Repossession of a dwelling in Laval
In Laval, repossessions often come up in the context of family properties. Landlords want to take back a unit in their duplex or triplex to move in an adult child or an aging parent. While that reason is legitimate, the process has to be followed scrupulously.
Laval's steadily growing real estate market also pushes some investors to attempt repossessions with the unspoken aim of re-renting at a higher price. Laval tenants should know that the TAL (Tribunal administratif du logement) checks the landlord's good faith, and that fake repossessions can lead to substantial compensation.
If you receive a repossession notice in Laval, the Association des locataires de Laval can help you understand your rights and decide whether to accept the repossession or contest it before the TAL.
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 repossession of a dwelling.