Quebec
Prepare notices to serve on your tenant or your landlord with these downloadable template Landlord and Tenant Notice Forms for Quebec.
If you need to serve a notice to your tenant or landlord, you can use these downloadable template Landlord and Tenant Notice Forms specifically designed for Quebec. These templates help ensure that your notices meet the legal requirements and are properly formatted.
Termination of Tenancy: Required Notice Periods
The amount of notice required to terminate a tenancy in Quebec depends on the type and length of the lease:
- Leases Not for a Fixed Term or Less Than 1 Year: The tenant must provide at least one month's written notice of non-renewal.
- Leases Longer Than 1 Year: The tenant is required to give three months' written notice. However, this notice cannot be given more than six months before the end of the lease term.
If proper notice is not given within the required timeframe, the lease will automatically renew.
Landlord Access and Notice Requirements
Landlords in Quebec are required by the Civil Code to provide written notice at least 24 hours before entering a rental unit, except in cases of emergency. While tenants cannot refuse access when the landlord needs to carry out necessary work or repairs, tenants have the right to require that such access occurs between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Quebec Notice of Non-Renewal of Lease by Lessee
If your lease is due to expire and you do not intend to renew it, you must serve your landlord with a Notice of Non-Renewal of Lease by Lessee, in accordance with article 1946 of the Civil Code.
- The Notice informs the landlord of your decision not to renew the lease at the end of the term, and sets out the date on which you will vacate the premises.
- The form includes a schedule of time frames for when the notice must be given, based on the term of the lease and the reason for non-renewal.
- This is an English-language PDF form provided by the Tribunal administratif du logement. Click the link to download.
Quebec Notice of Rent Deposit
Information for Quebec Tenants
Quebec tenants have the right to pay their rent to the Tribunal administratif du logement if their landlord fails to fulfill obligations under the lease agreement. This option is provided to protect tenants when landlords do not meet their legal responsibilities.
Procedure for Depositing Rent
To initiate this process, tenants must deliver a Notice of Rent Deposit to their landlord, as outlined by article 1907 of the Civil Code of Quebec. Serving this notice is a necessary legal step to inform the landlord about the tenant’s actions.
Purpose of the Notice
The Notice of Rent Deposit formally notifies the landlord that, due to unfulfilled obligations, the tenant has chosen to deposit the rent with the Tribunal administratif du logement instead of paying it directly to the landlord. This process ensures that the tenant’s rent payment is accounted for while protecting their rights under Quebec law.
Form Language
This notice is available as an English-language form provided by the Tribunal administratif du logement, making it accessible to English-speaking tenants in Quebec. Click the link to download the form.
Quebec Notice of Rent Increase
Important Information for Quebec Landlords
If you are a landlord in Quebec and intend to raise the rent or alter any conditions of your tenant's lease, you are required to serve the tenant with a Notice of Rent Increase and Modification of Another Condition of the Lease. This process is mandated by articles 1942 and 1943 of the Civil Code of Quebec.
Lease Renewal and Modification
When a lease is renewed, landlords must inform tenants if there will be any changes to the lease conditions. This includes notifying the tenant of an increase in rent or any other modifications that will take effect upon renewal.
Residential Tenancies Only
Please note that this notice and accompanying form are intended exclusively for residential tenancies. They cannot be used for commercial leases under any circumstances.
Form Details
The form provided for this process is in English and issued by the Tribunal administratif du logement. It is intended for use solely within the Province of Quebec, Canada. Click the link to download.
