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Attend tenant rights workshops
Are you a tenant in Brossard who wants to know more about your rights? The Comité logement Rive-Sud, in partnership with the Ville de Brossard, invites you to participate in one of its two information workshops, in person or online.
These sessions will inform you about :
- Recourse options.
- Lease renewal;
- Your right to maintain your property;
- Rent increases;
Registration required for workshops :
- Brossard residents: Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 9 a.m.
- Non-Brossard residents: Tuesday, January 27, 9 a.m.
Prerequisites for registration :
- Email address
- 16 and over
| Virtual workshop | Face-to-face workshop |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6 pm to 8 pm The virtual workshop will take place on Teams software. | Saturday, February 7, 2026, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Centre multigénérationnel (6425, boulevard Milan, Brossard) *Limited seating |
Deciding to move? Start looking for your new home today!
Are you a tenant planning to move? Did you know that the Société d’habitation du Québec (SHQ) recommends that tenants who decide to move should start looking for a new home as soon as possible?
The SHQ offers information and advice to help you plan your move.
Lease renewal: rights and obligations
In Quebec, for a lease of 12 months or more, the landlord who intends to modify the agreement must send written notice to the tenant 3 to 6 months before the end of the lease. For example, if a lease ends on June 30, the notice must be sent between January 1 and March 31. The tenant has one month to respond to this notice.
In its response, the person may :
- Accept the proposed modifications;
- Refuse them without leaving your home;
- Notify the landlord that she will be moving out at the end of the lease.
If rent increases are an issue. If you’re faced with a rent increase, the first step is always an amicable discussion between tenant and landlord.
If no agreement is reached and the tenant refuses the proposed increase, he must notify the landlord of his refusal in writing within the allotted time.
Upon receipt of this written notice of refusal :
- The owner has one month to appeal to the Housing Administrative Tribunal (TAL). The aim is to ask the Tribunal to set a new rent, or to try mediation to find an increase that both parties find satisfactory.
If the landlord does not apply to the TAL within one month, the lease is automatically renewed under the same conditions and at the previous rent.
Help and information resources
Do you need help? Here’s a list of resources you can consult online.
Tribunal administratif du logement (formerly Régie du logement)
514 873-2245 | tal.gouv.gc.ca
Quebec government organization that governs relations between landlords and tenants. Its mission is to inform citizens of the rights and obligations arising from a lease.
The role of the court is to make a decision on the subject of the dispute. An application may be filed when the tenant or the landlord, bound by a lease, are unable to agree on a situation.
Comité logement Rive-Sud
450 699-3060 | comite-logement.org
Autonomous community action organization that also serves the Brossard territory. It defends the rights of tenants. It informs households of their rights via its telephone service and information sessions.
Office d’habitation de Longueuil (OHL)
450 670-2733 | ohlongueuil.com
An organization that develops, manages and provides quality affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families and individuals. Eligibility criteria and application forms are available online.
Réseau d’habitations chez soi
450 676-8940| reseaudhabitationschezsoi.org
Organization offering support in finding suitable housing. It provides support and information, as well as other types of services based on available resources and needs.
Office d’habitation de Longueuil (OHL)
450 670-2733 ext. 224 | ohlongueuil.com
Home search assistance service (SARL). Free of charge, the organization assists citizens facing housing search challenges in the Longueuil agglomeration.
Association d’informations en logements et immeubles adaptés (AILIA)
450 646-4343 | ailia.info
A benchmark in adapted housing and universal accessibility. Its mission is to ensure the full social and civic participation of people with disabilities and their families in the community. In particular, it holds a database of accessible building coordinates.
Low-maintenance or substandard housing
Do you have a maintenance or sanitation problem? You need to report this to your landlord to reach an amicable agreement and rectify the situation.
The problem persists? You can inform the Rental Administration Tribunal (formerly known as the Régie du Logement) of the situation.
Issues dealt with by the city
- Significant mold;
- Water infiltration;
- Vermin or insect pests;
- Dangerous situation or threat to public health or safety;
- Hazardous elements located outside the building.
Mandatory documents to be submitted to the City :
- Copy of a letter sent to the owner (stating the problem, the corrective action to be taken and a reasonable timeframe for completion of the corrective action);
- Acknowledgement of receipt by a messenger service or bailiff (Proof that the letter has been received by the owner);
- Photos of the problem;
- Copy of lease;
- If known, up-to-date contact details for the owner.
The City may intervene once the deadline for corrective action has expired.
For further information, please refer to leaflet FE170 or contact Services Brossard .
