How does a Quebec lease review work?

Upload your bail (lease) as a PDF or paste the text. LeasePlain reads every clause, compares it against the Civil Code of Quebec and the rules applied by the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL), and returns a plain-English report with a risk score, flagged clauses, and suggested questions for your landlord.

Can my landlord ask for a security deposit in Quebec?

No. Under article 1904 of the Civil Code of Quebec, landlords are prohibited from collecting a security deposit, damage deposit, or key deposit of any kind. If your lease includes a deposit clause, LeasePlain will flag it as likely unenforceable.

Can I sublet or assign my Quebec lease?

Generally yes. Quebec tenants have a right to assign their lease or sublet, and a landlord cannot unreasonably refuse — though the landlord can refuse for serious reasons and may have a right of first refusal in certain assignment situations. LeasePlain checks your lease's assignment and subletting clauses against these rules.

What if my landlord and I disagree about a rent increase?

Quebec does not impose a hard rent cap, but it does give tenants the right to refuse a proposed rent increase. If you refuse, the landlord must apply to the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) to have the increase authorized, where it is assessed using an annual calculation guide based on the building's actual costs.

How much does a Quebec lease review cost?

A basic lease summary and risk indicators are free. Full risk assessment, illegal clause detection, and negotiation suggestions are available on paid plans — see /pricing for details.

How does a Quebec lease review work?

Upload your bail (lease) as a PDF or paste the text. LeasePlain reads every clause, compares it against the Civil Code of Quebec and the rules applied by the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL), and returns a plain-English report with a risk score, flagged clauses, and suggested questions for your landlord.

Can my landlord ask for a security deposit in Quebec?

No. Under article 1904 of the Civil Code of Quebec, landlords are prohibited from collecting a security deposit, damage deposit, or key deposit of any kind. If your lease includes a deposit clause, LeasePlain will flag it as likely unenforceable.

Can I sublet or assign my Quebec lease?

Generally yes. Quebec tenants have a right to assign their lease or sublet, and a landlord cannot unreasonably refuse — though the landlord can refuse for serious reasons and may have a right of first refusal in certain assignment situations. LeasePlain checks your lease's assignment and subletting clauses against these rules.

What if my landlord and I disagree about a rent increase?

Quebec does not impose a hard rent cap, but it does give tenants the right to refuse a proposed rent increase. If you refuse, the landlord must apply to the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) to have the increase authorized, where it is assessed using an annual calculation guide based on the building's actual costs.

How much does a Quebec lease review cost?

A basic lease summary and risk indicators are free. Full risk assessment, illegal clause detection, and negotiation suggestions are available on paid plans — see /pricing for details.

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Quebec Lease Review

Get Your Quebec Lease Reviewed Before You Sign

Upload your bail and LeasePlain checks it against the Civil Code of Quebec — flagging illegal deposit demands, non-standard clauses, and landlord red flags specific to Quebec's tenancy framework and the TAL.

Check My Quebec Lease

What Makes a Quebec Lease Review Different

Civil Code Compliance

Every clause is checked against the Civil Code of Quebec and the rules enforced by the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL).

Lease Risk Score

Your lease gets a 0–100 risk score so you immediately know how it stacks up.

Illegal Clause Detection

Clauses that try to waive your Civil Code rights — even if you signed them — are flagged as unenforceable.

What We Check Against Quebec Law

Security deposit demands — flagged as illegal, since Quebec's Civil Code (art. 1904) prohibits landlords from collecting any security, damage, or key deposit.
Standard lease form (bail) compliance — checked against the mandatory TAL form, since custom leases cannot reduce tenant rights below the statutory minimum.
Rent increase notice timing — verified against the required window (3 to 6 months before renewal for 12-month-plus leases; 1 to 2 months for shorter leases) and your right to refuse.
Right of first refusal language — clauses that try to waive your priority right to return to a unit after repossession or renovation are flagged.
Lease assignment and subletting clauses — checked against the rule that a landlord generally cannot unreasonably refuse an assignment or sublease.
Language requirements — leases must be available in French by default; an English-only lease with no French version available is flagged.

Get Your Quebec Lease Reviewed Before You Sign

What Makes a Quebec Lease Review Different

What We Check Against Quebec Law

Frequently Asked Questions