Boil water advisory lifted.
Final test results are compliant. Tap water may now be consumed normally.
Permit
Final test results are compliant. Tap water may now be consumed normally.
Tenants seeking official information or assistance may consult:
By signing a lease, tenants agree to the terms and conditions, including the rent amount and payment date, usually the first day of each month unless otherwise agreed.
Late payment may allow the landlord to file a claim with the Tribunal administratif du logement. Landlords may propose lease changes or annual rent increases, which tenants have the right to accept or refuse. In the event of a disagreement, the matter may be resolved amicably or brought before the Tribunal.
Eviction must be preceded by written notice, generally provided at least six months before the end of the lease, and is only permitted under specific legal conditions, such as repossession or major work.
Tenants have 30 days to respond to an eviction notice and may be entitled to compensation in certain cases.
Important: Evicting a tenant solely to perform renovations for the purpose of increasing rent—commonly known as renoviction—is illegal.
Eviction is also prohibited when the tenant or their spouse:
It is illegal for a landlord to refuse to rent for discriminatory reasons. However, certain grounds may be considered legitimate, such as a serious history of lease violations or inability to pay rent.
Anyone who believes they have experienced discrimination may file a complaint with the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse.
Landlords are required to deliver a clean, safe, and habitable dwelling. Failure to meet legal standards may give rise to remedies.
Tenants must also use the dwelling responsibly and maintain it appropriately. Failure to do so may result in legal proceedings before the Tribunal administratif du logement.
Tenants are generally required to vacate the dwelling at the end of the lease unless an agreement is reached with the landlord.
In certain exceptional situations, tenants may terminate a lease early without the landlord’s consent, including cases involving domestic or sexual violence, relocation to low-rent housing, permanent relocation to assisted housing for seniors, or disability-related constraints.
If a landlord fails to meet their obligations, tenants may also apply to the Tribunal to terminate the lease.
Please note that a tenant’s death does not automatically terminate a lease.
