Lease Transfer in Montreal

Looking for an apartment in Montreal? A lease transfer (cession de bail) lets you take over an existing lease — often at a lower rent than current market rates thanks to Quebec's rent control laws. Under the Civil Code of Quebec (articles 1870-1876), tenants have the right to transfer their lease to a new tenant.

BailEnCession makes it easy to find and take over leases in Montreal. Browse verified listings, contact current tenants directly through our secure inquiry system, and move into your new home without the stress of bidding wars or inflated rents.

Since Loi 31 (February 2024), the landlord can refuse a lease transfer — but if they do, the lease automatically ends on the proposed transfer date and the outgoing tenant is released with no penalty. The landlord also cannot raise the rent because of the transfer: the new tenant inherits the exact same rent and terms.