What every landlord should know.
Rent increases, choosing a tenant, the lease, the rental market, obligations: clear guidance for Greater Montréal landlords, based on the rules of the Tribunal administratif du logement.
Official sources, always cited. Every article links to the Tribunal administratif du logement, the Civil Code of Québec or CMHC. This is general information — not legal advice.
Rent increases in 2026: the TAL's new calculation, explained
Since 1 January 2026, rent increases in Quebec are based on three-year average inflation. Here is the method, a worked example and the notice calendar for July 2027.
Choosing a tenant: what Quebec law allows, and what it doesn't
A landlord may check an applicant's identity, references and ability to pay, with consent. The law rules out discrimination, unnecessary personal information and security deposits.
Mandatory lease, Section G and lease assignment: what changed
Old lease forms stop being valid at the end of 2026, Section G now carries real liability, and refusing an assignment can end the lease. Here is where the rules stand.
Montréal's rental market in 2026: vacancy, rents and strategy
Montréal's market loosened in 2025, yet rents kept rising. CMHC's figures, area by area, and what they mean for condo and plex owners.
Landlord obligations and the TAL: a practical guide
A unit in good repair, 24 hours' notice for access, remedies after three weeks of late rent: what the law requires of landlords and how the Tribunal administratif du logement works.
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