Tenant’s refusal of a rent increase notice Quebec
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[Your first and last name]
[Address of the dwelling]
[Phone / email]
[City], [date]
BY REGISTERED MAIL
[Landlord’s name]
[Address]
Re: Reply to your notice of modification of the lease – [address, apt. ___]
Dear Sir or Madam,
I acknowledge receipt on [date] of your notice proposing [an increase of my rent to $[amount] / the following modification: ___] upon renewal of my lease ending on [date].
Please be advised that I refuse the proposed [increase / modification]. However, I will remain in the dwelling, and my lease will therefore be renewed.
[Optional: I am open to discussing an increase of $___, which I consider reasonable having regard to ___.]
You may, if you wish, apply to the Tribunal administratif du logement within one month of receipt of this reply to have the rent fixed.
Sincerely,
[Signature]
[First and last name]
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Drafting notes
- The tenant has one month from receipt of the notice to refuse (art. 1945 C.C.Q.); silence equals acceptance.
- Refusal does not terminate the lease: the lease is renewed and the lessor may ask the TAL to fix the rent (art. 1947 C.C.Q.).
- Keep proof of the date your reply was sent.
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- Adapt it to your situation: your contact information, the recipient’s, the facts, dates and amounts.
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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.
