Laval, Quebec
Laval, Quebec landlord software
For a Laval lease, the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) lease form and its section G notice of the previous lowest rent are records a new tenant can rely on. Keep both, along with proof of delivery for any later notice.
RentMouse keeps leases, rent, maintenance, documents and tenant communication for your Laval rentals in one workspace, with lease guidance linked to Quebec jurisdiction records. Review the applicable sources before relying on a draft.
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Renting in Laval
Laval landlords follow provincial tenancy rules administered by the TAL, plus the City’s Housing Code (By-law L-12519), which sets maintenance and salubrity standards for dwellings. Offering accommodation to tourists for 31 days or less requires provincial registration, and the application needs a municipal document confirming the project meets urban planning rules. Ask the Ville de Laval for that document before you apply.
Neighbourhoods landlords here manage: Chomedey, Sainte-Rose, Vimont, Laval-des-Rapides, Pont-Viau, Fabreville.
Complete section G at lease signing
When a lease is signed, the landlord must give the new tenant a notice of the lowest rent paid in the 12 months before the lease began, or the rent fixed by the Tribunal, by completing section G of the lease form. If no rent was paid in that period, the notice must show the last rent paid and its date. A new tenant paying more than the notice indicates can ask the TAL to fix the rent within 10 days of signing, or within two months of the lease start if no notice was given. Keep a signed copy of the completed form in the lease record.
Time rent increase notices to the lease term
The TAL says a lease renews automatically, but a landlord who wants to raise the rent must give written notice within set windows. For a lease of 12 months or more, the notice goes out between 3 and 6 months before the end of the lease; for a lease under 12 months, between 1 and 2 months before. The notice must be dated and signed, state the tenant’s one-month period to refuse, and include the mandatory text. Deliver it in a way that gives proof of receipt, such as registered mail or hand delivery with an acknowledgment.
Check short-stay registration and consent
The Government of Quebec requires registration when you offer lodging to tourists for pay for periods of 31 days or less. Before applying, you need an official municipal document confirming the project complies with current urban planning regulations. A tenant applying must also attach the owner’s authorization form, and an owner in a divided co-ownership must attach the syndicate’s authorization. Keep any consent you give or refuse in the unit record in RentMouse.
Local sources
Checked 2026-09-28. Confirm the current requirements for your address with the responsible authority.
- Tribunal administratif du logement: Avis au nouveau locataire
- Tribunal administratif du logement: Reconduction du bail et fixation de loyer
- Gouvernement du Québec: Enregistrer un établissement d’hébergement touristique
- Ville de Laval: Règlement L-12519, Code du logement
Quebec rules that apply in Laval
- Security deposit limit
- Deposits prohibited; landlord may require only the first month's rent
- Deposit return / claim rule
- Security and key deposits are prohibited. Only the first rent payment may be required in advance; do not generate a deposit clause.
- Deposit interest
- Not applicable; security and key deposits are not permitted
- Notice before entry
- 24 hours' notice; visits between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.
- Ending a month-to-month
- Indeterminate lease: tenant 1 month; 12-month lease: 3 to 6 months
- Notice before a rent increase
- 3-6 months before end of a 12-month lease; 1-2 months if shorter
- Late fees
- Unverified — check your jurisdiction
- Rent control
- No fixed cap; TAL fixes rent by prescribed criteria if the increase is refused
General information from Civil Code of Quebec lease provisions, administered by the TAL, last reviewed 2026-08-21; not legal advice. Municipal bylaws can add requirements. Sources are listed on the Quebec guide.
What RentMouse does for Laval landlords
- Properties & units — Each building and suite in one portfolio view, with occupancy, unit details and photos.
- Tenants & leases — Tenant records and lease terms attached to the right unit, with renewals surfaced before they arrive.
- Rent tracking — Monthly invoices, recorded payments, balances, overdue flags and reminders. Tenants keep paying you the way they already do.
- Maintenance — Requests with photos, priorities, vendors, dates and costs linked to the unit.
- Documents & e-signing — Jurisdiction-aware lease drafts from guided templates, sent for electronic signature and filed with the tenancy.
- Tenant portal — Optional, free for tenants: their tenancy details, invoices, shared documents and maintenance requests.
- Landlord website — A branded page at rentmouse.com/your-business that advertises vacant units, collects rental inquiries and doubles as the tenant sign-in.