Choosing the Right Neighborhood

Out of all the criteria which should be considered during your search for an apartment to rent, the neighborhood is one which is of paramount importance. First of all, you should make a list of characteristics which you would like to find in your neighborhood. Next, on a second column, mention if you are prepared to compromise on each characteristic or not. It is actually important to be realistic, finding the perfect neighborhood which meets all your criteria is impossible; what is most importa...

La sous-location partielle d'un logement permet-elle au locateur d'éviter la reconduction du bail?

Le locateur d'un logement peut éviter la reconduction d'un bail de logement sous certaines conditions énoncées à l'article 1944 du Code civil du Québec (C.c.Q.): 1944. Le locateur peut, lorsque le locataire a sous-loué le logement pendant plus de 12 mois, éviter la reconduction du bail, s’il avise le locataire et le sous-locataire de son intention d’y mettre fin, dans les mêmes délais que s’il y apport...

What documents should you give your landlord before renting ?

This article covers both those who have just recently arrived in Montreal from overseas and are searching for an apartment to rent during their stay in Quebec, as well as those who have always lived in Montreal and have moved several times all over the city. It aims to simplify and set the record straight on the issue of documentation and information which you provide when you are applying to rent a property. Once that rare pearl has been found, how do you actually know what documents you need t...

Find the Right Tenant

Do you own a duplex, live on the lower floor and would like to rent upper one? Do you own an investment property and have planned to rent it out as accommodation? How do you make sure you find a tenant who will guarantee you serenity and peace of mind? There are several basic things to consider in your search for the ideal tenant: Advertise your accommodation on the best platforms The advert that you place has to actually attract the type of tenant you want, whether a young couple, a famil...

Choosing the right apartment

Are you interested in renting an apartment and are wondering where to begin? Do you want to ensure you find the accommodation that suits you perfectly and also comes with the guarantee that you will not encounter any problems throughout the duration of your lease? In other words, accommodation which will ensure you have as much peace of mind as possible? The first thing you would need to be aware of is that leases usually start on the first day of the month, and in rarer cases, on the 15th. Abou...