Note that residents are not obliged to accept rent increases. When a rental increase is requested by building management, the tenant may simply write management a letter stating that they want to remain and renew their lease for another year but that they do not agree to the increase. This letter must be written and send by registered mail or "served" unto the management. Served, meaning the building manager must be willing to accept it and sign indicating that he/she has received it on such a date, so that the tenant can prove that the notice was given. Once the letter has been sent, and received by building management, it is then up to the building management to make a request at the rental board to force the increase on the tenant. This request must evidently be justified by either receipts proving some major renovations or the rental board will usually grant only modest increase representing an increase in the cost of living (usually between 1 and 3%).
The rules governing rental properties are outlined in the Quebec Civil code which you can find here in English. See around article 1877. You can also call the rental board and ask for their help by phone by dialing 514-873-2245.
Click here for a sample letter to refuse a rent increase.
Cliquez ici pour une exemple de lettre pour refuser une augmentation de loyer.
This blog is intended to allow residents to make their opinions known about the upkeep of the building and grounds. The Marina Center is located at 14,255 Gouin West H8Z 3C2, corner of Saint-John's boul. and Gouin boul. West on the West Island of Montreal (borough of Pierrefonds). This ~30 year old, 16 level building, has 16 apartments per floor totaling some 250, including studios, 1 & 2 bedroom.
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