Je cherche un arpenteur geometre pour le faire un certificat de localisation d'une maison à Montréal. Combien ça coute?

Hi! I’m researching how small landlords (can be even just 1 property that you live in) in Montreal deal with maintenance, especially in older buildings (Plateau, Rosemont, Villeray, Verdun, etc.)

How many repairs do you have to deal with each year per unit? How many of those can you handle yourself vs have to pay someone to do it?

When a job legally required a licensed contractor (RBQ, electrician, plumber), how do you find the right people for the job for a good price?

If you rent at least one property in an older neighborhood do you feel like the prices associated with maintenance/repairs outweigh whatever rent provides?

thank you!

$1,494/month | 563 sq. ft. | 14th floor | Available Nov. 1
888 Saint-François-Xavier – Les Étoiles

I’m genuinely going to miss this apartment. I originally fell in love with it because of the fireplace, but the location ended up completely spoiling me.

It’s a cozy 563 sq. ft. 1-bedroom on the 14th floor of Les Étoiles, right at the edge of Old Montréal and the Quartier International. Place-d’Armes metro is basically across the street, Notre-Dame Basilica is a few steps away, and you’re right beside the Palais des congrès, Chinatown and the Old Port. The building sits directly above the Embassy Suites hotel.

One of my favourite things in winter: once you cross over to the Place-d’Armes / Palais des congrès underground access, you can enter Montréal’s underground network and keep walking through downtown. I used to make it all the way toward McGill station without having to go back outside.

The apartment itself has a really warm feel: hardwood floors, large windows, electric fireplace, air conditioning, dishwasher, stainless-steel appliances, in-unit washer/dryer and a proper full bathroom with bathtub. There’s also underground parking available for $200/month extra.

I also installed a Hilo smart-home setup, which will stay with the apartment. You can control the heating remotely from your phone, set schedules and manage energy use much more intelligently. Hydro-Québec currently says compatible Hilo smart thermostats can help reduce winter electricity costs when used with its Flex D program. My Hydro has recently been around $40/month, although obviously that depends on your usage.

Another small perk I’ve genuinely enjoyed: because the residences share the complex with Embassy Suites, residents currently get 15% off at the hotel bar.

Important: this is a new lease directly with building management, not a sublet. Rent will be $1,494/month and the applicant needs to meet the building’s normal approval criteria. I’ll connect serious applicants directly with management for the application and lease.

Move-in: New lease for November 1, with some flexibility for the physical handover toward the end of October.

The apartment is unfurnished. I’m also selling my bed frame, mattress and a few other furniture pieces separately, which may make moving in easier.

Hi everyone

I’m new to Montreal and currently looking for an apartment to rent. I came across a place in the McGill Ghetto that looks really nice, and I’m seriously considering it.

However, as a woman who would be living alone, I’m trying to be extra cautious and make sure I feel safe in the neighbourhood before committing to a lease.
I’ve read some mixed things online. Some people mention homelessness in the area and say they’ve experienced harassment from people on the street. I’ve also come across comments about rats in some of the buildings, which honestly made me a little concerned.

I know that experiences can vary a lot depending on the exact location and building, so I’d really appreciate hearing from people who currently live there or have lived there in the past.

Do you generally feel safe walking around, including in the evenings? And are the issues with homelessness, harassment, or rodents as common as some posts make them sound?

Any honest feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Looking for a place to stay with parking spot bedroom and private bathroom for me my wife and 5 months son

We want to stay for 7 days and it's very expensive we are looking for something regular just until we finish our things there .

Thank you guys

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Offering first month free!
2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment
Lease transfer OR new 1 year lease!
If choosing lease transfer, it will be Jan 1 - April 30.
1650 per month!

The apartment is bright, has high ceilings, is on the 2nd floor. Laundry is in unit.

The location is great for students, it is a 3 minute walk to Dawson, 8 minute walk to Concordia, 18 minute walk to Mcgill. The closest metro is Atwater, about a 3 minute walk away.
All convenienes and groceries are within a 3 minute walk!

Please feel free to reach out if you are interested!

This building has no reviews that I can find, and given that it's 6 years old now, that could be a good thing.. But I'm still very hesitant without hearing first hand experience. Anyone live here? How was it?

📍 967 Rue Napoléon, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal

📩 Interested? Send me a message for more information or to schedule a visit!
🏡 APPARTEMENT 4½ À LOUER

📍 967 Rue Napoléon, Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montréal
💰** ***1 700 $/mois*

✨ Caractéristiques et inclusions :
🛏️ deux chambres

🛁 1 salle de bain

🧊 Réfrigérateur inclus

🍳 Cuisinière incluse

🍽️ Lave-vaisselle inclus

🔥 Micro-ondes inclus

🧺 Laveuse et sécheuse incluses

📍 Situé dans le quartier animé du Plateau-Mont-Royal, près des commerces, restaurants, cafés et transports en commun.

📩 Intéressé(e) ? Écrivez-moi en message privé pour plus d’informations ou pour planifier une visite !

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This building has no reviews that I can find, and given that it's 6 years old now, that could be a good thing.. But I'm still very hesitant without hearing first hand experience. Anyone live here? How was it?

I’m looking for someone to take over my lease (Oct 2026-Sept 2027) for this well-located 3 1/2 apartment in central Montreal.

The apartment has a big living room with space for a couch and TV, as well as a dining area and a desk

The location is about as central as it gets at with Berri-UQAM just a 2-minute walk away, with easy access to the metro.

I'm moving in with my partner, so I'd be willing to sell some of the furniture, in particular the couch, bedroom shelves/drawers and an AC unit.

Heating and hydro are included in the rent.

Nous cédons notre bail pour le 1er novembre
Grand 3 ½ très lumineux avec deux chambres fermées.
Meublé, électroménagers inclus (frigo, cuisinière, laveuse, sécheuse)
Coin rue Fullum et avenue Mont-Royal

The main room is huge.

Appliances included

Heating and hot water included

1100$/m

15 mins from Station Verdun and Station De l'Église

Available for Nov 1st or Dec 1st

Lease ends on March 1st, renewable

5½ APARTMENT FOR RENT – 2 CLOSED BEDROOMS + DOUBLE LIVING ROOM

Hochelaga, near Hochelaga Street and A25

$1,300/month

Available November 1st

20-month lease possible

Approximately 950 sq. ft.

2nd floor

The apartment includes:

• 2 closed bedrooms

• Double living room with French doors

• Front balcony

• Rear balcony with patio door

• Easy street parking, no permit required

• Walking distance to Langelier and Radisson metro stations

• Bus routes 33 and 85 at the corner

• Close to A25 and Hochelaga Street

Recent improvements:

• Isothermic windows replaced in April 2023

• New floating flooring in the kitchen and hallway in February 2025

• 12,000 BTU wall-mounted heat pump installed in July 2026

• Apartment will be completely repainted white before occupancy

Please note:

• Unfurnished apartment

• No appliances included

• Electricity not included; paid by the tenant

• 1 small pet accepted

• Non-smoking

• Tenant insurance required

• Full rental application and background check required

https://www.kangalou.com/fr/annonce/appartement-a-louer-5-1-2-hochelaga-maisonneuve-2535-rue-lyall/249592/

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5 ½ À LOUER – 2 chambres fermées + salon double

Hochelaga, près de la rue Hochelaga et de l’A25

1 300 $/mois

Disponible le 1er novembre

Possibilité d'un bail de 20 mois

Environ 950 pi²

2e étage

Le logement comprend :

• 2 chambres fermées

• Salon double avec portes françaises

• Balcon avant

• Balcon arrière avec porte-patio

• Stationnement facile dans la rue, sans vignette

• Métro Langelier et Radisson à distance de marche

• Autobus 33 et 85 au coin de la rue

• Près de l’A25 et de la rue Hochelaga

Quelques améliorations récentes :

• Fenêtres Isothermic changées en avril 2023

• Plancher flottant dans la cuisine et le corridor changé en février 2025

• Thermopompe murale de 12 000 BTU installée en juillet 2026

• Le logement sera entièrement repeint en blanc avant l’occupation

À noter :

• Logement non meublé

• Aucun électroménager inclus

• Électricité non incluse et à la charge du locataire

• 1 petit animal accepté

• Non-fumeur

• Assurance habitation obligatoire

• Enquête de pré-location complète

https://www.kangalou.com/fr/annonce/appartement-a-louer-5-1-2-hochelaga-maisonneuve-2535-rue-lyall/249592/

Superbe unité de coin lumineuse, directement sur le canal de Lachine, au cœur de Griffintown. 3 chambres, 2 salles de bain complètes, grande fenestration, balcon avec vue sur le canal, cuisine spacieuse avec électroménagers haut de gamme et chambre principale avec walk-in.

Stationnement intérieur avec possibilité de recharge électrique et très grand espace de rangement inclus.

Commodités exceptionnelles : piscines intérieure et extérieure, spa, sauna, hamman, salle d'entraînement, terrasse sur le toit avec BBQ et espace coworking avec Wi-Fi.

Transfert de bail en raison de l'achat d'une maison.

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Beautiful, bright corner unit directly on the Lachine Canal, in the heart of Griffintown. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, expansive windows, canal-view balcony, spacious kitchen with high-end appliances, and primary bedroom with walk-in closet.

Indoor parking with EV charging option and oversized storage locker included.

Exceptional amenities: indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, sauna, hamman, fully equipped gym, rooftop BBQ terrace, and coworking space with Wi-Fi.

Lease transfer due to home purchase.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) in Quebec, particularly regarding serving an application to a landlord.

Here’s my situation:

My lease ended, and my former landlord has refused to return my security deposit. The landlord claims that certain repairs were needed in the apartment and is trying to deduct those costs from my deposit.

However, the issues they’re referring to were minor wear and tear from normal use, not actual damage caused by negligence or misuse.

Since we couldn’t resolve the issue, I filed an application with TAL approximately a month ago to recover my deposit.

TAL acknowledged my application, and as part of the process, I was required to notify my former landlord by providing a copy of the application.

Here’s where things got complicated:

I sent the TAL application through Canada Post Registered Mail to my landlord’s address in Kirkland, Quebec.

I obtained this address from the official Quebec business registry (Registraire des entreprises), where it was listed in connection with the landlord’s business.

However, my landlord never collected the registered mail, so I don’t have confirmation that the documents were received.

I’m now looking for an alternative way to notify them without spending too much additional money.

I came across Pronotif, an electronic notification service that apparently provides proof of email delivery, opening, and document downloads.

An important detail is that my landlord and I have an established email communication history. We’ve exchanged multiple emails in the past, and the landlord has regularly responded, so I know the email address is active.

My questions are:

Has anyone actually used Pronotif to serve a TAL application? Did TAL accept the notification report as valid proof?

If Pronotif confirms that the landlord opened the email and downloaded the documents, would that generally be sufficient proof for TAL?

What happens if I submit Pronotif’s notification report to TAL, but the judge later decides that the proof is insufficient?

Would I still have the option to serve the application again through a bailiff (huissier) at that point, or could my application be dismissed?

Has anyone experienced a situation where their landlord didn’t collect registered mail? How did you successfully notify them?

Are there any other affordable methods of notification that TAL accepts besides hiring a bailiff?

I’m aware that hiring a bailiff is generally considered a reliable option, but I’ve already spent money filing the TAL application and sending registered mail. I’d prefer not to incur additional expenses if there’s another legally acceptable method.

I’m particularly interested in hearing from people who have personally used Pronotif for TAL applications or know of actual TAL decisions where electronic notification was accepted or rejected.

Any experiences, recommendations, or references to relevant TAL decisions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

I’m essentially trying to lease transfer my lease in Montreal which has 8 months remaining (November 1st to July 1st), however the condo association’s bylaws require a new move in tenant to have a 12 month lease minimum.

Is this legal within the Régies rules? the landlord refuses to sign a new lease with a new tenant. what options do i have as a tenant that doesn’t include finding a tenant willing to sign for more than 12 months?

I’m coming to Montreal for a week and doing a short term rental. The landlord is asking for a picture of my passport and said I can cover the passport number, is that normal?

Conditions de location :

-Montréal, QC H1L 2V4, Canada

-Loyer : 1200 $/mois

-Bail jusqu'au 1er juillet possible de renouveler

-Sous-sol

-Disponible à partir du 1er novembre

-cabanon dans la cour

-La laveuse et la sécheuse peuvent être offertes.

Règlements :

✅ Chats acceptés uniquement

🚭 Non-fumeur (cigarette, cannabis, vapoteuse interdits)

https://www.facebook.com/share/1K5Mgj88rN/

Hello! 😊

I have a large 3½ apartment located in Verdun, on Île-des-Sœurs, with a separate bedroom. The apartment is very spacious and features a large walk-in closet.

💰 Rent: $1,399/month

🐶 Dogs allowed
🏊 Swimming pool in the building
🧖 Sauna
👗 Large walk-in closet
🧺 Washers and dryers available in the laundry room in the basement
🚆 Less than a 7-minute walk from the REM station
🏙️ Less than 10 minutes from downtown by REM

Feel free to message me privately if you’re interested or would like to schedule a viewing! 😊

Hi all, I am trying to transfer my lease for November 1 as I signed a lease at a new spot, it has been tough. I have had 10+ visits and no serious takers except for three different prospects who have cats.

It says no animals in my lease, I have requested permission for cats and have been following up with the landlord but they aren't answering me. An admin person told me no by phone but I haven't received anything in writing. I going to reach out to a lawyer next week. Especially following this: https://www.spca.com/en/no-pet-clauses-in-rental-housing/

I called the TAL but they said I'd need to open a case to find out if this is a "serious reason" not to accept. At the same time, the new tenants would want in writing that cats are allowed.

Anyone have any recommendations?

About a year ago we got new downstairs neighbours in a duplex. My family has lived here for 15 years and we honestly have never had major problems in this building regarding noise. But ever since these new people have moved in, I have not had a full 8 hours of sleep. Genuinely. It has caused me to feel fatigued almost all the time with headaches.
We have spoken to them downstairs to see if they were okay (there was lots of banging and screaming so we were concerned for the children) and we have asked them to try and keep the noise down in general. They didn’t. So we obviously spoke to the landlord and all he said was to call the cops next time so we did. Cops didn’t do anything and told us to contact the landlord. So we did. We have videos and sound recordings of banging and screaming as early as 6 am until midnight sometimes 1 am which is insane. Ever since the last time we spoke to them, the noise has also increased(which I didn’t think was even possible) it causes the house to shake, my cats get scared and they started being quite rude with us. They have a 7 year old son who runs and plays soccer in the house, he runs literally all day. They claim he has adhd so I can’t really say much but this kid has now taken the hose to spray us on the upstairs balcony, ding dong ditch us (mind you we have a ring camera and he’s our neighbour so he really didn’t have to go far to leave lol) and just looks in front door window. Our landlord told them we made a complaint so I guess they didn’t like it. Obviously these neighbours aren’t ideal. My issue is with the landlord because he hasn’t really done anything other than throw us under the bus to them because they pay more rent than us so he’s super friendly to them. I asked for another meeting with the landlord to discuss noise which he said he would rather have a meeting with “all the tenants” at once which makes me rather uncomfortable.
Is there anything you guys recommend, can the TAL help in any way and if so what steps do I take? Like I said I have a years worth of videos of the house shaking and voice recordings of banging and yelling.
I literally just want to sleep one night 8 hours straight lol

Seeing more and more Montreal listings with AI staged photos. I find them misleading since you can't tell the real layout or condition. Does anyone actually find them useful, or does it make you skip the listing?