Application Processes With Emerald Management & Realty Ltd.

Step 1

The first step involves filling out our Tenant Application to Rent form. To complete this form, you will have to provide the following:

Landlord References
Employment References

TIP: To speed up your application process, include as much information as possible!

Step 2

Now it is time to complete a Tenancy Agreement, provided to you from Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. This form is non-binding until the approval of your application form in Step 1 and upon receipt of your security deposit.

NOTE: Information obtained in the Tenancy Agreement and the Application to Rent forms will be used to complete a credit check.

Step 3

Provide a Security Deposit – equivalent to one month’s rent. A Security Deposit is required to hold a property, along with a completed Application to Rent form and a Tenancy Agreement. Failure to provide all 3 may prevent Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. from holding your selected property.

TIP: You can pay your Security Deposit through a debit transaction, money order, or a certified cheque.

Step 4

Are you a pet owner and found a pet-friendly rental property? Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. will provide you with a Pet Agreement form that will help determine if your pet is eligible for the property in question. If you are approved, you may be required to pay a non-refundable Pet Fee.

NOTE: It is worthwhile to check to see if your building is pet-friendly and, if so, if there are certain conditions that limit the kind of pets in the building prior to filling out our Pet Agreement form.

TIP: You can pay your Pet Fee through a debit transaction, money order, or a certified cheque.

Step 5

Supply the First Month’s Rent. Payment can be received through Money Order, Certified Cheque, Pre-Authorized Payment, or a Debit Card Transaction made at the office. Rent is due at the first of the month. Late payments are subject to late fees.

Step 6

Apply for Utilities. We provide forms for ENMAX (AB Hydro & Electricity), EPCOR (utilities for outside of Calgary), Direct Energy, and ATCO Gas.

TIP: Look through the Tenancy Agreement to find out what utilities are included in your rent. If you want additional utilities that are not mentioned in your Tenancy Agreement, you are responsible for the provision of these Utilities.

Step 7

Now that it’s time to move in, a Move-In Inspection needs to be completed. Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. will walk you through your rental property to complete a report at the time of possession, which you and Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. will have to sign.

TIP: To Complete your move-in inspection, a date and time will be coordinated with your assigned Leasing Agent, Property Manager, or Resident Manager.

Step 8

Supply payment for a Move-In Fee if applicable. Some apartment buildings and condominium corporations require tenants that are moving in or moving out to provide a fee to cover any damages incurred during the move and coordination of the elevator bookings.

Step 9

Provide Payments for the duration of your tenancy. Rent is always due on the first of the month.

TIP: To fulfill this obligation, you can provide post-dated cheques or a pre-authorized debit transaction. We find that these payment methods are easiest for both our tenants and our landlords. We also accept debit payments in person at Emerald Management & Realty Ltd.’s office or money orders. Late payments are subject to late fees.

NOTE: Emerald Management & Realty Ltd. has a strict NO CASH policy. For the safety of our staff, we will not accept cash.

Step 10

Collect your keys!