A RPR is a legal document that is prepared by a surveyor. It shows:
When you buy your house, your real estate agent and/or lawyer will likely have given you a package with important legal documents. Have a look through this package and often it will include the real property report.
If you cannot find your RPR, we may have one on file. If we have it, we will be able to make it available to you (fee required).
Request for property information
Another option is to contact a registered Alberta Land Surveyor to have a real property report prepared. There is a charge for this service. It may be necessary to have a new one prepared if there are improvements and new structures built that are not captured on your existing RPR.
It is important to know where the easements and utility right-of-ways are on your property so that you don’t construct property structures in a way that impedes access to the utility. Sometimes an encroachment can be considered, however, you must first contact the company or party to whom the easement or right-of-way is registered to get permission.
A Certificate of Compliance is written confirmation from the City that development on a property meets the regulations of the Land use bylaw. Lawyers and lending institutions need compliance certificates to protect their clients’ investments. Standard real estate purchase contracts often require the vendor to obtain a stamp of compliance.
Compliance certificates are provided as a service through your request, as it is not mandatory to have one all the time. They are issued by a stamp on the property survey or a letter, depending on the type of request. The accuracy of the certificate depends on the quality and detail of your real property report. Using a current RPR that shows all buildings, structures, hard surfacing (like driveways and patios) and fences on your property will help you get a more accurate compliance certificate.
Real property reports will be stamped digitally and emailed to applicants confirming the compliance. Paper submissions will be converted to a digital format. The City does not stamp paper copies.
Email your Real Property Report to planning@airdrie.ca for a Certificate of Compliance. To avoid a delay in finalizing your transaction, you should apply as soon as you have decided to sell your property.
Please note, our COMPLIANCE AND ENCROACHMENT POLICY is currently under review.