Home search assistance (SARL)

The Société d’habitation du Québec recommends that tenants who decide to move should start looking for a new home as soon as possible. Several resources are available to help you.

If you’re a tenant planning to move, the Sociétéd’habitation du Québec ( SHQ) recommends that you start looking right away. She offers **advice** on planning your move or renewing your lease.

• If your lease is for 12 months or more, the landlord must notify you of any changes 3 to 6 months before the end of the lease. In the event of a rent increase, discussion remains the best solution, but if an agreement cannot be reached, recourse to the Administrative Housing Tribunal is possible.

Need help? Here are some resources to help you:

• Administrative Housing Tribunal514873-2245 | tal.gouv.gc.caOrganizationgoverning relations between tenants and landlords and adjudicating lease disputes.
• Comité logement Rive-Sud450699-3060 | comite-logement.orgDefendstenants’ rights and offers legal information and advice.
• Office d’habitation de Longueuil (OHL)450 670-2733 | ohlongueuil.comOffersaffordable housing for low- and moderate-income families and individuals.
• Réseau d’habitations chez soi450676-8940 | reseaudhabitationschezsoi.orgAccompaniespeople in their search for suitable housing and provides support.
• Association d’informations en logements et immeubles adaptés (AILIA)450 646-4343 | ailia.infoProvidesinformation on accessible and adapted housing for people with disabilities.
• Low-maintenance or substandard housingIfyou have a maintenance or substandard problem, contact your landlord first. If the situation persists, you can appeal to the Housing Administrative Tribunal. The city will intervene to solve certain problems (mold, water infiltration, vermin, safety hazards, etc.) provided the required documents are submitted. Contact Services Brossard at 450 923-6311 for more information.