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.
Read article →Photos, title, description, price: 7 golden rules to attract good tenants in less than a week.
Read article →Prices by neighborhood, vetting roommates, lease vs roommate agreement, rights and pitfalls. Complete guide for students and young pros.
Read article →12 warning signs and 5 proven verification techniques to avoid losing hundreds of dollars.
Read article →TAL indicative percentages for 2026, detailed calculation method, and steps to refuse an abusive raise.
Read article →50 things to inspect in 30 minutes and 15 questions to ask the landlord before signing the lease.
Read article →4 legal cases, lease assignment, sublet, indemnity, full procedure to leave before lease end.
Read article →90-day timeline, movers, hydro/internet, address change, plan B and mistakes to avoid.
Read article →Your rights, forbidden clauses, how to convince a landlord with your cat or dog.
Read article →12 neighbourhoods compared: Plateau, Mile End, Verdun, NDG, Rosemont, Hochelaga... Prices, profile, transit.
Read article →Room-by-room checklist, photo rules, written document, normal wear vs damage, common disputes.
Read article →Realistic budget, step-by-step procedure, tenant file, essential first-month kit, 7 mistakes to avoid.
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