Finding a place to live in Montréal

Below is a step-by-step explanation of what to expect when looking for an apartment or other rental unit in Montreal. It will help you understand the terms used to describe a property, identify the kinds of services and amenities you’ll want to have nearby and provide information on what you need to know as a tenant (or “lessee”), including what you and your landlord (or “lessor”) are each responsible for, what a lease does and does not include, and why tenant insurance policy is a good idea.