Abusive rent increase in Longueuil
Longueuil and the wider South Shore feel the spillover from the Montréal market. Many tenants leave Montréal in search of more affordable rents, which puts upward pressure on prices in Longueuil, Saint-Hubert and Brossard. Some landlords use this to propose increases well above the TAL (Tribunal administratif du logement) benchmarks.
The REM's arrival and better transit connections to Montréal have sharpened this trend. Units near the future stations face especially strong pressure. But being close to transit is not, on its own, a valid reason for an excessive rent increase.
The Comité logement Rive-Sud supports Longueuil tenants through the process. If you receive a notice of increase that seems unreasonable, reach out to them quickly to weigh your options.
Local resources in Longueuil
- Bureau du TAL · Longueuil :Regional office for the Montérégie
- Comité logement Rive-Sud :Support for tenants on the South Shore
- TAL office in Longueuil: address and hours
Your remedies
As a tenant in Longueuil, you have the same protections as every tenant in Quebec under the Civil Code of Québec and the Act respecting the Tribunal administratif du logement. You can send a demand letter to your landlord, file an application with the TAL, or turn to local community resources to guide you through the process.
To learn more about your rights and the steps to follow, see our complete guide on abusive rent increase.