Quebec (QC) lease form
Quick answer
Quebec requires all residential landlords to use the mandatory TAL standard lease form for every new residential lease since September 1, 1996. Security deposits of any kind including damage deposits, last-month's-rent deposits, and key deposits are strictly prohibited under article 1904 of the Civil Code. Landlords must disclose the lowest rent paid for the unit in the 12 months prior to the new lease (prior rent disclosure under article 1896).
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At lease signing the landlord must give the new tenant a written notice showing the lowest rent paid for the dwelling in the 12 months before the tenancy begins, per article 1896 of the Civil Code of Quebec.
The standard lease form issued by the Tribunal administratif du logement must be completed in full and given to the tenant before the tenancy begins.
Where the landlord provides services beyond the standard lease terms, a completed services schedule must be attached to the lease.
When a lease is made orally, the landlord must deliver the TAL "Mandatory writing" form to the tenant within 10 days of the verbal agreement.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Civil Code of Quebec, S.Q. 1991, c. 64 (Chapter IV, arts. 1892 to 1978). Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Quebec lease FAQ
Yes. The TAL standard lease form has been mandatory for all new residential leases since September 1, 1996, covering apartments, houses, condominiums, rooms, and other dwellings.
No. Article 1904 of the Civil Code strictly prohibits any deposit beyond the first month's rent at signing. Damage deposits, key deposits, and last-month's-rent deposits are all illegal.
Under article 1896, the landlord must give the new tenant a written notice showing the lowest rent paid for the unit in the 12 months before the new lease starts, allowing the tenant to contest above-market increases.
Generally no. Quebec tenants have the right to maintain occupancy and renew their lease. The landlord can object only for reasons listed in the Civil Code such as repossession for personal use or major renovations, with strict advance notice requirements.
