A: In Alberta, an unsigned inspection report does not automatically mean you can't make deductions. If the tenant refuses to sign, fill in the signature section of the inspection report stating the inspection was done with the tenant but the tenant refuses to sign. This is valid in Alberta. Make deductions as required and be sure to send a statement of security deposit and any excess funds to the tenant within 10 days of the move.
If the tenant disputes your deductions, he will have to take you to the RTDRS (Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service). However, if you have a proper move-in inspection signed by the tenant, you did the exit inspection with the tenant, and you have evidence of the damages done by the tenant, then it is possible you will win regardless of whether or not the tenant has signed the report.