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Before you unpack your boxes, check this section of your lease

The moving truck is full. Your friends have arrived. Boxes are piling up in the living room, and the pizza is already on its way. On july 1, you’re thinking about everything… Except, all too often, reading your lease again.

Yet one simple section could save you from paying a higher rent than the law allows: Section G of your lease.

This section must indicate the lowest rent paid during the 12 months preceding the start of your lease. This information allows you to determine whether the rent increase is reasonable and, if necessary, assert your rights before the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL).

Depending on your situation, you may have legal recourse.

Does Section G show a significant rent increase?
Don’t wait. You have 10 days after signing your lease to apply to the TAL to have the rent determined.

Is Section G blank?
If your landlord did not complete this section, you have 2 months from the beginning of your lease to apply to the TAL to have your rent determined.

Did you discover that the amount listed in Section G is incorrect?
You have 2 months from the date you discover the false declaration to apply to the TAL to have the rent determined.

Wondering whether your rent increase is justified?
The Tribunal administratif du logement provides a calculation tool that helps tenants and landlords estimate a rent increase based on the building’s operating expenses. It can be a useful starting point before taking further steps.

Before filing your lease away, take a few minutes to make sure Section G has been properly completed and keep all the documents your landlord has provided.

Knowing your rights is also a way to protect your purchasing power.

If you have questions about your rights as a tenant, don’t hesitate to contact the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL).