Move-In Condition Reports in Quebec
There's no mandatory numbered form, but documenting your unit's condition protects you if a dispute ever reaches the TAL.
Last updated: September 2026
No Mandatory Numbered Form, But Document Anyway
Unlike British Columbia's numbered RTB-27 Condition Inspection Report, Quebec does not require a specific standardized inspection form. That doesn't mean documentation matters less, since Quebec deposits don't exist, a move-in condition record is one of your only ways to prove pre-existing damage wasn't caused by you if a dispute over the unit's condition ever reaches the TAL.
How to Document Your Unit's Condition
Take dated photos or video of every room at move-in, including any existing damage, and send them to your landlord by email or text so there's a timestamped record both sides can refer back to. Repeat the same process at move-out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Quebec require a move-in inspection form like BC's RTB-27?
No. Quebec has no mandatory standardized inspection form. Tenants are still encouraged to document condition with dated photos or video at move-in and move-out.
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