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Rent increase season is here (or is coming next month). If you received a Notice of Rent Increase, remember: You have the right to refuse the increase and stay in your apartment.

You must reply within one month of receiving the notice. If you don't reply, the law considers the increase accepted.

Here is a list of resources to help you calculate if an increase is abusive and help you find support in your specific neighborhood.

🇬🇧 English Resources

1. Find your local Housing Committee (All Neighborhoods) Every neighborhood (Verdun, Plateau, Hochelaga, and NDG) has a specific housing committee that can help you with your specific landlord.

• Find your neighborhood committee here (RCLALQ Map)

2. Check the numbers Landlords often ask for more than the Tribunal would grant. Use the official calculation tool to see the real number.

• TAL Rent Increase Calculation Tool

3. How to reply Don't just text your landlord. Send a formal refusal.

• Model Refusal Letter (Select "Refusal of a rent increase and renewal of the lease")

🇫🇷 Ressources en français

La saison des avis de renouvellement est arrivée. Si vous avez reçu un avis d'augmentation, rappelez-vous : Vous avez le droit de refuser l'augmentation et de rester dans votre logement.

Vous devez répondre dans le mois suivant la réception de l'avis. Si vous ne répondez pas, la loi considère que vous avez accepté l'augmentation.

Voici des ressources pour calculer si une hausse est abusive et trouver de l'aide dans votre quartier.

1. Trouvez votre comité logement (Tous les quartiers) Chaque quartier (Verdun, Plateau, Hochelaga, et NDG) a son propre comité logement pour vous aider.

• Trouvez votre comité ici (Carte du RCLALQ)

2. Vérifiez les chiffres Les propriétaires demandent souvent plus que ce que le Tribunal accorderait. Utilisez l'outil officiel pour voir le chiffre réel.

• Outil de calcul du TAL

3. Comment répondre N'envoyez pas un simple texto. Utilisez un avis formel de refus.

• Modèles de lettres de refus (Sélectionnez « Refus d'une augmentation de loyer et renouvellement du bail »)

⚠️ Important Note / Note Importante

• English: If you refuse, the landlord has one month to apply to the TAL to fix the rent. If they don't apply, the lease renews at the old rent.
• Français : Si vous refusez, le propriétaire a un mois pour ouvrir un dossier au TAL pour fixer le loyer. S'il ne le fait pas, le bail est renouvelé au montant actuel.

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Also worth noting is one of the producers of the series (Kalle Lasn) is the founder of Adbusters.

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