Quebec Lease Termination & Eviction Laws (2026)
Quebec is civil law, not common law. Residential leases are governed by the Code civil du Québec and the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL). Leases are presumed to renew automatically, and a landlord generally cannot simply decline to renew — they must have a legal ground (repossession or eviction for specific purposes).
Governing law: Civil Code of Québec, arts. 1851 ff.; Tribunal administratif du logement
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Leases renew automatically
A fixed-term lease renews on the same terms unless properly ended. A landlord cannot end it just because the term expired — the tenant has a strong right to maintain occupancy.
Repossession vs. eviction
Repossession ("reprise") lets an owner take the dwelling back to house themselves or a close relative. Eviction ("éviction") is for subdividing, enlarging, or changing the use of the dwelling. Each has prescribed notice periods (generally 6 months before lease end for leases over 6 months) and the tenant may contest at the TAL.
Non-payment
If rent is more than 3 weeks late, the landlord can apply to the TAL for termination. The tenant can usually avoid termination by paying the rent, interest, and costs before judgment.
Everything goes through the TAL
The Tribunal administratif du logement decides terminations, repossessions, and evictions. Self-help is prohibited.
Compensation
For an eviction (not repossession), the tenant is entitled to compensation — three months' rent plus reasonable moving expenses, or more if the TAL sets it.
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