Get Canada TAL-809-E - Quebec 2020-2024

If the lease is not for a fixed term or if the term of the lease is less than 1 year, the tenant is required to give 1 month's written notice of non-renewal. For leases of longer than 1 year, the tenant must give 3 months' notice but notice must not be given more than 6 months before the end of the lease term.

A landlord cannot repossess a tenant's home if the tenant, or his or her partner, meets these 3 conditions: is 70 years old or over, has lived in the rental unit for 10 years or more, has an annual income that qualifies them for low-rental housing (HLM).

The owner (lessor) must send the lessee written notice of their intent to repossess the dwelling. The notice must include the following information: The anticipated date of repossession (generally the end of the lease) The full name of the person who is to live in the dwelling.

A landlord must provide the following amount of notice to evict: Six months before, on a lease of six months or more. One month before, on a lease of six months or less. Six months before, on a lease without a set term.

Under Quebec law, tenants who comply with the conditions of the lease may remain in the dwelling for as long as they wish. However, the landlord may reposess the dwelling if they wish to: a) live there themself, or b) have a family member, relative or spouse move in.

Landlords can use the Quebec Notice of Repossession when they would like to repossess the rental unit to live in themselves or to allow family members to use. This form can only be used in the case when the property will be reclaimed before the end date of tenancy or before the lease agreement has expired.