Repossession of a dwelling in Longueuil
Repossessions in Longueuil reflect the South Shore's real estate dynamic: as property values rise, more and more landlords look to take back units to live in or house relatives. The developing areas near the REM stations are especially targeted.
Longueuil tenants have the same protections as all Québec tenants. A landlord has to prove the repossession is being done in good faith and for a beneficiary allowed by law (themselves, an ascendant, a descendant, or anyone for whom they are the main support). A tenant (or their spouse) aged 65 or over who has occupied the dwelling for at least 10 years and whose income is at or below 125% of the low-rental housing eligibility threshold enjoys added protection (art. 1959.1 C.c.Q.).
The Comité logement Rive-Sud has experience with these files and can help you prepare your defence if you decide to contest the repossession before the TAL (Tribunal administratif du logement).
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 repossession of a dwelling.