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Housing law: what is it ?
Housing law concerns all the provisions surrounding the relationship established between the owner of a property and the tenant. This relationship is structured around a lease agreement which determines the obligations of each party. The legislation also provides for various legal provisions to guarantee a respectful relationship between the lessor and the tenant. The lease agreement then constitutes a central point of housing law, hence the importance of being assisted by a competent lawyer, to avoid any ambiguity in the clauses of the contract.
Useful links for more information on housing law
- Access to the dwelling and visiting rights
- Urgent and necessary repairs
- Major work
- Noise
- Heating problems
- Unsanitary conditions
- Formal notice
- Cannabis
IMPORTANT LAWS AND DECISIONS
- Act respecting the Administrative Housing Tribunal
- Civil Code of Québec
- Rules of procedure of the Administrative Housing Tribunal
- Regulation respecting mandatory lease forms and the particulars of a notice to a new lessee
- Tariff of costs exigible by the Administrative Housing Tribunal
IMPORTANT DECISIONS
- Silencieux Gaétn Nadeau inc. c. Pelchat, (C.S., 2004-04-14): L'obligation du locateur de procurer au locataire, la jouissance paisible du bien loué comporte quelques exceptions: la force majeure, le fait d'un tiers et les réparations urgentes
- 2020 University Associates c. Riauchi, (CS., 2007-07-05): La jouissance paisible des lieux loués s'étend non seulement à l'espace loué décrit au bail, mais également à tout ce qui est nécessaire à l'utilisation des lieux loués
Representation before the Administrative Housing Tribunal

Many people are unaware of this, but it is often possible to benefit from the assistance of a lawyer during a hearing at the Régie du logement, whether you are a tenant or a landlord, to defend your rights.
As a lawyer practicing housing law, we represent you before the Tribunal Administratif du Logement in Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, Valleyfield, Joliette, St-Jérôme and others.
We also represent you in appeals of the Tribunal Administratif du Logement decisions before the Court of Quebec
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“In housing law, the balance between the rights of the tenant and those of the landlord is essential: it is about guaranteeing a fair, respectful and protective contract for both parties, so that everyone can enjoy a roof in complete safety and peace of mind.”
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