I want to leave at the end of my lease what notice do I have to give?
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Short answer
In Quebec, a tenant who does not want to renew must send a written notice of non-renewal: 3 to 6 months before the end of a lease of 12 months or more, 1 to 2 months for a lease of less than 12 months, and 10 to 20 days for a room.
In detail
Without that notice within the time limits, the lease renews automatically for the same term and the tenant remains bound to pay the rent.
The notice can be given using the form of the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL, Quebec's rental board), on paper, or by replying to the notice of rent increase you received and stating your intention to leave at the end of the lease.
If the deadline has passed, it is still possible to leave through a lease assignment, a sublet, or a written agreement with the landlord.
What to document
The end date of your lease, the date you sent your notice and proof that it was sent (registered mail, email acknowledgment, hand delivery with a witness). Keep a copy of the notice itself.
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Official sources
- JuridiQC · You do not want to renew your lease: here is what to do
- TAL · Modification of a condition of the lease
- Tribunal administratif du logement · Frequently asked questions
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