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The lessee may sublet the dwelling, in whole or in part, or assign the lease. The lessee must then notify the lessor of that intention in writing. The lessor may not refuse to consent to the sublease or assignment without a serious reason.

In Ontario, when a residential lease expires, and there is no new lease, the tenancy automatically becomes a month-to-month tenancy. The main advantage for tenants with a month-to-month tenancy is that they have much more flexibility if they decide to move.

You must ask permission from the landlord if you wish to sublet or to assign your unit. It is important to ask for permission in writing so that you have proof that you made the request if there is any dispute later on.

The lessor of a dwelling may evict the lessee to subdivide the dwelling, enlarge it substantially or change its destination (use). A lessor who is the owner of the dwelling may also repossess it to use it as a personal residence, but under certain conditions.

Read more on how to transfer a lease or sublet an apartment in Quebec. The landlord might be willing to cancel the lease without any penalty if she or he feels that he can rent our the unit quickly for a higher tent. Otherwise, the landlord might request a cancellation fee (2-3 months' rent) if it is a renter's market.

The lease forms are on sale at offices of the Tribunal administratif du logement, in bookstores and through Publications du Quebec (1 800 463-2100).

Termination of a Lease Inability to occupy the dwelling because of a handicap. Spousal violence or sexual aggression. Elderly admitted permanently into a seniors' residence.

You can assign your lease if you decide to leave your rental unit permanently during the course of the lease. You transfer your lease to someone else and have no further responsibilities as a tenant under the lease. Subletting, on the other hand, can be a temporary arrangement.