Housing repairs in Montréal
With a rental stock that ranks among the oldest in North America, Montréal is the Québec city where repair requests are most common. The century-old triplexes and duplexes of the Plateau, Rosemont and Villeray need constant upkeep, and too many Montréal landlords neglect their obligations on that front.
Repair problems in Montréal come in many forms: leaking roofs, worn-out plumbing, failing heating systems, windows that no longer close, dangerous balconies. Montréal's harsh winters make these problems worse fast when they aren't dealt with in time.
Montréal's network of housing committees is a valuable ally for tenants struggling to get repairs done. If verbal requests go unanswered, a written demand letter (mise en demeure) is the next step to put your request on the record and protect your rights.
Local resources in Montréal
- Bureau du TAL · Montréal :Olympic Village, 5199 rue Sherbrooke Est
- Comité logement de la Petite Patrie :Free help for tenants
- RCLALQ :Québec-wide network of housing committees and tenant associations
- TAL office in Montréal: address and hours
Your remedies
As a tenant in Montréal, 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.