Quebec Adopts Bill Restricting Lease Transfers, Often Used to Limit Rent Increases

Quebec Housing Minister France-Élaine Duranceau responds to the Opposition during question period, at the Legislature in Quebec City, on Jan. 30, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec’s legislature adopted a housing bill on Feb. 21 that restricts a popular tool tenants have used for years to limit rent increases.

The new law allows landlords to reject lease transfers for any reason, whereas previously they had to show they had serious concerns about the new tenant.