How do I evict a tenant in Quebec? — Central Rentals Canada
Quebec · Updated for 2026

How do I evict a tenant in Quebec?

Evictions in Quebec run through the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) under the Civil Code of Quebec, Title 4. Here is the step-by-step legal pathway:

Step-by-step in Quebec

  1. 1
    Identify your grounds. Non-payment, persistent late payments, illegal activity, or landlord-own-use each have a different notice type under the Civil Code of Quebec, Title 4.
  2. 2
    Serve the correct notice. In Quebec, the standard notice is Schedule G + TAL eviction notice. Central Rentals pre-fills the right form based on your grounds and tenant data.
  3. 3
    Wait out the statutory notice period. Quebec requires a specific number of days before you can apply to the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) — Central Rentals counts these days automatically.
  4. 4
    File the eviction application. Submit your case to the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) with all served notices, the lease, and rent ledger as evidence. Central Rentals exports this bundle in PDF.
  5. 5
    Attend the hearing. Bring your evidence, served notices, and rent ledger. Central Rentals stores everything in one tap-to-share folder.
  6. 6
    Enforce the order. If granted, the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) order is enforced by the local sheriff or bailiff — Central Rentals reminds you of the move-out date and helps you reclaim possession.

Why this matters

Because Quebec's Civil Code of Quebec, Title 4 is heavily tenant-protective, even one procedural mistake (wrong notice, wrong service method, wrong days) can void an entire eviction. Following the documented path is the only way to win at Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL).

Frequently asked

Can I evict for non-payment of rent in Quebec?

Yes. After Schedule G + TAL eviction notice is served and the statutory window passes, you can apply to the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL). Central Rentals' Late Rent Module sends the notice automatically when rent is past due.

How long does an eviction take in Quebec in 2026?

Typical end-to-end timelines range from 6 weeks (uncontested non-payment) to 6 months (contested cause). Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) backlog and your evidence quality determine the outcome — Central Rentals' bundle reduces hearings.

What if my tenant pays the rent after I serve Schedule G + TAL eviction notice?

In most provinces, paying the arrears within the notice period voids the notice. Central Rentals warns you when a payment cancels a notice so you don't lose the timeline.

Stop guessing — let Mark handle it

Central Rentals automates every step above for Quebec landlords. Generate the right notice, calculate the legal cap, file with Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL), and export to CRA — all in one place.

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