Housing and the TAL

Notice of lease assignment or subletting

To leave a rental before the end of the lease without paying two rents: the notice the law requires, drafted properly.

Landlord's response time
15 days after receiving the notice; without a response, the landlord is deemed to consent
C.c.Q., art. 1871

What is included

  • Notice to the landlord that complies with article 1870 of the Civil Code of Québec (name and address of the candidate, planned date)
  • Review by the lawyer
  • Instructions on proof of receipt and the 15-day time limit

What is not included

  • Finding a candidate tenant
  • Drafting the assignment agreement between you and the assignee (Contracts product)

What might be added

  • If the landlord refuses without a serious reason, a consultation (CA$169) can assess an application to the TAL.

Any additional service is announced at a fixed price, in writing, before it is undertaken.

Three steps.

  1. 1

    You give the name and address of the person taking over the dwelling.

  2. 2

    We draft the notice; the lawyer reviews it.

  3. 3

    You send it to the landlord with proof of receipt (instructions provided).

You follow each step in your client area. The LIORMA team prepares; the lawyer advises, validates and signs. No decision concerning you is made without human review.

What the law says

Excerpts of the law are reproduced in their official French version; the explanation that follows is translated.

C.c.Q., art. 1870 et 1871

The tenant notifies the landlord of the intention to assign or sublet, giving the name and address of the person; the landlord cannot refuse without a serious reason and must respond within 15 days.

Official text on LégisQuébec

Frequently asked questions

Assignment or subletting: what is the difference?+

With an assignment, you are released from the lease; with a sublet, you remain liable to the landlord. We choose the notice that matches your choice.

Notice of assignment or subletting — CA$79, all inclusive.
Notice ready within 1 business day.
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In the same category

CA$79
all inclusive

Notice of non-renewal (tenant)

Leaving your rental? A compliant notice, drafted by a lawyer and sent on time, so you leave without owing rent.

Time limit for a lease of 12 months or more: Between 3 and 6 months before the end of the lease

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CA$99
all inclusive

Response to a rent increase

You have one month to refuse an increase; otherwise it is deemed accepted. A compliant response, signed by a lawyer.

Time limit to respond: “within one month after receiving the notice of modification”

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CA$999
all inclusive

TAL — non-payment of rent

Your tenant is more than three weeks late. Application to the TAL, representation and hearing, for a fixed price, Tribunal fees included.

Average time before the first hearing (non-payment): 2.1 months

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All-inclusive prices in Canadian dollars: GST, QST and, where indicated, government and delivery fees included. Each listing specifies the services included, those that are not, and those that may be required in addition. Price list in force since 13 octobre 2026, held for at least 90 days (Code of Professional Conduct of Lawyers, ss. 146 to 148). Limited-scope mandate (s. 31) confirmed by a written agreement before work begins. A lawyer who is a member of the Barreau du Québec reviews and signs every file.