Is a Candidate who Withdraws Responsible for Paying the Sudden Rental Loss by the Landlord?

The recent decision 9340-1545 Québec Inc. v. Tsoutsiev is timely for this rental period. Very short, but to the point, it describes a situation that occurs quite frequently in the rental real estate world. In this case, it paints the picture of a landlord who accepts a candidate’s application. Together, they intend to sign a lease in the following days. The tenant backs out and decides not to finalize the lease. The question that arises is whether the prospective tenant becomes liable for the rent lost as a result of his unjustified withdrawal.