Non-Refundable Fees - Tenants - Renting a Place to Live - Alberta

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I applied to rent a suite by filling in an application form and paying a fee. The property company just called me to say my application was not successful. I was amazed to learn that I do not get my application fee returned to me! Is this right?
I have received details of renting an apartment and I see that the landlord wants to charge a pet fee that is non-refundable, as well as a security deposit in case of damage to the apartment. If I add the two amounts, they equal more than one month's rent. Can the landlord do this?

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