Coloka Blog

Rental tips & guides

Everything you need to know about renting, roommates and real estate in Quebec. Updated regularly by the Coloka team.

Lease, deposit, rights and obligations, recourse to the TAL: everything a new tenant needs to know.

Photos, title, description, price: 7 golden rules to attract good tenants in less than a week.

Prices by neighborhood, vetting roommates, lease vs roommate agreement, rights and pitfalls. Complete guide for students and young pros.

12 warning signs and 5 proven verification techniques to avoid losing hundreds of dollars.

TAL indicative percentages for 2026, detailed calculation method, and steps to refuse an abusive raise.

50 things to inspect in 30 minutes and 15 questions to ask the landlord before signing the lease.