Renting a mobile home or leasing a site in a land-lease community (parc de maisons mobiles) in Quebec comes with unique rules that protect both tenants and landlords. If you live in a mobile home you own, but you rent the land or if you rent both the home and the land, it’s important to understand your specific rights and responsibilities under Quebec law.

Special Considerations for Mobile Home and Land-Lease Tenants

Mobile homes and land-lease communities are regulated under Quebec’s Civil Code of Québec^[1] and overseen by the Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL). The rules for mobile home parks often differ from those for apartments or houses. Tenants have special protections, including how rent increases work, eviction procedures, and site maintenance rights.

Who is Covered?

• Tenants renting both a mobile home and the land
• Owners of mobile homes renting a site in a mobile home park
• Residents in land-lease communities with written leases

Unlike standard rentals, your rights may depend on whether you own the mobile home or only rent it. Always request a written lease and clarify exactly what you’re renting.

Your Key Rights and Responsibilities

As a tenant in a mobile home park or land-lease community in Quebec, you have core rights including:

• The right to remain on-site except in specific situations (such as non-payment or major park redevelopment).
• Strict rules applying to rent increases and eviction. Your lease is automatically renewed unless properly ended.
• Protection from arbitrary alterations of park services, access, or rules unless they comply with Quebec’s legal process.
• The obligation to pay rent and maintain the home/site as agreed in your lease.

If you have questions about rent increases, review the Understanding Rent Increases: What Tenants Need to Know guide, which can be valuable for mobile home tenants as well.

Rental Deposits and the Initial Lease

Quebec law has strict rules about deposits for mobile home tenants. In general, landlords cannot demand a security deposit. However, sometimes they may require payment of the first rent installment up-front. For a detailed overview of deposit rules, see Understanding Rental Deposits: What Tenants Need to Know.

Health, Safety, and Repairs

Landlords are responsible for maintaining the common areas of the park and ensuring the land is fit for living. As a tenant, you must keep your space clean and safe. Issues with sewage, electricity, or communal facilities must be addressed by the landlord promptly.

If you encounter health and safety issues, report them in writing as soon as possible. Review your rights under Health and Safety Issues Every Tenant Should Know When Renting.

Rent Increases and Lease Renewal

Mobile home tenants enjoy strong stability. Your lease continues on the same terms unless you or your landlord act to change it.

• Landlords must provide at least three months’ written notice before increasing rent or changing any lease condition.
• You have the right to accept the new rent, refuse it (and ask the Tribunal to decide), or give notice to leave the park.
• If you do nothing, the landlord can apply to the Tribunal to set the new rent.

Eviction and Selling Your Mobile Home

Evicting a tenant from a land-lease site in Quebec is only allowed in certain situations: substantial non-payment, serious violation of lease conditions, or park closure/change of use with proper notice. If you plan to sell your mobile home, you are allowed to transfer the lease to a buyer, subject to the park owner’s consent (which cannot be unreasonably withheld).

Relevant Forms & How to Use Them

• Notice of Modification of Lease (Form TAL-045A)
  Used by landlords to inform tenants of rent increases or other changes. Tenants must reply if they refuse.
  Get forms from the Tribunal administratif du logement
• Application to the Tribunal administratif du logement (Form TAL-060A)
  Used by tenants to contest a rent increase, challenge eviction, or resolve disputes.
  Apply online or download the form

Example: Maria receives a Notice of Modification of Lease with a rent increase. She disagrees with the amount, so she completes Form TAL-060A to ask the Tribunal to review the increase, submitting the form online before moving forward.

How to Respond to a Rent Increase or Eviction Notice

• Carefully read any notice or letter from your landlord.
• Decide quickly: Do you accept the change, refuse it, or want to move out?
• Send your written response to the landlord within the legal deadline (usually one month).
• If needed, file an application with the TAL using the appropriate form above.

Where to Get More Info and File Disputes

The Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) is Quebec’s official housing tribunal for disputes involving mobile homes, land-lease communities, and all residential tenancies. They provide guidance, forms, and the process for resolving problems between tenants and landlords.

For a full overview of provincial rules, see Tenant Rights and Landlord Rights in Quebec.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What can my landlord charge me in deposits when I rent a mobile home site?
   Landlords in Quebec usually cannot require a security deposit, only payment of the first rent period. Any extra charges may be illegal.
2. Can my landlord evict me to sell the land or redevelop the mobile home park?
   Eviction for redevelopment is tightly regulated. Your landlord must give written notice and comply with the Civil Code of Québec. You can challenge an eviction before the Tribunal if you feel it is unjustified.
3. What do I do if park services (like water or sewage) are not maintained?
   Notify the landlord in writing, and if not resolved quickly, you can apply to the Tribunal administratif du logement for intervention.
4. How do rent increases work for mobile home sites in Quebec?
   Your landlord must send a written notice at least three months before the lease renews. You have the right to refuse, negotiate, or ask the Tribunal to set the rent.
5. Can I sell my mobile home and transfer the lease in the park?
   Yes. You can assign your rental agreement to a buyer, but the landlord must approve the new tenant. Approval can’t be unreasonably denied by the park owner.

Conclusion: Key Takeaways

• Quebec mobile home and land-lease park tenants have strong rights under the Civil Code and TAL.
• Rent increases and evictions follow specific processes. Always respond to notices quickly and in writing.
• Resources and official forms are available on the TAL website to help you assert your rights or resolve disputes.

Need Help? Resources for Tenants

• Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) – Quebec housing tribunal
• Éducaloi guide on mobile home parks
• Confédération des mobilistes du Québec (CMQ) – Advocacy services
• For general information on your rights, visit Tenant Rights and Landlord Rights in Quebec

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1. Civil Code of Québec, Book V: Leases
2. Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL)
3. Éducaloi – Renting a Site in a Mobile Home Park

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