Formal notice for non-compliant work Quebec
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[Client’s name]
[Address]
[City], [date]
FORMAL NOTICE – BY REGISTERED MAIL
[Contractor’s name]
RBQ licence no. [___]
[Address]
Re: Non-compliant work – Contract of [date]
Sir or Madam,
The work you performed at [address] does not comply with [the contract / plans and specifications / the Construction Code / the rules of the art], namely: [list of defects], as appears from [inspection report of ___ / photos].
I put you on notice to correct this work within 15 days of receipt of this letter. Failing this, I will have it corrected by another contractor at your expense, withhold the corresponding amount and institute proceedings for damages, without further notice.
[Signature]
[Name]
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Drafting notes
- The contractor must perform the work in accordance with the contract, the rules of the art and the applicable standards (art. 2100 C.C.Q.).
- The contractor is liable for poor workmanship for one year after acceptance (art. 2120 C.C.Q.) and for loss of the work for five years (art. 2118).
- An independent expert report is often decisive.
How to use this template
- Download the letter in Word or PDF with the button above.
- Adapt it to your situation: your contact information, the recipient’s, the facts, dates and amounts.
- Send it with proof of delivery (registered mail or bailiff) and keep a copy.
About the author
Sonia Pin Legal counsel, business law
Sonia Pin is a legal professional specializing in business law and commercial litigation. She drafts and updates the contract and letter templates published on Avocat Montréal, with a focus on Quebec civil law (Civil Code of Québec) and the practical requirements of the courts and administrative tribunals.
