collection is authorized by section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). For questions about the collection of personal information, contact an eServices Information Officer by email at eservices@gov.ab.ca, by phone at 1-844-643-2788 or by mail at P.O. Box 11966, Station Main, Edmonton Alberta T5J 3L1.

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