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Calculation of the 2024 rent adjustment

Part of categoryFixation de loyer

Tuesday, 16 January, 2024

Montréal, January 16, 2024 – The Tribunal administratif du logement has established the applicable percentages.

Read moreCalculation of the 2024 rent adjustment

Dissemination of the applicable percentages to the fixing of rent

Part of categoryFixation de loyer

Tuesday, 9 January, 2024

On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, the applicable percentages will be established for the purpose of calculating the 2024 rent increases.

Read moreDissemination of the applicable percentages to the fixing of rent

Start filing your RL-31 slips today!

Part of categoryLe saviez-vous?

Monday, 8 January, 2024

If you are a landlord, you can now prepare your RL-31 slips and send them to Revenu Québec and your tenants and subtenants. If you used Prepare and View the RL-31 slip online service last year, you can simply update the information you provided.

Read moreStart filing your RL-31 slips today!

Business hours during the Festive Season

Part of categoryServices

Tuesday, 19 December, 2023

The Tribunal administratif du logement wishes to remind the public that customer service hours will be different during the Festive Season. The Tribunal's telephone information service and offices will be closed on December 22, 25, 26 and 29, 2023, and on January 1 and 2, 2024.

Read moreBusiness hours during the Festive Season

Heating a dwelling

Part of categoryLe saviez-vous?

Friday, 20 October, 2023

Montreal, October 20, 2023  Each year, the arrival of fall ushers in the cold season and brings with it a number of questions for lessees and lessors alike. In Québec, adequate heating of a dwelling is crucial to maintaining its habitability.

Read moreHeating a dwelling

Calculation of the 2023 rent adjustment

Part of categoryFixation de loyer

Tuesday, 17 January, 2023

Montréal, January 17, 2023 – The Tribunal administratif du logement has established the applicable percentages.

Read moreCalculation of the 2023 rent adjustment

Start filing your RL-31 slips today!

Part of categoryLe saviez-vous?

Wednesday, 4 January, 2023

If you are a landlord, you can now prepare your RL-31 slips and send them to Revenu Québec and your tenants and subtenants. If you used Prepare and View the RL-31 slip online service last year, you can simply update the information you provided.

Read moreStart filing your RL-31 slips today!

Business hours during the Festive Season

Part of categoryServices

Monday, 19 December, 2022

The Tribunal administratif du logement wishes to remind the public that customer service hours will be different during the Festive Season. The Tribunal's telephone information service and offices will be closed on December 23, 26, 27 and 30, 2022, and on January 2 and 3, 2023.

Read moreBusiness hours during the Festive Season

Yearly indexation of costs exigible 2022

Part of categoryServices

Monday, 31 October, 2022

Fees are payable for the filing of certain proceedings with the Tribunal administratif du logement. These fees are indexed annually, in accordance with section 2 of the Tariff of costs exigible by the Administrative Housing Tribunal.

Read moreYearly indexation of costs exigible 2022

Heating a dwelling

Part of categoryLe saviez-vous?

Friday, 23 September, 2022

Montreal, September 22, 2022  Each year, the arrival of fall ushers in the cold season and brings with it a number of questions for lessees and lessors alike. In Québec, adequate heating of a dwelling is crucial to maintaining its habitability.

Read moreHeating a dwelling

The Tribunal administratif du logement is just a phone call away

Part of categoryServices

Monday, 27 June, 2022

On July 1, the Tribunal administratif du logement will respond to inquiries from lessees and lessors.

Read moreThe Tribunal administratif du logement is just a phone call away

Calculation of the 2022 rent increase

Part of categoryFixation de loyer

Wednesday, 19 January, 2022

Montréal, January 19, 2022 – The Tribunal administratif du logement has established the applicable percentages.

Read moreCalculation of the 2022 rent increase

Dissemination of the applicable percentages to the fixing of rent

Part of categoryFixation de loyer

Thursday, 13 January, 2022

On Wednesday, January 19, 2022, the applicable percentages will be established for the purpose of calculating the 2022 rent increases.

Read moreDissemination of the applicable percentages to the fixing of rent

Business hours during the Festive Season

Part of categoryServices

Friday, 17 December, 2021

The Tribunal administratif du logement wishes to remind the public that customer service hours will be different during the Festive Season. The Tribunal's telephone information service and offices will be closed on December 24, 27, 28 and 31, 2021, and on January 3 and 4, 2022.

Read moreBusiness hours during the Festive Season

Start filing your RL-31 slips today!

Part of categoryLe saviez-vous?

Monday, 29 November, 2021

It’s time to file your RL-31 slips!

If you are a landlord, you can now prepare your RL-31 slips and send them to Revenu Québec and your tenants and subtenants. If you used Prepare and View the RL-31 slip online service last year, you can simply update the information you provided.

Read moreStart filing your RL-31 slips today!

Heating a dwelling

Part of categoryLe saviez-vous?

Wednesday, 27 October, 2021

Montréal, le 27 octobre 2021 Each year, the arrival of fall ushers in the cold season and brings with it a number of questions for lessees and lessors alike. In Québec, adequate heating of a dwelling is crucial to maintaining its habitability.

Read moreHeating a dwelling

2020-2021 annual management report

Part of categoryNouveauté

Tuesday, 28 September, 2021

Tabling of the 2020-2021 annual management report in the National Assembly

September 28, 2021 – This afternoon, the annual management report of the Tribunal administratif du logement was tabled in the National Assembly.

Read more2020-2021 annual management report

New obligation regarding the notice to a new lessee under article 1896 of the Civil Code of Québec

Part of categoryNouveauté

Wednesday, 21 July, 2021

Montréal, July 21, 2021 – At the time of entering into a lease, if no rent was paid during the 12 months preceding the beginning of the lease, the lessor must now give a notice to the new lessee indicating the last rent paid and the date of the payment.

Read moreNew obligation regarding the notice to a new lessee under article 1896 of the Civil Code of Québec

The Tribunal administratif du logement is just a phone call away

Part of categoryServices

Friday, 25 June, 2021

On July 1, the Tribunal administratif du logement will respond to inquiries from lessees and lessors.

Read moreThe Tribunal administratif du logement is just a phone call away

RENT INCREASES

Part of categoryFixation de loyer

Friday, 14 May, 2021

Rent increases

Montréal, May 14, 2021 Except in the case of a dwelling referred to in article 1955 of the Civil Code of Québec, a lessee is not obligated to pay a rent increase until the Tribunal has made a decision.

Read moreRENT INCREASES

REACTIVATION OF ONLINE ACCESS TO TRIBUNAL RECORDS

Part of categoryAccessibility

Wednesday, 5 May, 2021

Montréal, May 5, 2021 – Effective Thursday, May 6 at 9 a.m. the Tribunal administratif du logement will reactivate the service that enables the online follow-up of records being processed by the Tribunal.

Read moreREACTIVATION OF ONLINE ACCESS TO TRIBUNAL RECORDS

SUSPENSION OF THE SERVICE USED TO ACCESS TRIBUNAL RECORDS ONLINE

Part of categoryAccessibility

Thursday, 29 April, 2021

MONTREAL, April 29, 2021 – The Tribunal administratif du logement is advising citizens that early this morning it suspended access to its online service used to access Tribunal records in light of the facts reported by Le Devoir

Read moreSUSPENSION OF THE SERVICE USED TO ACCESS TRIBUNAL RECORDS ONLINE

Calculation of the 2021 rent increase

Part of categoryFixation de loyer

Wednesday, 20 January, 2021

Montréal, January 20, 2021 – The Tribunal administratif du logement has established the applicable percentages.

Read moreCalculation of the 2021 rent increase

Dissemination of the applicable percentages to the fixing of rent

Part of categoryFixation de loyer

Wednesday, 13 January, 2021

On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the applicable percentages will be established for the purpose of calculating the 2021 rent increases.

Read moreDissemination of the applicable percentages to the fixing of rent

2019-2020 annual management report

Part of categoryNouveauté

Thursday, 17 September, 2020

September 17, 2020 – The 2019-2020 annual management report of the Régie du logement was tabled in the National Assembly on September 17, 2020.

Read more2019-2020 annual management report

The Régie du logement is just a phone call away

Part of categoryServices

Monday, 29 June, 2020

On July 1, the Régie du logement will respond to inquiries from lessees and lessors.

Read moreThe Régie du logement is just a phone call away

Report of the Auditor General of Québec 2020-2021

Part of categoryAppartment

Wednesday, 3 June, 2020

Montréal, June 3, 2020 – The Régie du logement believes it appropriate to supplement the information presented in the report tabled today by the Auditor General before the National Assembly.

Read moreReport of the Auditor General of Québec 2020-2021

Swift placement on the roll for dwellings unfit for habitation

Part of categoryAudience

Monday, 3 February, 2020

Montréal, February 3, 2020 The Régie du logement today announced the introduction of a new procedure aimed at maintaining occupancy and the conservation of the housing stock.

Read moreSwift placement on the roll for dwellings unfit for habitation

Calculation of the 2020 rent increase

Part of categoryFixation de loyer

Wednesday, 22 January, 2020

Montréal, January 22, 2020 – The Régie du logement has established the applicable percentages.

Read moreCalculation of the 2020 rent increase

Fixing of rents 2020

Part of categoryLodging

Wednesday, 8 January, 2020

This Wednesday, January 22, 2020, will be established the applicable percentages for calculating the 2020 rent increases, in accordance with the Regulation respecting the criteria for the fixing of rent.

Read moreFixing of rents 2020

Business hours during the Festive Season

Part of categoryAccessibility

Thursday, 19 December, 2019

The Régie du logement wishes to remind the public that customer service hours will be different during the Festive Season. The Régie's telephone information service and offices will be closed on December 24, 25, 26 and 31, 2019, and on January 1 and 2, 2020.

Read moreBusiness hours during the Festive Season

Start filing your RL-31 slips today!

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 10 December, 2019

Landlords (owners of residential buildings) can now start filing their RL-31 slips using Revenu Québec’ s Prepare and View the RL-31 Slip online service.

Read moreStart filing your RL-31 slips today!

Repossession of a dwelling: conditions, time limits and notices

Part of categoryAppartment

Monday, 9 December, 2019

Generally speaking, in Québec, the lessee of a dwelling has the right to maintain occupancy. That right entitles the lessee to renew the lease and stay in the dwelling as long as he or she complies with the obligations related to the lease.

Read moreRepossession of a dwelling: conditions, time limits and notices

Yearly indexation of costs exigible 2019

Part of categoryServices

Thursday, 31 October, 2019

Fees are payable for the filing of certain proceedings with the Régie du logement. These fees are indexed annually, in accordance with section 2 of the Tariff of costs exigible by the Régie du logement.

Read moreYearly indexation of costs exigible 2019

Guides for lessees in private seniors’ residences

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 8 October, 2019

Launch of two guides for lessees in private seniors’ residences.

Read moreGuides for lessees in private seniors’ residences

Heating a dwelling

Part of categoryAppartment

Thursday, 3 October, 2019

Each year, the arrival of fall ushers in the cold season and brings with it a number of questions for lessees and lessors alike. In Québec, adequate heating of a dwelling is crucial to maintaining its habitability.

Read moreHeating a dwelling

Régie du logement - Taking steps to improve our telephone service

Part of categoryAccessibility

Thursday, 26 September, 2019

In her 2018-2019 annual management report, the Québec Ombudsperson devotes a chapter to telephone access to the Régie du logement. The Régie is aware that improvements must be made to expand access to this service, and significant efforts have already been deployed in that regard.

Read moreRégie du logement - Taking steps to improve our telephone service

Prohibition against smoking cannabis in a dwelling – Section 107 of the Cannabis Regulation Act

Part of categoryAppartment

Wednesday, 25 September, 2019

Under section 107 of the Cannabis Regulation Act, lessors had until January 15, 2019 to send their lessees a notice of modification to include, during the term of the lease, a clause prohibiting the smoking of cannabis.

Read moreProhibition against smoking cannabis in a dwelling – Section 107 of the Cannabis Regulation Act

2018-2019 annual management report

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 24 September, 2019

On September 24, 2019, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Andrée Laforest, tabled the 2018-2019 annual management report of the Régie du logement in the National Assembly.

Read more2018-2019 annual management report

Demolition of dwellings

Part of categoryAppartment

Monday, 23 September, 2019

Before demolishing a dwelling, the municipality in which the dwelling is located must first be contacted.

Read moreDemolition of dwellings

The Régie du logement is just a phone call away

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 25 June, 2019

On July 1, the Régie du logement will respond to inquiries from lessees and lessors. Although July 1 is a statutory holiday, again this year, the Régie will be just a phone call away to respond to information requests on that often-frenzied day.

Read moreThe Régie du logement is just a phone call away

Moving Day - July 1

Part of categoryLodging

Monday, 17 June, 2019

In Québec, most housing leases end on June 30, with the result that many people move then each year. The Régie du logement reminds the public that a new lessee’s right to occupy the premises begins on the first day of the lease.

Read moreMoving Day - July 1

Flooding - Legal aspects

Part of categoryAppartment

Friday, 26 April, 2019

According to the Civil Code of Québec, superior force is an unforeseeable and irresistible event. It releases a party from his or her obligations when the superior force makes it impossible for the party to perform them:

Read moreFlooding - Legal aspects

Unsanitary conditions and processing times at the Régie du logement

Part of categoryAudience

Wednesday, 13 March, 2019

The Régie du logement wants to set the record straight with respect to the article published in the March 12, 2019 edition of La Presse.

Read moreUnsanitary conditions and processing times at the Régie du logement

RL-31 slip: Produce it online, it's advantageous!

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 5 February, 2019

Landlords (owners of residential buildings) can now start filing their RL-31 slips using Revenu Québec’ s Prepare and View the RL-31 Slip online service.

Read moreRL-31 slip: Produce it online, it's advantageous!

Calculation of the 2019 rent increase

Part of categoryLodging

Friday, 18 January, 2019

Montréal, January 18, 2019 – The Régie du logement has established the applicable percentages.

Read moreCalculation of the 2019 rent increase

Business hours during the Festive Season

Part of categoryAccessibility

Monday, 17 December, 2018

The Régie du logement wishes to remind the public that customer service hours will be different during the Festive Season. The Régie's telephone information service and offices will be closed on December 24, 25, 26 and 31, 2018, and on January 1 and 2, 2019.

Read moreBusiness hours during the Festive Season

Eviction of Lessees

Part of categoryAppartment

Thursday, 13 December, 2018

Generally speaking, in Québec, the lessee of a dwelling has the right to maintain occupancy. That right entitles the lessee to renew the lease and stay in the dwelling as long as he or she complies with the obligations related to the lease.

Read moreEviction of Lessees

Repossession of a dwelling: conditions, time limits and notices

Part of categoryAppartment

Wednesday, 5 December, 2018

Generally speaking, in Québec, the lessee of a dwelling has the right to maintain occupancy. That right entitles the lessee to renew the lease and stay in the dwelling as long as he or she complies with the obligations related to the lease.

Read moreRepossession of a dwelling: conditions, time limits and notices

Heating a dwelling

Part of categoryAppartment

Thursday, 25 October, 2018

Each year, the arrival of fall ushers in the cold season and brings with it a number of questions for lessees and lessors alike. In Québec, adequate heating of a dwelling is crucial to maintaining its habitability.

Read moreHeating a dwelling

The Régie du logement is just a phone call away

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 26 June, 2018

On July 1, the Régie du logement will respond to inquiries from lessees and lessors. Although July 1 is a statutory holiday, again this year, the Régie will be just a phone call away to respond to information requests on that often-frenzied day.

Read moreThe Régie du logement is just a phone call away

Cannabis and modification of the conditions of a lease

Part of categoryAppartment

Friday, 15 June, 2018

The legalization of cannabis in Canada, in 2018, and the passage of a bill regulating the use of cannabis in Québec raise a number of questions.

Read moreCannabis and modification of the conditions of a lease

Moving Day - July 1

Part of categoryAppartment

Thursday, 14 June, 2018

In Québec, most housing leases end on June 30, with the result that many people move then each year. The Régie du logement reminds the public that a new lessee’s right to occupy the premises begins on the first day of the lease.

Read moreMoving Day - July 1

Hearing of the Commission de l’administration publique

Part of categoryAppartment

Thursday, 5 April, 2018

The Commission de l’administration publique held, in Québec, on Thursday March 29, 2018, a hearing on the special report by the Québec Ombudsperson.

Read moreHearing of the Commission de l’administration publique

Calculation of the 2018 rent increase

Part of categoryLodging

Friday, 26 January, 2018

Montréal, January 26, 2018 – The Régie du logement has established the applicable percentages.

Read moreCalculation of the 2018 rent increase

Prohibition of cannabis in dwellings

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 23 January, 2018

The coming into force of the legalization of cannabis in Canada, set for July 1, 2018, raises a number of questions.

Read moreProhibition of cannabis in dwellings

Avis de recrutement de personnes aptes à être nommées régisseurs

Part of categoryAudience

Friday, 19 January, 2018

Les personnes intéressées et possédant les qualités recherchées sont invitées à soumettre leur candidature.

Read moreAvis de recrutement de personnes aptes à être nommées régisseurs

Landlords: It's time to prepare your RL-31 slips!

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 16 January, 2018

Owners of residential buildings can now start filing their RL-31 slips.

Read moreLandlords: It's time to prepare your RL-31 slips!

Fixing of rents 2018

Part of categoryLodging

Friday, 12 January, 2018

This Friday, January 26, 2018, will be established the applicable percentages for calculating the 2018 rent increases.

Read moreFixing of rents 2018

Eviction of Lessees

Part of categoryAppartment

Wednesday, 6 December, 2017

Generally speaking, in Québec, the lessee of a dwelling has the right to maintain occupancy. That right entitles the lessee to renew the lease and stay in the dwelling as long as he or she complies with the obligations related to the lease.

Read moreEviction of Lessees

Business hours during the Festive Season

Part of categoryAccessibility

Friday, 1 December, 2017

The Régie du logement wishes to remind the public that customer service hours will be different during the Festive Season. The Régie's telephone information service and offices will be closed on December 22, 25, 26 and 29, 2017, and on January 1 and 2, 2018.

Read moreBusiness hours during the Festive Season

Repossession of a dwelling: conditions, time limits and notices

Part of categoryAppartment

Wednesday, 29 November, 2017

Generally speaking, in Québec, the lessee of a dwelling has the right to maintain occupancy. That right entitles the lessee to renew the lease and stay in the dwelling as long as he or she complies with the obligations related to the lease.

Read moreRepossession of a dwelling: conditions, time limits and notices

Relocation of the office of Laval

Part of categoryAccessibility

Friday, 20 October, 2017

Read moreRelocation of the office of Laval

The Régie du logement is just a phone call away

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 13 June, 2017

On July first, the Régie du logement will respond to inquiries from lessees and lessors. Although July 1 is a statutory holiday, again this year, the Régie will be just a phone call away so as to respond to information requests on that often frenzied day.

Read moreThe Régie du logement is just a phone call away

July 1 - Moving Day

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 6 June, 2017

In Québec, most housing leases end on June 30, with the result that many people move then each year. The Régie du logement reminds the public that a new lessee’s right to occupy the premises begins on the first day of the lease.

Read moreJuly 1 - Moving Day

Flooding - Legal aspects

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 9 May, 2017

According to the Civil Code of Québec, superior force is an unforeseeable and irresistible event. It releases a party from his or her obligations when the superior force makes it impossible for the party to perform them:

Read moreFlooding - Legal aspects

Solidarity Tax Credit – RL-31 Slip

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 14 February, 2017

If you rent your dwelling, make sure you get an RL-31 slip

Read moreSolidarity Tax Credit – RL-31 Slip

Fixing of rent in 2017 – Additional calculation example

Part of categoryLodging

Thursday, 9 February, 2017

Montréal, February 9, 2017 – Today, the Régie du logement published on its website an additional calculation example for the fixing of rent in 2017, to help lessees and lessors to better understand the applicable percentages for calculating the 2017 rent increases.

Read moreFixing of rent in 2017 – Additional calculation example

Calculation of the 2017 rent increases

Part of categoryLodging

Friday, 20 January, 2017

Montréal, January 20, 2017 – The Régie du logement has established the applicable percentages for calculating the 2017 rent increases, in accordance with the Regulation respecting the criteria for the fixing of rent. The percentages enable the amounts attributed to each component of the calculation to be determined based on the actual expenses incurred for the building or dwelling in question.

Read moreCalculation of the 2017 rent increases

Fixing of rents 2017

Part of categoryLodging

Tuesday, 10 January, 2017

This Friday, January 20, 2017, will be established the applicable percentages for calculating the 2017 rent increases, in accordance with the Regulation respecting the criteria for the fixing of rent. The percentages enable the amounts attributed to each component of the calculation to be determined based on the actual expenses incurred for the building or dwelling in question.

Read moreFixing of rents 2017

What to Do in the Event of Death

Part of categoryAppartment

Thursday, 15 December, 2016

The new edition of the guide What to Do in the Event of Death is now available for free on the “Citizens” section of the Québec Portal – Services Québec. This publication may also be obtained by contacting the Centre de relations avec la clientèle of Services Québec.

Read moreWhat to Do in the Event of Death

Start filing your RL-31 slips today!

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 13 December, 2016

Owners of residential complexes can now start filing their RL-31 slips using Revenu Québec’ s Prepare and View the RL-31 Slip online service.

Read moreStart filing your RL-31 slips today!

Business hours during the Festive Season

Part of categoryAccessibility

Thursday, 1 December, 2016

The Régie du logement wishes to remind the public that customer service hours will be different during the Festive Season. The Régie's telephone information service and offices will be closed on December 23, 26, 27 and 30, 2016, and on January 2 and 3, 2017.

Read moreBusiness hours during the Festive Season

Hearings for the fixing of rent

Part of categoryAudience

Wednesday, 30 November, 2016

Given the strike by the State’s lawyers and notaries, which could continue for a few weeks, here is some advice for tenants and landlords awaiting a hearing.

Read moreHearings for the fixing of rent

Eviction of Lessees

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 29 November, 2016

Generally speaking, in Québec, the lessee of a dwelling has the right to maintain occupancy. That right entitles the lessee to renew the lease and stay in the dwelling as long as he or she complies with the obligations related to the lease.

Read moreEviction of Lessees

Repossession of a dwelling: conditions, time limits and notices

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 1 November, 2016

Generally speaking, in Québec, the lessee of a dwelling has the right to maintain occupancy. That right entitles the lessee to renew the lease and stay in the dwelling as long as he or she complies with the obligations related to the lease.

Read moreRepossession of a dwelling: conditions, time limits and notices

Heating a dwelling

Part of categoryAppartment

Tuesday, 25 October, 2016

Each year, the arrival of fall ushers in the cold season and brings with it a number of questions for tenants and landlords alike. In Québec, adequate heating of a dwelling is crucial to maintaining its habitability.

Read moreHeating a dwelling

Yearly indexation of costs exigible

Part of categoryServices

Thursday, 20 October, 2016

Fees are payable for the filing of certain proceedings with the Régie du logement. These fees are indexed annually, in accordance with section 2 of the Tariff of costs exigible by the Régie du logement.

Read moreYearly indexation of costs exigible

Annual report 2015-2016

Part of categoryAccessibility

Tuesday, 18 October, 2016

Today, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Land Occupancy, Martin Coiteux, tabled the Annual Management Report of the Régie du logement for fiscal year 2015-2016 in the National Assembly.

Read moreAnnual report 2015-2016

Bill 492

Part of categoryAppartment

Wednesday, 12 October, 2016

The Quebec National Assembly passed on June 10, 2016, the Act to protect seniors’ rights by amending the conditions for repossessing dwellings or evicting lessees under the Civil Code.

Read moreBill 492

Fixing Rents 2016

Part of categoryLodging

Friday, 22 January, 2016

The Régie du logement has established the applicable percentages for the calculation of rent increases in 2016, according to Regulation respecting the criteria for the fixing of rent. These percentages are used to determine the amounts allocated to each of the components of the calculation based on actual expenses incurred for the building or dwelling concerned.

Read moreFixing Rents 2016

Rent increase notices and modification of the lease

Part of categoryLe saviez-vous?

Tuesday, 12 January, 2016

Generally speaking, leases for dwellings are renewed automatically at term for the same period of time and at the same rent, unless landlords advise tenants in writing that they want to increase the rent. For one-year leases ending on June 30, 2016, the notice can be given between January 1 and March 31, 2016. The period differs in the case of a rented room or if the lease is for a different duration.

Read moreRent increase notices and modification of the lease

To the residential Rental Property Owners

Part of categoryAppartment

Friday, 11 December, 2015

The RL-31.CS slip (available in French only) must be completed by rental property owners that leased a dwelling for which rent was paid or payable on December 31.

Read moreTo the residential Rental Property Owners

Entry into force of the new lease forms

Part of categoryLodging

Friday, 20 February, 2015

This is as of February 24, 2015, comes into force the regulation amending the Regulation respecting mandatory lease forms and the particulars of a notice to a new lessee. As of that date, lessors will no longer be allowed to use the current forms and it will be mandatory for them to use the new leases for all new lessees.

Read moreEntry into force of the new lease forms