If you have a dispute against your landlord, it is essential to contact a lawyer who specializes in housing law to understand and defend your rights effectively. At Lambert Lawyers, we offer the highest quality legal advice and representation to tenants who are facing rental law disputes with their landlord.
Our Legal Services in Housing Law
At Lambert Avocats, we understand the specific challenges and issues of rental law. Our team, with significant experience, specialises in all aspects of housing law. Whether it’s for lease issues, a dispute against your landlord at the Administrative Housing Tribunal or neighbourhood problems, we’re here to assist you.
Our Consulting & Writing Services
Legal notice
Our team is dedicated to providing you with comprehensive legal support in rental law. We advise you on your rights and obligations as a tenant if you have a dispute with your landlord.
We can also clarify legal aspects of your lease and provide advice on how to prevent or resolve conflicts with your landlord.
Formal notice
The formal notice is a formal and essential communication that plays a crucial role in resolving conflicts between tenants and landlords.
Whether it’s a question of a rent increase or the peaceful enjoyment of your home, the formal notice allows you to officially demand that your landlord comply with his or her legal obligations.
We strongly recommend that you use the services of a demand letter drafted by a lawyer specializing in housing law, to ensure that it is drafted in an adequate and compliant manner, and thus maximize your chances of resolving the dispute in a favorable manner.
Preparation of your application
If you would like to Represent alone before the courts, we offer a Turnkey service file preparation, where we prepare you for your trial from A to Z. Our services include the compilation and organization of relevant documents (parts inventory), as well as the analysis of case law and legislation to support your case.
Our Representation Services in Court
Our expertise extends to representation before various bodies, including the Administrative Housing Tribunal and the Court of Québec.
To read more about why you should choose a lawyer to assert your rights, click here.
Representation at the Administrative Housing Tribunal
The Tribunal administratif du logement, formerly known as the Régie du logement, is the court that hears disputes between tenants and landlords concerning a housing lease, when the amount in dispute is less than $100,000.
From the careful preparation of your case to the effective pleading before the judge, we will be by your side every step of the way to vigorously defend your rights.
Out-of-Court Negotiations and Settlements
Sometimes our best victories are those that come outside the courtroom. With our expertise in negotiation, we favor an open discussion in order to find an amicable solution that is in your best interest when possible. This proactive approach often allows our clients to avoid the stress, hazards and costs of litigation and find reasonable common ground.
Revocation of Judgment
If a judgment has been rendered in your absence, we can expeditiously intervene with the courts to request the revocation of a judgment. This procedure, which can be very complex, is often crucial to restoring your rights.
Challenging the TAL decision
If you have received an unfavourable decision from the Administrative Housing Tribunal, our lawyers can request that the decision be corrected, retracted or reviewed or represent you in an appeal of this decision before the Court of Québec. Contact us for more information.
Your rights as a tenant
As a tenant, you have fundamental rights that guarantee the safety, health and peaceful enjoyment of your home. Knowing these rights is crucial to enforcing them effectively.
Here are some of the most common cases encountered by our customers:
On the other hand, you have obligations to meet, including paying your rent on time, maintaining the condition of the dwelling and respecting its use.
Contact us today
Whether you need legal advice, the drafting of a formal notice or representation before the Administrative Housing Tribunal, we are here to help.
Please note that at Lambert Avocats, we have access to justice at heart. We are happy to accept legal aid mandates in housing law.