Housing legal assistance
Our housing legal assistance service is designed to support people aged 65 and over who are facing legal issues related to renting or owning a home. This personalized service helps demystify housing law and empowers individuals to navigate complex or contentious situations with greater confidence.
Whether you want to understand your rights and obligations as a tenant or landlord, clarify a situation involving lease termination, eviction, repossession or non-payment, or prepare for a hearing before the Administrative Housing Tribunal, this service offers free, confidential meetings with a lawyer or notary. At these meetings, people can ask questions, assess their options and obtain support and tools to take informed legal action.
How does
work?
To access this service, please verify whether it is available through the centre in your region and whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
What we
can do
This housing legal assistance service provides personalized support to people aged 65 and over, helping them understand their rights and responsibilities. It also offers practical tools to help individuals address issues related to renting or owning a home.
This service offers you :
- confidential meetings with a lawyer or notary
- legal information on housing law
- assistance in understanding or undertaking procedures related to :
- lease cancellation
- eviction or repossession
- repairs or disturbances of use
- rent increases
- security deposits or unjustified deductions
- preparation for a hearing before the Housing Administrative Tribunal (TAL)
- solutions tailored to your situation
Key topics
in consultation
Every housing situation can involve complex legal issues. Our team provides guidance and information on a wide range of key topics, including:
- the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords
- voluntary or contested lease termination
- eviction, repossession and their conditions of validity
- possible remedies in the event of non-payment of rent or breach of the lease
- procedures relating to repairs, insalubrities or disturbances of use
- rent increases and prohibited practices
- preparation for a hearing before the Housing Administrative Tribunal (TAL)
How do I access
?
Pour bénéficier de ce service, il faut:
- Be a tenant or landlord/owner of a dwelling
- 65 and over
- Reside in one of the regions offering the service
- Not represented by a legal aid lawyer
To access this service, fill out an online request form or contact the center offering this service in your region.
Do you need help with a housing-related issue but do not meet these eligibility requirements? You can still get housing legal support at your local center. Apply online or contact a center near you.
Centers offering this service
-
455 King Street West, Suite 490
Sherbrooke (Québec), J1H 6E9 -
3885, boul. Harvey, Suite 201 (Édifice Saint-Michel)
Jonquière (Québec)
G7X 9B1 -
768, Boul. Saint-Joseph, Suite 200
Gatineau (Québec)
J8Y 4B8
Be ready
for your consultation
Although it is not compulsory, it is useful to prepare for your meeting so that you can make the most of your encounter with a member of our team. You can gather all relevant documents related to your case (contracts, letters, evidence, e-mails, procedures, etc.). You can also jot down your questions and any points you wish to clarify and discuss.
Don't hesitate to explain your situation and expectations clearly. Good preparation will help you obtain precise answers and support tailored to your needs.
What do I need to prepare?
Online service request
Fill in a form to tell us about your needs. Our team will contact you promptly to offer you the right support near you.