Notice to End a Tenancy in Quebec
Quebec doesn't use numbered or lettered forms like other provinces. Notice periods instead depend on lease length and reason.
Last updated: September 2026
No Numbered or Lettered Forms
Unlike Ontario's lettered N-forms and L-forms, or BC's numbered RTB-## forms, Quebec does not use a standardized form system for most notices. Instead, notices must be given in writing within specific timeframes that depend on the lease's length and the reason for ending it.
How Notice Periods Work
For a landlord proposing not to renew a lease of 12 months or more, or changing lease conditions, the notice window is generally 3 to 6 months before the lease ends. For repossession specifically, the window is typically six months before the end of a lease longer than six months (see our repossession guide). Shorter leases and indeterminate leases have their own, shorter windows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Quebec use numbered forms like BC's RTB forms?
No. Quebec does not use a standardized numbered or lettered form system for most notices. Notices are written and timed according to lease length and reason.
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