No more lease transfers? Quebec is about to pass a new housing law. Here's what's in it

Quebec's housing minister has pitched the new law as a way to “re-establish balance between renters and landlords and increase housing supply.” Advocates worry it will make things worse for tenants by making it easier for landlords to refuse lease transfers.

No more lease transfers? Quebec is about to pass a new housing law. Here's what's in it
A sign that says for rent in French, on a staircase railing. A young woman walks on the street nearby.

Quebec's housing minister has pitched the new law as a way to “re-establish balance between renters and landlords and increase housing supply.” Advocates worry it will make things worse for tenants by making it easier for landlords to refuse lease transfers.