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Renoviction, eviction and repossession: tenant rights in Quebec

A landlord who wants a dwelling or building back must follow a procedure, with a ground, a notice and compensation in some cases. A verbal notice has no value.

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A landlord who wants a dwelling or building back must follow a procedure, with a ground, a notice and compensation in some cases. A verbal notice has no value.

A verbal notice evicts nobody

Repossession, eviction or subdivision requires a written notice with precise content, deadlines, a ground and, where applicable, compensation. Moving out on a phone call is a lost move.

Official sources

Tribunal administratif du logement
Quebec — housing

Sources: Tribunal administratif du logement (https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/); Quebec — housing (https://www.quebec.ca/en/housing-and-territory/housing). Checked September 20, 2026 — amounts, deadlines and fees are not reproduced here: confirm with the official source.

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