Housing repairs in Laval
Laval's rental stock, largely built during the urban expansion of the 1970s to 1990s, is reaching an age where major repairs become unavoidable. The mechanical systems, flat roofs and building envelopes of that era call for significant investment that some landlords keep putting off at their tenants' expense.
In Laval, the most common repair problems involve aging plumbing, deteriorated exterior cladding and underground parking showing signs of wear. This work, costly as it is, falls to the landlord when it affects a tenant's peaceful enjoyment of the unit.
The Association des locataires de Laval offers support to tenants dealing with uncooperative landlords. Documenting the problems with dated photos and descriptions makes your file considerably stronger.
Local resources in Laval
- Bureau du TAL · Laval :Regional office for the Laval area
- Association des locataires de Laval :Defending the rights of Laval tenants
- TAL office in Laval: address and hours
Your remedies
As a tenant in Laval, 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 housing repairs.