Bill 67 on tourist accommodation : zero tolerance towards those who sublet their dwelling without the landlord’s consent

CORPIQ supports the Quebec government's intent to better regulate the tourist rental market through its proposed bill 67. However, CORPIQ is calling for more effective on-the-spot monitoring to prevent any illegal actions from tenants such as subleasing their units to tourists.

A growing number of tenants sublet their homes for business purposes while it is strictly forbidden if the landlord has not given his consent and he is not capable of verifying the identity of the subtenant. The presence of unreported and unidentified subtenants who have the keys to the building and dwelling constitutes a threat to the peace and safety of the premises. Since it is a commercial activity that may ify the insurance policy of the building, the tourist subleasing will generate problems not only for the landlords, but also for the other tenants living in the same building. Therefore, CORPIQ asks that no authorization or short term rent permit for tourism or business purposes be issued by any authority whatsoever without the written permission of the owner of the building.

Furthermore, no fine or penalty is to be handed out against a property owner if a subleasing activity is exercised without his written consent. In case the landlords themselves choose to grant a commercial vocation to their dwelling by renting it for short periods of time, their obligations must remain the same as those imposed on other tourist accommodation establishments.

CORPIQ will defend the interests of landlords regarding this matter at a parliamentary committee that will take place this Thursday, November 5 at the National Assembly.