Give Me Shelter: A look a housing in Montreal

In our fifth episode, Ugonna and Cam discuss how the rent increase process has changed in Quebec, new trends in the 2026 housing situation in Montreal, and what to look out when you get your rental increase paper work from your landlord. Resources: Resources for rent increase refusal: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/notices/TAL_810A_E.pdfRent increase information:https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/renewal-of-the-lease-and-fixing-of-rent/necessary-information-regarding-the-fixing-of-rentinformation useful for calculation: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/renewal-of-the-lease-and-fixing-of-rent/applicable-percentages-to-the-criteria-for-the-fixing-of-renthttps://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/news/detail?code=calculation-of-the-2025-rent-adjustmentCalculation tool: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/CSAL_2025_A.pdfTaxes Scolaire: https://tfp.cgtsim.qc.ca/asp/TFP.aspx?jlsid=1&jlrun=tfpint.general.Accueil&site=int https://montreal.ca/role-evaluation-fonciere

In this episode, Ugonna and Cam dive into Logisaction's newly released annual report and cover how hosuing groups, like Logisaction, can help you navigate the housing market or changes to your housing situation.

In this episode, Ugonna and Cam walk you through how Tribunal administratif du logement handles cases. They also cover getting your documents in order, how to challenge decisions, and other ways to make sure you're getting a fair deal when renting.Episodes air Thursday at 11:30am on CJLO 1690AM and if you have any housing related questions you can contact LogisAction at logisaction.caResources:Find a case at the TAL: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/decision/search-for-a-decisionFind your file if you have the TAL: https://extranet.tal.gouv.qc.ca/internet/asp/consultation-dossier/plumitif.aspHow to Prepare for your TAL hearing: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/hearing/preparing-for-a-hearing List of Exhibits: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/application-forms-to-court/list-of-exhibitsContesting a decision at the court : https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/decision/contesting-a-decision

In our second episode, we talk about rent increases. You can learn the logic behind rent increases, how to calculate a fair increase, and what happens when you refuse your increase. Episodes air Thursday at 11:30am on CJLO 1690AM and if you have any housing related questions you can contact LogisAction at logisaction.caResources: Resources for rent increase refusal: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/notices/TAL_810A_E.pdfRent increase information:https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/renewal-of-the-lease-and-fixing-of-rent/necessary-information-regarding-the-fixing-of-rentinformation useful for calculation: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/renewal-of-the-lease-and-fixing-of-rent/applicable-percentages-to-the-criteria-for-the-fixing-of-renthttps://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/news/detail?code=calculation-of-the-2025-rent-adjustmentCalculation tool: https://www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/CSAL_2025_A.pdfTaxes Scolaire: https://tfp.cgtsim.qc.ca/asp/TFP.aspx?jlsid=1&jlrun=tfpint.general.Accueil&site=int https://montreal.ca/role-evaluation-fonciere

In our first episode, we talk about the state of housing in Montreal before getting into specifics about the landlord-tenant relationship under Quebec law. We talk about signing a lease, common scams, landlord responsibilities, and more. Episodes air Thursday at 11:30am on CJLO 1690AM and if you have any housing related questions you can contact LogisAction at logisaction.caResources:EvalWeb Link: montreal.ca/role-evaluation-fonciereRights as a tenant: www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/the-dwelling…visiting-rightsRepairs: www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/the-dwelling…cessary-repairsWork: www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/the-dwelling/major-workLease Transfers and Subleasing: www.tal.gouv.qc.ca/en/assignment-o…et-the-dwellingQuebec civil code pertaining to the lease articles 1854 -2000: www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/document/cs/ccq-1991Link containing lease agreements and more: www.quebec.ca/en/housing-territory/renting/leases