{"id":1694,"date":"2020-07-22T11:18:18","date_gmt":"2020-07-22T11:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/?p=1694"},"modified":"2020-07-22T18:09:24","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T18:09:24","slug":"the-quebec-standardized-lease-agreement-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rentals.ca\/blog\/the-quebec-standardized-lease-agreement-tips","title":{"rendered":"The Quebec standardized lease agreement [+ 7 tips]"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s always a relief when you <\/span>find a great tenant<\/span><\/a> who is ready to sign a lease with you. But if your rental is in Quebec, you can’t write a lease contract yourself as you would elsewhere. To protect both the landlord and tenant, all Québec leases have to use the same standardized government-mandated lease agreement. In this article, we’ll go over some of the major points of this standard lease and give you a few extra tips that might not be obvious.<\/span>

Quebec Standardized Lease Form Agreement <\/h2>
  1. The Quebec standardized lease form in a nutshell<\/a><\/li>
  2. Is the Quebec standardized lease agreement mandatory?<\/a><\/li>
  3. What information do I have to put into the lease?<\/a><\/li>
  4. Reminder: the language of the lease agreement<\/a><\/li>
  5. Where can I get a copy of the Qu\u00e9bec standardized lease?<\/a><\/li>
  6. Tips when preparing the standardized lease in Qu\u00e9bec<\/a><\/li>
  7. Tip #1: Include non-smoking clauses, if appropriate<\/a><\/li>
  8. Tip #2: Limit the size and quantity of pets allowed<\/a><\/li>
  9. Tip #3: Don\u2019t try to include deposits for damage<\/a><\/li>
  10. Tip #4: You can ask for ID, but can\u2019t make a copy of it<\/a><\/li>
  11. Tip #5: Only write on one page at a time<\/a><\/li>
  12. Tip #6: Make sure your tenant gets a copy of the lease<\/a><\/li>
  13. Tip #7: Buy multiple copies, in both<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/h2><\/a>

    1. The Quebec standardized lease form in a nutshell<\/h3>

    Since 1996, the <\/span>Régie du logement du Québec<\/span><\/i> mandates by law<\/b> that all lease agreements in the province of Québec follow a standardized form. In French, it’s called the <\/span>formulaire de bail de la Régie du logement.<\/span><\/i>  It was put in place so that both landlords and tenants have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations under the <\/span>Loi sur la Régie du logement<\/span><\/i><\/a> (loosely translates to the Housing Management Law).<\/span><\/p>

    The first thing you’ll notice when you pick up the form (we’ll get to where you can find them later) is that it’s a rather thick document. The form itself is eight pages in double carbon copy. The first page is straightforward; both parties fill out their personal information:<\/span><\/p>

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    But perhaps what’s unique with the Quebec standardized lease form is that at the end, there’s a 3-page resume of the <\/span>Loi sur la Régie du logement <\/span><\/i>(the province’s rental law):<\/span><\/p>

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    Once both parties (landlord or tenant) have signed the document, neither can claim that they didn’t understand their obligations under the Québec rental law. And that’s the point of this form: to make <\/span>sure everyone understands their rights and responsibilities.<\/b><\/p><\/a>

    2. Is the Quebec standardized lease agreement mandatory?<\/h3>

    Short answer: yes. There are some exceptions where both landlord and tenant can agree verbally, but it’s best to stick to using the standard lease form.<\/span><\/p>

    As a Québec landlord, you have a few obligations:<\/span><\/p>