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Quebec Rent Hikes Slow: New Formula Offers Relief
20 Jan
Summary
- Quebec's housing tribunal recommends a 3.1% rent increase for non-renovated apartments.
- A new calculation method replaces 13 indicators with four for greater stability.
- Advocacy groups warn increases remain significant and urge stronger tenant protections.
Quebec's housing tribunal, the TAL, has recommended a 3.1 percent rent increase for apartments not undergoing major renovations for leases renewing between April 2, 2026, and April 1, 2027. This figure represents a notable decrease from earlier projections and reflects a revised calculation methodology.
The tribunal's new approach utilizes four key indicators, including variations in municipal taxes, school taxes, and insurance costs, along with changes in Quebec's consumer price index. This contrasts with the previous 13-indicator system, which was found to be volatile during high inflation periods. For units with services, the recommended increase stands at 6.7 percent.
Tenant advocacy groups, like the RCLALQ, caution that even the 3.1 percent increase is the third-highest in 20 years and urge for stronger government controls. They highlight that landlords' actual demands may exceed regulated limits, reminding tenants of their right to refuse unreasonable increases.
