AI Quebec Residential Lease Agreement

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Under Quebec law, landlords and tenants must use the mandatory standard lease form prescribed by the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) for most residential leases. This document is provided as a comprehensive reference and template illustrating key terms and statutory requirements under the Civil Code of Québec (CCQ arts. 1851, 2000) and the Act respecting the Tribunal administratif du logement. Parties should complete the official TAL form where required and attach any lawful addenda.

This Residential Lease Agreement (the "Lease") is made on [[Lease Date]] by and between:

Landlord: [[Landlord Full Legal Name(s) or Company Name]] ("Landlord")
Address for notices: [[Landlord Notice Address]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Tenant: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]] ("Tenant")
Current address: [[Tenant Current Address]]
Phone: [[Tenant Phone]] | Email: [[Tenant Email]]

Landlord leases to Tenant, and Tenant leases from Landlord, the residential premises described below on the terms set out herein and in accordance with the Civil Code of Québec., -

1. Premises

The leased premises (the "Premises") consist of:
[[Full Address, Apartment/Unit Number, City, Quebec Postal Code]]

The Premises include: [[Number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and any parking, storage locker, or other included spaces, e.g. "2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, one indoor parking space, and storage locker #42"]].

The Premises shall be used solely as a private residence by Tenant and the permitted occupants listed in Section 4. No business or commercial use is permitted without Landlord's prior written consent.

2. Term

The Lease term (the "Term") is:
Fixed term: from [[Lease Start Date]] to [[Lease End Date]] (inclusive).

If no fixed term is specified or upon expiry of a fixed term without renewal or new agreement, the tenancy continues on a month-to-month basis under the same conditions, subject to the rules for notice of non-renewal or rent increase under the CCQ and TAL regulations.

Renewal and Right of First Refusal: Tenant has a right of first refusal on renewal under applicable law. Landlord must follow statutory procedures for rent increases and non-renewal.

3. Rent

Monthly rent is $[[Monthly Rent Amount]], payable in advance on the [[Rent Due Day, e.g. first]] day of each month.

Payment method: [[Payment Method, e.g. e-transfer to [[Landlord Email]], cheque mailed to Landlord address, or other lawful method]].

First month's rent only: Landlord may require payment of the first month's rent in advance at the signing of the Lease. No additional prepaid rent or security deposit is permitted.

Rent is payable to Landlord at: [[Rent Payment Address or Instructions]].

4. Occupants and Guests

The Premises shall be occupied only by Tenant and the following additional permitted occupants: [[Names and ages of other occupants, or "none"]].

Guests may stay for up to [[Guest Stay Limit, e.g. 14 consecutive days or 30 days total per year]] without Landlord's prior written consent. Longer stays require written consent and may be treated as unauthorized occupants.

5. Security Deposit, PROHIBITED

SECURITY DEPOSITS ARE ILLEGAL IN QUEBEC.

Landlord shall not collect, hold, or require any security deposit, damage deposit, or guarantee for unpaid rent or damages (CCQ art. 1904 and related provisions). Any amount collected as a "deposit" beyond the first month's rent is unlawful.

If any such sum was collected, Tenant may recover it with interest through the TAL. Landlord acknowledges that no security deposit has been or will be collected under this Lease.

Only the first month's rent may be collected in advance.

6. Utilities and Services

Included in rent: [[Heating, electricity, hot water, water, sewer, or "none", specify exactly what is included]].

Tenant's responsibility: [[List tenant-paid utilities, e.g. electricity, internet, cable]].

Landlord shall not interrupt or threaten to interrupt essential services. Heating must be maintained at a reasonable temperature during the heating season in accordance with municipal by-laws and habitability standards.

7. Heating, Appliances, and Maintenance

Landlord shall maintain the Premises in a good state of repair and fit for habitation (CCQ art. 1864 and following). This includes:

• Structural elements, roof, walls, floors, plumbing, electrical, and heating systems.
• Compliance with applicable housing, safety, and health codes.
• Provision of heat during the heating season sufficient to maintain habitable temperatures.

Tenant shall:

• Use the Premises and appliances in a reasonable and prudent manner.
• Keep the Premises clean and free of hazards.
• Promptly notify Landlord in writing of any defect, damage, or needed repair.
• Not make alterations without prior written consent.

Landlord shall provide working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors where required by law. Tenant shall not disable them and shall replace batteries as needed.

8. Pets

Pets policy: [[No pets permitted / Pets permitted with prior written consent / One cat or one dog permitted subject to size/breed rules: [[specific rules]]]].

Landlord may not refuse a pet unreasonably. Certain assistance animals must be permitted by law. Tenant is responsible for any damage, noise, or nuisance caused by pets.

9. Landlord's Right of Entry

Landlord may enter the Premises only:

• In case of emergency.
• To make repairs or show the Premises to prospective tenants, purchasers, or lenders, after giving reasonable notice (generally 24 hours, except in case of emergency or with Tenant's consent).
• With Tenant's consent.
• As otherwise authorized by the TAL or a court order.

Entry for inspection without cause or proper notice is not permitted.

10. Quiet Enjoyment and Use of Premises

Tenant has the right to peaceful enjoyment of the Premises. Tenant shall:

• Comply with the Lease and all applicable laws.
• Not cause nuisance or disturb other occupants or neighbors.
• Not use the Premises for illegal purposes.

Landlord shall not harass, threaten, or interfere with Tenant's reasonable enjoyment.

11. Assignment and Subletting

Tenant may not assign the Lease or sublet the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent.

Landlord may refuse consent only for serious reasons (CCQ art. 1870 et seq.). Tenant may apply to the TAL if consent is unreasonably withheld.

See the separate Quebec Sublease Agreement template for subletting arrangements.

12. Rent Increases

Landlord may increase rent only in accordance with the rules of the Tribunal administratif du logement.

For a lease of 12 months or more, notice of rent increase must be given using the prescribed TAL form at least 3 to 6 months before the end of the term (exact period depends on lease length).

Tenant has the right to refuse the proposed increase and may apply to the TAL to have the rent fixed. The current rent remains in effect until the TAL decision or agreement.

Landlord may not increase rent more frequently than permitted by law.

13. Repairs and Landlord's Obligations

Landlord shall perform necessary repairs within a reasonable time after receiving written notice from Tenant.

If Landlord fails to make required repairs, Tenant may:

• Apply to the TAL for an order compelling repairs or authorizing Tenant to perform repairs and deduct costs.
• In serious cases, obtain rent reduction or termination of the Lease.

14. Damage and Destruction

If the Premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or other cause not attributable to Tenant, rent shall be reduced proportionally for the period the Premises are uninhabitable. Either party may terminate if the Premises cannot reasonably be restored within a reasonable time.

15. Default and Remedies

Tenant default: Failure to pay rent when due or material breach of the Lease after notice and opportunity to cure (where required).

Landlord's remedies are strictly limited. Eviction or termination requires a decision of the TAL followed by enforcement through a bailiff (huissier). Self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities) are illegal.

Landlord default: Material breach of obligations (failure to maintain, harassment, illegal entry, etc.) may entitle Tenant to damages, rent reduction, or termination via the TAL.

16. Termination and Notice

To terminate a fixed-term lease at the end of the term, the terminating party must give written notice within the periods prescribed by the CCQ and TAL (generally 3 to 6 months before expiry for longer leases; shorter for month-to-month).

For month-to-month tenancies, notice is typically one month.

Landlord may not terminate or refuse renewal except for serious reasons (non-payment after proper notice, serious damage, illegal use, or repossession for personal/family use with proper notice and TAL approval where required).

17. Surrender of Premises

At the end of the tenancy, Tenant shall:

• Remove all personal property.
• Return all keys, access devices, and remotes.
• Leave the Premises clean and in the same condition as at move-in, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
• Provide a forwarding address in writing.

Landlord shall conduct a move-out inspection and provide an itemized statement of any claims within a reasonable time. Claims for damage beyond normal wear and tear must be pursued through the TAL if disputed; Landlord may not unilaterally deduct from prepaid amounts improperly held.

18. Notices

Notices to Tenant may be delivered to the Premises or as otherwise agreed.

Notices to Landlord shall be sent to the address above or to any other address Landlord provides in writing.

Notices of rent increase or non-renewal must use the forms and methods prescribed by the TAL.

19. Governing Law and Tribunal

This Lease is governed by the Civil Code of Québec (arts. 1851, 2000) and the Act respecting the Tribunal administratif du logement.

The TAL has exclusive jurisdiction over most residential tenancy disputes in Quebec. Either party may file an application with the TAL for resolution of disputes.

20. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision is held invalid, the remainder continues in force.

This Lease, together with any attached TAL standard form, schedules, and lawful addenda, constitutes the entire agreement. Amendments must be in writing and signed (or in the form required by law).

21. Signatures

LANDLORD

Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________

Name / Title: [[Landlord Signatory Name and Title]]

TENANT

Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________

Name: [[Tenant Full Legal Name]]

Additional Tenant (if applicable)

Signature: ______________________________ Date: ___________

Name: [[Additional Tenant Name]], -

22. Move-In Condition Checklist

Tenant acknowledges receipt of the Premises in the following condition (attach detailed checklist or photos as Schedule A):

[[Move-in condition notes or "See attached Schedule A, Move-In Inventory and Condition Report"]]

Landlord and Tenant should complete and sign a detailed inventory and condition report at move-in and retain copies., -

23. Additional Clauses and Schedules

• Schedule A: Move-In / Move-Out Condition Report
• Schedule B: Rules of the building (if any), Landlord may not impose unreasonable rules.
• Schedule C: Additional terms (must not contradict mandatory provisions of the CCQ or TAL): [[Additional lawful terms or "none"]]
• Heating inclusion confirmation: [[Heating is / is not included, specify fuel and responsibility]], -

SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• Civil Code of Québec, Book 5, Title 2, Chapters on leases (arts. 1851, 2000).
• Act respecting the Tribunal administratif du logement (CQLR c T-15.01).
• Mandatory standard lease form and prescribed notices published by the Tribunal administratif du logement.
• Rules regarding rent increases, security deposits (prohibited), entry, repairs, and termination.
• As of June 2026., -

> Template, not professional advice. This document illustrates key terms for a Quebec residential lease under the Civil Code of Québec. The official TAL standard lease form must be used where prescribed. Security deposits are prohibited. Tenant protections are among the strongest in Canada. All parties should consult the current TAL forms, a qualified professional, or legal counsel. Verify rent increase percentages, notice periods, and procedures with the Tribunal administratif du logement before use. As of June 2026., -

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