My landlord did not send a notice of rent increase does the lease renew?
Short answer
Yes. In Quebec, if the landlord does not send a notice of increase or of modification within the time limits, the lease is automatically renewed on the same terms and at the same rent.
In detail
A residential lease renews on its own when it comes to term. The tenant has nothing to sign and no step to take in order to stay.
To change the rent or another condition, the landlord must go through a written notice sent within the prescribed time limits. Without a compliant notice, no increase can be imposed for the year that is beginning.
Nor can a landlord require you to sign a new lease in order to impose a new rent: the tenant may refuse to sign, and the existing lease continues.
What to document
The end date of your lease, proof that no notice was received within the legal window, and the amount of rent you are paying. If the landlord still demands a higher amount, note each demand with its date.
Put your facts in writing, free. Writing your version down early, keeping your documents dated and preparing your questions for a lawyer: the tool is there to document, never to advise.
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Official sources
- Tribunal administratif du logement — Frequently asked questions
- TAL — Modification of a condition of the lease
- JuridiQC — Change of landlord: 9 questions and answers on your rights as a tenant
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What this page is not
This is general legal information about the law of Quebec and Canada, dated and sourced. It is not legal advice, not a strategy, and not a prediction about the outcome of a case. In Quebec, only lawyers and notaries may give legal advice (Act respecting the Barreau du Québec, ss. 128 and 133). Laws and amounts change: the official source always prevails over us.