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Being a tenant

What to do before signing a lease

You’ve found the apartment of your dreams and are ready to sign the lease? Before you sign, here’s some important information about what you’re committing to and how to protect your rights.

Make sure the correct lease form is being used

The Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) has produced a lease form that is mandatory to use. A landlord can’t ask you to sign a “homemade” lease. They must use the TAL’s form.

This official form contains mandatory lease clauses as well as information on how the law protects you as a tenant.

Formulaire

Mandatory lease form (Tribunal administratif du logement)

There are different leases for certain types of rental housing (for example, in low-rental housing, in an educational institution, in a housing coop, and for renting land for a mobile home).

WARNING

The information presented on this page is not a legal opinion or legal advice. This page explains in a general way the law that applies in Quebec. To obtain a legal opinion or legal advice on your personal situation, consult a legal professional.